Preparation
Gospel Chronology · Study Tool
#16
John the Baptist preaches and baptizes
Circa 27 AD · Jordan River (Judea)
John preaches repentance and baptizes in the Jordan. He announces one greater is coming.
Matthew 3:1-12
John appears in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance.
Mark 1:1-8
John preaches and baptizes. He warns the crowds and announces the coming of the Messiah.
Luke 3:1-18
#17
Jesus’ baptism
Circa 27 AD · Jordan River
Jesus is baptized by John. The Spirit descends and the Father’s voice is heard.
Matthew 3:13-17
Jesus is baptized. Heaven opens, the Spirit descends, and a voice from heaven speaks.
Mark 1:9-11
Jesus is baptized. The Holy Spirit descends in bodily form like a dove.
Luke 3:21-22
John testifies that he saw the Spirit descend on Jesus.
John 1:29-34
#18
The temptation of Jesus
Circa 27 AD · Wilderness
Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted by the devil for 40 days.
Matthew 4:1-11
The Spirit drives Jesus into the wilderness. He is tempted by Satan.
Mark 1:12-13
Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted by the devil.
Luke 4:1-13
#19
The first disciples
Circa 27 AD · Near the Jordan
Andrew, Peter, Philip and Nathanael begin to follow Jesus.
John 1:35-51