Watch very carefully because no one can explain what's wrong with this timeline. If you go on Google and you search Jesus Christ birthday you'll get the date December 25th. But the Bible never says that and in fact my timeline actually says that Jesus was born between the year 6 BC and four BC. So you need to look closer because there is a massive mistake hiding here that could change everything you know about his life.
OK, now take a look at this. According to scholars and Jewish tradition, the flocks around Bethlehem were raised for temple sacrifices in Jerusalem sin offerings. So when Jesus was born among them, it's almost as if the Lamb of God had arrived right among the lambs who would die for sin. Am I the only one who is astounded by that fact? 40 days after Jesus was born, his parents took him to the Second Temple in Jerusalem to dedicate him.
This wasn't just any building. Jesus would later predict that this temple would be destroyed, and it was in 70 AD. The ruins are still here today, including the famous Western Wall and even the trumpeting stone where priests would sound their chauffeur to mark holy days. It is kind of incredible to think that baby Jesus was dedicated in a place where you and I can visit today.
But there's actually more to this story, and we absolutely must come back to it. In around 4 BC, the Magi showed up, and if you're picturing those classic Christmas cards, you might want to rethink that. The Magi didn't arrive on the night Jesus was born, and the Bible never actually says how
many there were. Most scholars think that they were Persian astrologers and the reason we always see three wise men is because they gave 3 gifts, Gold, frankincense, and Mer. But you know what's crazy? Each gift tells a story. Gold for Jesus, kingship, frankincense for his deity and worship, And Mer, Well, Mer points to something a little deeper, His future death. I wonder if I asked you, what were you born to do?
Some people say I was born to sing, others say I was born to write or I was born to kick a football. But what was Jesus Christ born to do? He was born to die. Guys, we are still in four BC and it is here where something we know as Jesus's flight to Egypt happened. Just after the Magi's visit, emotions began to run high when Joseph was warned in a dream that he and his family needed to escape Herod's evil decree, which was targeted at their son Jesus, whom Herod feared would
be the one to take his crown. Sir Joseph did not waste anytime and immediately relocated his family to Egypt, fulfilling an ancient prophecy in Hosea 11 verse one out of Egypt I called my son. Interestingly, the Bible doesn't tell us how long they stayed in Egypt or what Jesus might have learned there. But I'd hedge an educated guess that Jesus knew exactly who built the pyramids, which is a topic many, you know, I've covered many times on this channel before. Right?
Let's move along our timeline to three BC and I want you to notice Jesus and his family have returned to Nazareth. Nazareth was just a tiny, insignificant village, probably home to only 200 to 400 people. It was rural. It was forgotten. And it reminds us that you and I don't need to come from some big place for God to use us in God's Kingdom. The way up is the way down. OK, what happens next is difficult to believe, but remember, we're not talking about any ordinary child.
In seven AD, when Jesus was just 12 years old, his parents found him at the temple, astonishing the teachers of the law with questions and answers. Now Mary and Joseph have been searching for him for three days, and when they finally found him, they scolded him like any parent would do with their children. But his reply stopped them in their tracks. Didn't you know that I must be in my father's house right there?
The very, very first recorded words of Jesus reveal exactly who He is, the Son of God. Before I show you some more super cool evidence for the life of Jesus, did you spot what was wrong with this timeline? If you really know your Bible, I bet you caught it straight away, didn't you? But if you didn't, you are about to learn something that will change the way you look at Jesus forever.
Fast forward through Jesus's years as a humble Carpenter, and we land in 26 AD Jesus is about about 30 years old. He's about to begin his public ministry. But first he's baptized by this man, John the Baptist. John was out there in the Jordan River baptizing crowds and crowds of people. Oh, and in case you haven't realized, every place I'm mentioning is real. That is why no one can honestly say that Jesus wasn't a real
person. Believe it or not, there's actually more historical evidence for Jesus Christ's existence than for Julius Caesar's existence, especially when we come to ancient manus scripts. And here's the best bit. You can still visit the spot where Jesus was baptized. It's called Al Maktars on the Jordan River, and people are still baptized there today. Three other pretty insane things happened in 26 AD. First, he was tempted in the wilderness.
