BIBLE & WORLD EVENTS: 13 (A.D. 1-40)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) A chronology of Bible and World events helps us appreciate history better in a holistic perspective and will also provide insight with better understanding for us.

b) Event periods: A.D. 1-40

1. Date: A.D. 1 

a) World Event:

i) Saddles first used in Europe.

2. Date:  5?

a) Bible Event:

i) Paul born

3. Date: 6

a) Bible Event:

i) Judea becomes a Roman province; Jesus visits temple as a boy.

4. Date: 7

a) World Event:

i) Zealots in Judea rebel against Rome.

5. Date: 14

a) World Event:

i) Tiberius succeeds Caesar Augustus as Roman emperor.

6. Date: 26

a) Bible Event:

i) John the Baptist begins his ministry; Pontius Pilate appointed governor.

7. Date: 26/27

a) Bible Event:

i) Jesus begins his ministry.

8. Date: 30

a) Bible Event:

i) Jesus crucified; Jesus ascends into heaven; Pentecost; early church beginnings.

9. Date: 35

a) Bible Event:

i) Paul's conversion on Damascus road.

10. Date: 40

a) Bible Event:

i) Herod Agrippa appointed king of Judea.

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