The Steps That Jesus Took

...The Steps That Jesus Took

Birth of Jesus
Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem, the City of David, while Mary and Joseph were there for the Roman census. Angels announced the event to nearby shepherds and Magi arrived to worship him. Lk 2:1-20; Mt 2:1-9

Escape to Egypt
Joseph was warned in a dream to flee to Egypt to avoid the wrath of Herod, who heard about the birth of the "King of the Jews" from the Magi and had all young boys in Judea killed. The family stayed in Egypt until Herod died. Mt 2:13-20

Childhood
The New Testament says little about Jesus' formative years, but it does indicate that he grew up in Nazareth. He is assumed to have trained as a carpenter under Joseph and to have had a traditional Jewish upbringing. Mt 2:22-23; 21:11; Mk 1:9

First Miracle
Jesus performed the first of many miracles at Cana, a small village near Nazareth. Invited to a wedding, Jesus helped the frantic host by turning water into wine. Jn 2:1-11

Baptism
Jesus was baptized by his cousin, John the Baptist, on the shores of the Jordan River. Here John identified Jesus as the Lamb of God, and a dove was seen to land on Jesus as he came up out of the water. Mt 3 He later returned to the site to teach. Jn 1:40-42

Temptation in the Wilderness
After his baptism, Jesus withdrew into the nearby desert to fast and pray for 40 days. The Devil tried three times to tempt Jesus to break his fast or compromise his mission.Matthew 4:1-11

Calling of the Disciples
Christ's first disciples were fishermen Jesus encountered on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. He challenged them to leave their nets and become "fishers of men."Mt 5:18-22

Rejection in Nazareth
After his temptation in the desert, Jesus returned to Nazareth where he grew up and began to preach in the synagogues. When he said "No prophet is accepted in his hometown," the people tried to throw him off a cliff. Luke 4:14-30

Ministry in Galilee
Most of Jesus' early teachings and miracles occurred around the Sea of Galilee. During this time, he made his home in Capernaum at the family home of St. Peter.

Feeding of the 5,000
On the shores of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus multiplied just a few loaves and fishes into enough food to feed 5,000 people. Mt 15:32-39

Sermon on the Mount
The most famous of Jesus' many sermons is the Sermon on the Mount, which begins with the Beatitudes ("Blessed are the meek...) Mt 5-7

Transfiguration
"Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There he was transfigured before them." Mt 17:1-9

Triumphal Entry
In what was to be the last week of his life, Jesus entered into Jerusalem on a donkey, while cheering crowds lauded him with palm fronds.

Raising of Lazarus
Jesus raised a man named Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the tomb four days. Jn 11:1-44

Anointed at Bethany
Jesus stayed at the house of Simon the Leper, where his feet were anointed with perfume by Mary. Mk 14:1-10

Last Supper
On the night Jesus was betrayed and arrested, he shared a last meal with his disciples. It was during this meal that he instituted the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist. Mk 14:12-26;

Prayer, Betrayal and Arrest
After the Last Supper, Jesus led his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane and asked them to keep watch while he prayed. They fell asleep, and then fled when Jesus was identified by Judas and arrested. Mt 26:36-56; Mk 14:32-51

Trial and Condemnation by Pilate
After being condemned by the Sanhedrin, Jesus is taken before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate for trial. At the instigation of the crowd, Jesus is sentenced to death by crucifixion. Mt 27; Mk 15

Flagellation
Jesus was flogged by Roman soldiers before being led to his execution. Mt 27:27-30

Walk to Calvary
Jesus was made to carry his own cross from the place of his condemnation to Calvary. Jn 17:19

Crucifixion
Jesus was crucified at "a place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull)" between two thieves. Afterh about three hours of suffering and mocking, Jesus "gave up his spirit." Mt 27:32-55

Burial and Resurrection
"As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away." Mt 27:57-60

Post-Resurrection Appearance
Jesus appeared to his disciples and others in various places and times after his resurrection. The first time was to two disciples on the road to Emmaus, who did not recognize their Lord at first. Lk 24

Post-Resurrection Appearance
The third time Jesus appeared was on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where he helped Peter and other disciples catch a netful of fish, then shared breakfast with them.
Jn 21

Ascension
"When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy." Lk 24:50-51; Acts 1:9-11

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