This was a harsh, desolate region east of Jerusalem, full of caves where hermits and Wanderers survived. The devil tempted him three times, with the final temptation being the worst. What did he do? He often Jesus all the kingdoms of the world, if he would only
bow down and worship him. Jesus resisted all three of these temptations and stayed there for 40 days, echoing the 40 years Israel spent wandering after the Exodus, the 40 days Elijah went into hiding on Mount Horeb, and the 40 days Moses spent on Mount Sinai receiving the law #2 Jesus called his
first disciples. He was preaching in a small village by the Sea of Galilee when he called the brothers Andrew and Peter to follow him, then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, and he invited them all to become fishers of men. Later he would call Philip and Nathaniel too. But you won't believe this, though. In 1986, an ancient boat was discovered buried by the Sea of Galilee during a very dry spell. Carbon dating showed us that
it's from Jesus's era. People called it Jesus boat, but we don't actually know whose it was. But it shows us exactly the kind of boat that Jesus and his disciples would have used. And then #3 and this, this one is very big. Jesus performed his first miracle. He turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana. Archaeologists have identified Cana as a real village just a few miles north from Nazareth. So when a wedding happened, it would be a huge deal and it
would probably last a few days. Now, don't miss this detail. The huge stone water jars that Jesus used were typical for Jewish purification rice. They would hold sometimes 20 to 30 gallons each. So Jesus literally transformed what water meant for ritual cleansing into a joyful celebration, and that's exactly what he came to do. This is probably the most misunderstood part of Jesus life. In 27 AD, Jesus turned over the tables and cleared out the Temple of God.
So what's the big deal here? Well, as Jesus enters into Jerusalem for the Passover, he finds the temple courts filled with merchants and money changers. Archaeology will actually tell us that the temple was massive. Herod's expansion made it one of the largest religious sites in the entire ancient world. The outer courts were meant for worshiping and for prayer, but the temple area had become a
marketplace. It's also no secret that coins used for temple tax had images of the Roman emperors, which Jews considered idolatrous. Hence the need for money changers to swap them to find the approved currency. This explains why Jesus's actions were totally justified because he was defending the temple sanctity against commercial corruption. Archaeologists have also found many silver Tyrian shekels, named after the city of Tyre.
These were found in Jerusalem's area and dated to be around the exact same time as Jesus Christ. One memorable interaction in the life of Jesus happened in 27 AD when Jesus met Nicodemus. Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, and he visits Jesus in the cover of nights. This was probably because meeting Jesus publicly was very risky. Jesus then tells Nicodemus the only way for him to see the Kingdom of God is to be born
again. In other words, he was telling him something completely different to every other religion. It wasn't about doing good works that gave a person entry into heaven, but it was about a spiritual rebirth where eternal life is imparted into the soul. For whoever believes in the one who was standing in front of him, looking him straight in the eyes, Jesus Christ.
If you thought 27 AD was an opener, wait until you see what happened in 28 AD. Ever heard of the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at Jacob's? Well, it kind of sounds tame, doesn't it? But it wasn't. Samaritans and Jews had a tense history, partly due to the competing claims about the proper place of worship, Mount Jeraisium for Samaritans versus Jerusalem for Jews. So Jesus here is breaking social and cultural norms by speaking to this Samaritan woman.
Why did he do it? Well, he cared about something bigger. He cared about her soul. You see, this lady was drinking from the temporary streams of the world, but the things of this life had only left her thirsty. So what does he do? He offers her the living water that if she was willing to drink from the pool of eternal life, she would never thirst again. But I know what you're thinking. Is there any evidence for this meeting place, Joe? Well, I'm so glad you asked.
Because Jacob's Well, where this story is recorded is a real sight in modern day nabla archaeology have actually uncovered the ancient wall, confirming its long standing significance. But guys, I want you to know something. The error on every timeline of Jesus's life is actually really important and we need to know how to detect it. So please do leave a comment because I'm curious of how many of you are aware of it before I reveal the answer a little bit later on.
I can assure you of one thing though, and it's this 28 AD was one of the most captivating years in the world's history, and it's because of Jesus Christ. During this time, Jesus heals an official son in Cana. He simply speaks the words go and your son will live. The boy is healed, showing the power of Jesus words alone. Then after John the Baptist was arrested by Herod Antipus. So Jesus leaves Nazareth, his quiet hometown up in the hills, and makes Capernaum his new base.
