DATE-AD EVENT 1 Saddles first used in Rome 4 Herod the Great dies 5 Paul born 6 Judea becomes a Roman providence Jesus visits Temple as a boy 7 Zealots in Judea rebel against Rome 14 Tiberius succeeds Caesar Agustus as Roman Emperor 26 Pontius Pilate appointed governor John the Baptist begins his ministry 27 Jesus begins his ministry 30 Jesus crucified; ascends into heaven; Pentecost, church begins 35 Saul’s conversion on Damascus road 40 Herod Agrippa appointed king of Judea 43 London England founded; first definite reference to Diamonds 46 Saul/Paul begins first missionary journey 50 Romans begin using soap 54 Claudius poisoned by order of his wife; Nero becomes emperor 57 Paul writes letter to Romans; Paul imprisoned in Caesarea 59 Paul’s voyage to Rome 60 Paul writes ‘prison letters’ 62 Paul released from prison 64 Fire burns much of Rome; Nero blames Christians for setting it 66 Painting on canvas 67 Paul martyred 68 Romans destroy Jewish religious commune of the Essene sect. Before Essenes were captured they hid their library of Bible manuscripts in a cave in Qumram by the dead sea (to be discovered in 1948) 70 Romans destroy Jerusalem 73 960 Jews commit mass suicide at Masada while under Roman attach 74 China open silk trade with the west 75 Rome begins construction of famous coliseum 79 Vesuvius in Italy erupts killing 30,000 people and burying cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum 95 Apostle John writes Revelation
DATE-BC EVENT Creation to 1400 BC Adam expelled from Garden of Eden Noah builds the ark 2500 Egyptians discover papyrus and ink for writing and build first libraries Iron objects manufactured in the ancient Near East Egyptians import gold from Africa Semitic chieftain, Sargon conquers Sumer to become first “World Conqueror” Horses domesticated in Egypt: Chickens domesticated in Babylon: Bows and arrows used in warfare 2000 Immigration of northern Asians to North America; Stockbreeding and irrigation used in China; Stonehenge, England, a center for religious worship; Bellows used in India allowing for hotter furnace temperature Glass made by the Mesopotamians; Ziggurats build in Mesopotamia; Earliest discovered drug; Ethyl alcohol, used to alleviate pain 1960 Abram born 1885 Abram 75, Called by God Abram 86, 1st son, Ishmael born to Hagar Abram 99, Named Abraham by God 1860 Promised son, Isaac born to Sarah 90 and Abraham 100 1800 Esau & Jacob born to Rebecca and Isaac 60, Abraham is 160 years old Jacob flees to Haran (his mother’s brother) 1815 Joseph born to Rachel and Jacob Egyptians use irrigation systems to control Nile flooding; Spoked Wheel invented in the ancient Near East; Horses used to pull vehicles Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers Joseph rules Egypt 1705 Joseph dies Babylonian mathemations already understand cube and square root; Hammurbi of Babylon provides first of all legal codes Egyptian papyrus document describes medical and surgical procedures 1526 Moses is born Sundial used in Egypt; Mexican sun-pyramid built 1446 Moses leads children of Israel exodus from Egypt Ten Commandments given to Moses by God 1444 Israel camps at Mt Sinai 1406 Moses dies; Hebrews enter Canaan First period of Chinese literature, Intricate clock used in China Palace of Krossus on Isle of Crete destroyed by earthquake
The Apostle Paul writes of the Kingdom of God 8 times to 5 different churches: Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Galatians 5:21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Colossians 4:11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. 2 Thessalonians 1:5 Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:
John has only two references: John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
In Acts there are 7 references Acts 1:3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God: Acts 8:12But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. Acts 20:25 And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. Acts 28:23 And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. Acts 28:31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
Luke has 31 references: Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. Luke 6:20And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Luke 7:28 For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. Luke 8:1 And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, Luke 8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. Luke 9:2And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Luke 9:11 And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. Luke 9:27But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. Luke 9:60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. Luke 9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 10:9And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. Luke 10:11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. Luke 12:31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Luke 13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? Luke 13:20 And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? Luke 13:28-29 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. Luke 16:16The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. Luke 17:20-21 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. Luke 18:16-17 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Luke 18:24-25 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Luke 19:11And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. Luke 21:31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. Luke 22:16 For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. Luke 22:18 For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. Luke 23:51 (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
Mark has 15 references: Mark 1:14-15Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 4:11And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables: Mark 4:26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; Mark 4:30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it? Mark 9:1 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. Mark 9:47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Mark 10:14-15 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. Mark 10:23-25 And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Mark 12:34 And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question. Mark 14:25 Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. Mark 15:43 Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus.