I wonder, did you know that historians have uncovered the ruins of this town? You can stand in the basalt foundations of the 1st century synagogue where Jesus taught. Less than 100 meters away you can see the remains of a house which was believed to be Peters and later this house was turned into a church which was used by the early believers. There's even ancient graffiti scratched into the walls that say things like Lord Jesus Christ help.
Following his house move, Jesus calls more disciples, including Matthew the tax collector. Tax booze from that period have been found along trade routes in Galilee. These were like toll booze for Roman roads and ports. Matthew was likely despised for working with Rome, so his calling again proves that Jesus sees people beyond their labels. We are still in 28 AD where Jesus is teaching with authority in Capernaum synagogue and where he's just cast out a demon with
a word. Astonishing everyone with his power over evil, he then healed Peter's mother-in-law miraculously. And that same evening crowds gathered after the Sabbath ended, bringing many sick and many demon possessed to him. So take all of that into your mind and then stop me if I get something wrong. Because one day a man with leprosy kneels before Jesus. He begs him to be made clean. The fact is, this guy's the Dead Sea Scrolls show us just how strictly lepers were isolated.
Living outside towns in Rock key places and many caves near Galilee fit this description. But Jesus doesn't just heal this man. He touches him, restoring his dignity. And I believe there is someone here today who needs to hear this. It doesn't matter how much people look down on you. It doesn't matter how much people look at your past or your circumstances. Jesus Christ can restore your dignity today. What goes through your mind when you hear that? Because Jesus wasn't finished
healing people by any means. In Capernaum, Jesus is teaching in a packed town, likely another courtyard house with a flat mud roof. The friends of the man who needed help couldn't get through the crowd, so they dig through the roof. 1st century Galilean roofs were made of beams with branches, clay and straw, Easily patchable, but messy when broken up. OK, now at some point later in 28 AD, Jesus goes to Jerusalem for a feast and he visits the pool of Bethesda. This is just near the sheep
gates for century. Skeptics mocked John's 5 Portico's, but in the 19, archaeologists uncovered it exactly as it's described, 2 pools with five covered walkways. It is there that Jesus sees a man who he heals, who's been on well for 38 years, which by the way, is longer than many people live back then. Jesus sees this man's hopelessness and asks, do you want to get well, reminding us that sometimes we grow used to our brokenness and so we stop hoping.
Regardless of whether you think Jesus Christ was God or whether he was Savior of the world, even the biggest skeptics have to admit that the Sermon on the Mount was one of the most revolutionary messages the world had ever heard. Picture it. Back in Galilee, Jesus climbs a hillside near Capernaum and teaches thousands of people powerful things like love your enemies do to others as you would have them do to you. As 28 AD draws to a close, Jesus stuns Israel with two final miracles.
In Capernaum, a Roman centurion finds Jesus and his humble pleas. Just say the word this. This leads Jesus to heal his servant from afar, proving that he is the same God who created the universe with just his speech. Then, in a tiny village of Nain, Jesus halts a funeral and raises a widow's only son, turning hopeless mourning into resurrection. Hope these moments show his power to restore both the living and the dead, and that no one is beyond his reach.
But hey, now let's see what happens. In 29 AD, after a long day teaching parables, Jesus calms a huge storm on the Sea of Galilee, showing his power over chaotic nature. And it also hints that the Creator himself is in the boats here. His disciples were trembling, but Jesus was so relaxed that he fell asleep on a cushion in the stern. Waves have nearly swamped their little ship.
By the way, archaeologists confirm that this was likely just 27 feet long, which is tiny for just 12 men in a windy storm. Immediately after this eventful night, Jesus and the 12 find them selves in Pagan territory. It is here where he meets a scary demon possessed man who has a legion of demons inside him. Jesus drives this legion into 2000 pigs.
Then straight after this, once the disciples and Jesus make their way back onto the Jewish side, the savior heals an outcast woman and raises A synagogue's leader, Jairus's daughter back from the dead, proving again that he is the one who conquers death itself. Near Bethsaida, crowd swarm A desolate place. They're sitting on grassy slopes that still look the same today. And it is here where they see Jesus Christ feed 5000 men plus women and kids with just five
loaves and two salty fish. It's worth noting that Beth Seder's ruins still show fishing gear houses in the city gate. This grounds our story even more. An early Christian art in the catacombs even show loaves and fish. A sign that this miracle pointed ahead to spiritual provision. When evening falls, Jesus sends the disciples nipples ahead and climbs a mountain to pray out on the lake. A windstorm pins them down and between 3:00 and 6:00 AM they see him strolling on the waves.
The Sea of Galilee is only about 7 miles wide, so a fisherman could easily spot a figure in moonlight. Peter steps out too, but sinks when he takes his eyes off Jesus. So may I ask you a very personal question? Have you taken your eyes off Jesus? Next, Jesus heads N to Tyre, a Pagan Phoenician port where excavations reveal massive stone temples still echoing the past. It is here where the Syrophoenician woman becomes one of the first Gentiles to receive a miracle. Between you and me.
This part used to confuse me when I first started reading the Bible, because in Decapolis, a region dotted with Pagan healing shrines and public baths, Jesus heals another. And then suddenly a massive crowd appears. But this time it's 4000. Mostly Gentiles who stay there for three days. And I honestly thought there was a mix up in scripture where one was saying 4000, the other was saying 5000. But then I realized that God was
trying to teach us an important lesson. 7 loaves and a few fish feed the masses with 7 baskets leftover. A sign of fullness of the nations. And some scholars say that the 2 feedings, 5000 Jews and the other 4000 Gentiles, is a picture of the bread of life that feeds all people. Back in Bethsaida, Jesus restores a man's sight in two stages. At first, the man could only see blurry people like trees, and then the second time he could see perfect.
Are you also wondering why he couldn't do it the first time? Well, he obviously could, but most Christians believe he was teaching a very important lesson, that spiritual sight sometimes comes gradually too, right? We're going to travel a little bit now, and we're going to a place called Caesarea Philippi. Here we find a Pagan stronghold with shrines to pass and a cave nicknamed the Gates of Hades. And guys, you do know that this is still visible today.
So it was here that Jesus asks, who do you say I am? Peter blurts it out. You are the Christ, the Son of God, and standing there. Here the promise hits home. The gates of Hades will not stand against Christ's Kingdom. Six days later and curiously, we are now in 30 AD and here something heavenly takes place. Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. Many believe it was Mount Sabor or the mighty Mount Hermon. And then something breathtaking
happens. Moses, representing the Law, and Elijah, representing the prophets, suddenly appear. They had been dead for many years. And yet here they are, standing here, the two most important Saints in history possibly. And then they hear the voice of Father God Thunder from the clouds. This is my beloved son. Hear him, my friend. Can you hear him? Can you hear the voice of the
Lord Jesus Christ in your ear? So they're fresh from the mountain of glory, and Jesus walks straight into chaos. The disciples find themselves powerless against a demon. So Jesus shows them how it's done. And then one line he said after this kind only comes out by prayer. Jesus was showing us the truth that real spiritual authority isn't magic. It's rooted in deep dependence on God the Father. One thing you cannot do is trick God on earth.
In Capernaum, tax collectors ask Peter if Jesus pays the temple tax, which is about two drachmas. Jesus tells Peter to catch a fish. Inside its mouth is a coin worth exactly the tax for two men. This is really profound when you remember that Jesus will later refer to himself as the very temple of God. And so in other words, he's showing that the true temple pays the tax that he doesn't owe. His humility but also revealing his royalty to the people.
I severely underestimated how much detail would be needed to write this script for this video. And yet, despite all of this, there is still something wrong with all of this timeline. However, if you have noticed the effort that we've tried to put in for the honor of Jesus and also for your viewing experience, and if you've also noticed that this video does not have any adverts in front of it or any sponsors, please do subscribe for more ad free
content. Story continues As Jesus heads towards Jerusalem, he decides to appoint 72 disciples. Some manuscripts say 70, echoing the 70 nations in Genesis 10, which would symbolize a total outreach for the whole world. So he sends this 70 or 72 out in pairs in towns ahead of him, even Gentile towns, hinting that this message will cross every barrier. It's absolutely critical to understand that Jesus was fully man and yet fully God. And here we see both both natures expressed in one person.