Matthew has 5 references: Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 12:28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you. Matthew 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Matthew 21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. Matthew 21:43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
586 BC to 4 BC 586 Judah (southern kingdom) falls to Babylon Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism, born in Nepal King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon dies Aesop writes his fables Confucius, famous Chinese scholar, born King Cyrus the Great conquers the Medes and founds the Persian Empire; Lock and key, water level, and carpenter’s square invented Horseback postal service in Persian Empire 539 Babylon overthrown by Cyrus of Persia First Jewish exiles return to Jerusalem Tragedy emerges as a form of Greek drama Polo a sport among Persians Public libraries open in Athens, Greece New Temple completed in Jerusalem Rome becomes a Republic Glass first imported into China from Near East; Indian surgeon, Susrata, performs cataract operation; Origin of Halloween, a Celtic festival 490 First time Greek men choose short haircuts Esther becomes Queen of Persia 480 Golden age of Athens, Greece, begins 470 Socrates, philosopher of the ancient world is born 460 Birth of Democritus, who introduced an atomic theory by arguing that all bodies are made of invisible and unchangeable atoms Ezra returns to Jerusalem The Parthenon built on top of Athens Acropolis 445 Nehemiah builds Jerusalem wall Greek sculptor Pheidias makes a 60 foot high statue of Zeus – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world Romans agree to concept of a dictator in times of military emergency Malachi becomes a prophet 400 SILENCE FROM GOD – Last 400 years 399 Socrates condemned to death by Athens jury 390 Aramaic begins to replace Hebrew as Jewish language 380 Aristotle born 375 Plato writes his most famous book “The Republic” 331 Alexander the Great defeats the Persian Empire 312 Rome builds first paved road, the “Appian Way” from Rome to Capua 285 Hebrew Old Testament translated into Greek and called the “Septuagint” 241 Romans conquer Sicily and add their first non -Italian territory to the Roman Empire 220 Great wall of China built 169 Temple of Jerusalem plundered by Antiochus IV 165 Judas Maccabaeus begins a revolt against Antiochus IV Jews and Astrologers banished from Rome First Chinese ships reach east coast of India; Ball bearings used in Danish cart wheels 100 Julius Caesar, first emperor of Rome, born 51 Cleopatra becomes last independent Egyptian ruler of the ancient world 44 Julius Caesar elected dictator for life, then assinated that same year 43 Romans conquer England and make it part of Roman Empire until 442 AD 30 Cleopatra and her lover, Mark Antony both die by suicide Herod the Great made king of Judea by the Romans Sumo wrestling in Japan Mary mother of Jesus born 20 Herod the Great begins remodeling the Temple in Jerusalem 4 CHRIST IS BORN IN BETHELEM
1375 Judges begin to rule Israel Egyptian King Tutankhamen dies, is buried inside an immense treasure- laden tomb Silk fabrics manufactured in China 1209 Deborah becomes Israel’s Judge Labor strike in Thebes; first Chinese dictionary Destruction of Troy during Trojan 1102 Samuel born 1085 Samuel becomes Israel’s Judge 1046 Saul becomes Israel’s first king 1010 David becomes Israel’s king City or Peking built; Greek theology fully developed; California Indians build wood-reed houses; Chinese Mathematics utilizes root multiplication, geometry, proportions, and theory of motion; Glazing of bricks and tiles begins in Near East 970 Solomon becomes Israel’s king 959 Temple in Jerusalem completed Gold vessels and jewelry popular in Northern Europe 930 Kingdom of Israel divides 900 Celts invade Britain; Assyrians invent inflatable skins for soldiers to cross-rivers 875 Elijah prophesies in Israel 874 Ahab becomes Israel’s king 850 Evidence of highly developed metal and stone sculptures in Africa 848 Elijah prophesies in Israel 835 Joash becomes Israel’s king Founding of Cartage, a Phoenician trading post Development of caste system in India; Babyloian and Chinese astronomers understand planetary movements; Spoked wheels used in Europe; Homer writes Iliad and Odyssey; Ice skating a popular sport in northern Europe 793 Jonah becomes a prophet First known date of Olympic games Traditional date for founding of the city of Rome Hosea becomes a prophet Earliest music notation written in ancient Greece; Celts introduce plow to Britain Israel invaded by Tiglath-pileser III of Assyria 740 Isaiah becomes a prophet Israel (northern kingdom) falls Hezekiah becomes Judah’s king 701 Jerusalem besieged by Sennacherib of Assyria False teeth invented in Italy Japan established as a nation Soldering of iron invented Horse racing first held at 33rd Olympic Games 640 Josiah becomes Judah’s king Jeremiah becomes a prophet Assyrian capital of Nineveh destroyed 605 Daniel taken captive to Babylon Temple of Diana built in Ephesus – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