Jesus's close friend Lazarus dies in Bethany, near Jerusalem. When the sadness of losing his friend overcomes him, The shortest verse in the Bible simply says Jesus wept. And yet what Jesus was about to do would stun everyone. Four days after the burial, when Jewish customs said that the soul had gone, Jesus calls Lazarus come out.
And he does. Jesus Christ had literally raise the dead and if you ever visit Israel, you can also visit the supposed tomb of Lazarus in modern day Bethany and there are also many other burial caves from that time that have also been found. Now this miracle was so public that it ruffled a lot of feathers in the establishment, and from that day on, Jesus had an invisible target on his back. However, this tension does not derail Jesus from his mission.
On the border of Samaria and of Galilee, Jesus meets 10 men with proceed and heals them, restoring both their bodies and their place in society, but only 1A Samaritan returns to thank him once again. The outsider is the example of faith, another beautiful example of the heart of God amongst humans. His parents bring little children for Jesus to bless, a normal practice for the rabbis, but the disciples decide to try and stop him.
But Jesus challenges them by saying let the little children come to me and do not forbid them for of such is the Kingdom of heaven. Jesus wasn't only showing us that every child matters deeply, but he was also showing us that sometimes over skepticism can be the thing that keeps us out of heaven. And actually we all need a childlike faith in God. Listen to me though, that's not the only thing that will keep you out of heaven.
Check out this wealthy young man who asks how he can gain eternal life. Jesus says keep the commandments. Then he says sell everything you have and give to the poor and follow me. This man walks way sad because he can't let go of his wealth. That was his God and that was where he was putting his true faith in, not in the God of Heaven. Let's examine the final moments of Jesus ministry before the
unthinkable happens. So Jesus is passing through Jericho when he spots Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector hated for cheating people. Zacchaeus climbs up a Sycamore fig tree. These still grow in Jericho today and Jesus then invites him over. This shocks everyone, but Zacchaeus promised to repay everyone that he had wronged by fourfold. His greedy heart gets flipped around by grace.
Once this happens, Jesus finds himself near Jericho, where he hears the shrill shouts of a man called Bartimaeus. Despite people telling him to shut up, be quiet, the desperation of the man shouts even louder. Son of David, have mercy on me. This man is calling Jesus the Messiah, and he's also asking to see. And so Jesus opens his eyes, giving more proof that the true king restores what the world cannot see. Just days before the Passover, Jesus is back in Bethany, dining
with friends. Mary of Bethany, sister of Lazarus, kneels and pours a jar of priceless perfume on Jesus feet, wiping them with her hair. The fragrance fills the house. But Judas, who is later going to do something very evil, objects to this loving gesture. Because the perfume was too expensive, Jesus defends it as decision. Even though perfume like that pure nard came from the Himalayas, it was incredibly rare and it would cost a whole
year's wages. But Jesus let the woman do it because he knew just how costly her love was for him. I was so taken aback the first time I saw this. But here we have the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, and instead of choosing a fine stallion or a beautiful carriage to make his grand entrance, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey. This actually fulfilled a 500 year prophecy. Your king comes to you humble
and riding on a donkey. Crowds wave palm branches, a symbol of political freedom that is coming. And yet Jesus was about to offer them something even better. I've got to say this though, the root over towards the Mount of Olives is still walked on today. Every Palm Sunday. And even more exciting in museums we actually have ancient coins from a revolt that happened during that time which also show us palm branch which back up the gospel accounts even more. Remember the huge temple courts?
Well, Jesus has returned here again and unbelievably so has someone else. The money changers have come back, so Jesus drives them out for a second time and then begins teaching in the temple. All week Jesus teaches openly telling parables, rebuking corrupt leaders and even weeping over Jerusalem. Take a look at this as well because remains of the Royal Stoem, a covered portico which precisely matches Josephus descriptions where teaching
would often happen. Jesus is now leaving the temple and he sits on the Mount of Olives. As I mentioned earlier, Jesus foretells Jerusalem and the Second Temple's destruction which would come to pass in 8070 exactly how Jesus predicted it would happen.
The First Temple was built by Solomon and it was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The Second Temple was built after the Babylonian exile in five, 116 BC, and as Jesus predicted, was also destroyed in 70 AD Surprisingly, you can still see the giant stones from the Western Wall that remain there from the destruction, toppled down by the Roman battering Rams. Then the Christ God on earth begins to warn about the end times in precise detail, things that haven't even happened to us yet.
And he gives signs of the end. Things like there will be signs in the sky, signs in the people, and even false popping up claiming that they have the answer to World Peace. He also warned us all to stay ready, for no one knows the hour when the Son of Man will return. As Passover begins, Jesus gathers his disciples in an opera room in Jerusalem. Here he shares the bread and wine, linking them to his own
body and blood. This is a powerful moment that institutes the Lord's Supper for believers. And 2000 years on, Christians are still remembering Jesus in this way. After supper, Jesus Christ crosses over to the Kidron Valley to an olive Grove called Gethsemane. It literally means oil press. The garden lies at the foot of the Mount of Olives, a familiar resting place for pilgrims during feasts.
Wow this is so cool because a recent study found that olive trees that are growing there today are over 900 years old. Not the originals, but likely they sprouted from the ancient roots. And I do find it kind of emotional that apart from the Father, it was these trees that would have heard the desperate prayers of Jesus Christ as he begged his Father that this cup might pass from him here. But knowing his purpose, he bravely says, not my will, but
yours be done. Not long after this agonizing prayer, in the dark of night, Judas arrived with an armed crowd. Not Roman soldiers yet, but temple guards, probably Levites under the Sanhedrin's authority. You probably know at this point that many of his disciples, his closest friends, scattered. They went down the rocky Kidron Valley because it was a perfect escape route. But Peter actually lashes out on a guy called Malchus, trying to defend his master. But Jesus stops him and
surrenders willingly. Knowing what must come to pass, Jesus was then dragged from one authority to the next, and then endures a series of sham trials. First he stands before the high priest Caiaphas. Next he's sent to Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, probably in a place on Jerusalem's western hill. Finally, he headed over to Pontius Pilate at the Roman Pretoria. Most scholars believe that this was Herod's palace near the Jaffa Gate, where excavations have uncovered a Roman era
courtyard and a judgment seat. Tradition also points to a stone pavement beneath the Sisters of Zion convent at Gabbatha, though it might be slightly later in time. But through all of this, Jesus is falsely accused and yet remains silent, which fulfills a 700 year prophecy by Isaiah, like a sheep before its shearers, is silent, though he did not open his mouth. I can promise you this, the next three days are not only the most important days in AD 30, but in
world history. Jesus is beaten and mocked by Roman soldiers, then LED outside the city of Golgotha, the place of the skull. He's nailed to a cross between two criminals, and as he hangs there, darkness falls over the land. At the moment he dies, the temple veil tears in 2A powerful sign that access to God is now open to all who believe. Now I wonder if anyone's saying, but Joe, I will be honest with you. I still don't understand what all of this commotion is about.
Well let me answer with a Bible verse first. Peter chapter 2 verse 24 says He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. Did you catch that? So on the cross your sins, the wrongdoing that you have done was born by Christ in his body whilst he was nailed to that
cross. And God punished Jesus in your place so that you now have the option to be forgiven and declared perfectly righteous in God's eyes. If you ask God to wash away your sins by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, by that blood that was shed on Calvary, and if you ask Christ to be your Lord and Saviour. Hey, something else that's pretty intriguing is that it has been debated by Christian archaeologists for years at which is the real Golgotha. Is it the place where the Church
of Holy Sepulchre is right now? Is that where it stands? Or is it by a nearby Rocky Hill called Skull Hill, which as the name suggests, strikingly resembles a skull? Maybe we'll search for the real location in a future video. Just let me know if that's something you'd like to see. But after his death, Joseph of Arimathea, A wealthy council member, takes Jesus body and lays it in his own tomb, cut into solid rock and sealed with a Rolling Stone.
Again archaeology confirms this that 1st century tombs near the Holy Sepulchre match this style with local eye burial niches and round stones that are put in front of the entrance. In Jesus situation, Roman guards are posted outside to keep anyone from stealing their body. But on the first day of the week the women find the tomb empty. Jesus appears alive first to Mary Magdalene, then to his disciples and then many others. Now please everyone, look at me because it all boils down to
this. Not only is Jesus backing up all of his claims by proving that he was the Son of God by being the 1st and the last person to raise themselves back from the dead, but he was also declaring a message to the entire world that he can conquer everyone's grave. And also He can offer eternal life to all those who believe and trust in His name alone for salvation. And my dear friend, that means you too. But the only question is, will
you? Will you stop trusting in your good works to save you, your religious attendance, or even your upbringing? Because only Jesus can rescue you. And I'm asking you to put your faith in Him alone today. OK, some of you know that people also visit the Garden Tomb today as an alternative site, but its style likely dates back to the 1st century according to some archaeologists. So they say that the Holy Sepulchre still remains the strongest historical candidates.
But let me know if you think otherwise. I'd love to hear from you in the comments section. And for those of you who are asking for proof of the resurrection, there is plenty, but I'll just give you one piece of evidence to chew on today. The early Christian writings from the 1st and 2nd centuries stress the emptiness of the tomb of Christ. This is a claim that is far too public to fake if the body had been found there or if it was
still there today. And I know you know this, but eyewitness testimonies and historical documents are basically the foundation for what we rely on to record history. So if you're going to question the evidence for Jesus resurrection, I hope you will apply the same careful scrutiny to the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the existence of Cleopatra, and even the conquests of Alexander the Great.
So right after the resurrection, around AD 30, Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene, a woman who previously lived a sinful lifestyle. And I did forget to mention earlier in our timeline, around 28 or 29 AD, Jesus found this woman in a broken state and cast 7 demons out of her and gave her a new beginning. It is true that those who've been forgiven much love much. And that's why Mary, from the moment she met the Lord Jesus Christ, followed Him everywhere
he went, many, many miles. She was there at the cross, and here she was the 1st at the tomb, the 1st to see the risen Lord. She didn't recognize him initially, thinking he was a gardener, and that in itself is a statement you might remember. The first Adam allowed sin to enter into the world through a garden. And here we have the last Adam. There won't be another, and he's standing in a garden, but this time he's here to restore everything to all those who believe in Him.
After Jesus appeared to a group of women followers, instructing them to tell the disciples. A little later that day, Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. It's about 7 miles from Jerusalem, explaining how Scriptures foretold his suffering and resurrection. Jesus then appeared to Peter, who had denied him three days
earlier. But Jesus restores him to ministry because he, the God who knows all things, knew that Peter also loved Jesus deeply, even though just a few days earlier he'd pretended not to know him. That evening Jesus appeared to 10 disciples who were hiding with Thomas being absent. He showed them his nail prints as proof of his resurrection. A week later, Jesus appeared again with Thomas present, who doubted until he saw and personally touched the wounds of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isn't it amazing how patient Jesus was with the doubting Thomas? And yet he'll be patient with you if you come to him with all your questions and doubts. Finally, the apostle Paul records in One 15 that Jesus appeared to over 500 people at once, a large group that would be very difficult to dispute. So Paul would only write that if he had sufficient evidence. Are you imagining all of this?
Because we are right at the end of our timeline where Jesus met his disciples on a mountain in Galilee and gave them what is now called the Great Commission. Here he instructed them to go out into the whole world to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them every everything he had commanded. Not long after, Jesus led his disciples to the Mount of Olives for his ascension.
Archaeology confirms this location near Jerusalem, and Christians have honoured this site since the earliest days. As Jesus rose into heaven, he promised the coming of the Holy Spirit to empower his followers, making a new chapter of the church and pointing forward to his eventual return. So here's the answer you've all been waiting for. What is wrong with this? Time will allow me to introduce you to the plot twist of the century.
There is no timeline in the universe that is long enough to fit the life of Jesus Christ on because Jesus the God Man exists outside of time. So yes, we can have a timeline of his earthly life like this one, but to be truly accurate, we must remember what Jesus Christ said about Himself. I am the Alpha and the Amiga, the 1st and the last, the beginning and the end. And hey, if we're going to be really accurate, we need to record every appearance of Christ on earth and on this timeline.
I missed a whole bunch of what Bible teachers call pre Incarnate appearances of Christ, but fortunately I have a backup plan. So if you want to see all the times that Jesus Christ appeared on earth before he was born as that little baby in a Manger, you definitely need to see this timeline because it's a little bit different to what you were expecting.