5 Church Timeline Rose Brown by Savannah Brown

Rooted in the past: Moses and the Burning Bush

browns27_3 — 2025-01-27 19:32:57 UTC

After Moses has led the Israelites to freedom away from Egypt, God promises he will claim them as his people as long as they obey him. The only issue is the Israelites struggled to follow him and they continued to sin time and time again.

Roots of the Church: Gods Covenant with Abraham

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 05:41:09 UTC

God promises Abraham and his wife Sarah that they will have many descendants, giving rise to a great nation. This foreshadows the inclusion of all nations in the Church.

Roots of the Church: The New Covenant

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:28:55 UTC

In this new covenant, God promises he will forgive the sins of all of those who truly trust in him. This covenant is not physically written anywhere but more written in our hearts, allowing us to have a relationship with God, forgiveness of sins, and knowledge of how he wants us to live.

Seeds of the Church: Jesus Gives Peter the Keys to the Kingdom

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:34:30 UTC

In these verses, Jesus states that Peter will begin to build up the Church. He gives Peter the job to bring together the world so that it can be more like heaven. This passage establishes Christ as the foundation of the Church.

Seeds of the Church: The Last Supper

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:39:59 UTC

During the Last Supper, Jesus takes bread and wine to represent his body and blood. He is bringing upon the New Covenant through his upcoming ultimate sacrifice. This passage establishes the sacrament of Communion during mass.

The Church is Born: The Crucifixion

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:44:59 UTC

This passage describes Jesus’ final moments after he has completed his mission. This act was part of Gods plan for humanity’s salvation. His death is known as the ultimate sacrifice and also replaced the need for animal sacrifices. This is significant because it assures his followers that Christ is all powerful and that eternal life with God is possible.

The Church is Born: The Resurrection

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:48:55 UTC

After the 3rd day of Jesus’ crucifixion, he rose from the dead out of his tomb. Women had found the tomb empty and an angel announced that Jesus has risen. He then appeared to the disciples proving his existence. This event validates followers of the life after death and marks the beginning of the Churches mission to spread the Word of God.

The Church Grows: Pentecost

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:52:00 UTC

During Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples and gave them the ability to speak different languages. This was because God wanted them to spread his word to the rest of the world. Pentecost is significant because it is the birth of the Church and a fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit.

The Church Grows: Pauls Missionary Journeys

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:56:18 UTC

Pauls missionary journeys greatly helped spread the word of God. He travelled throughout the Roman Empire while establishing churches and nurturing early communities of Christians. Pauls journeys were foundational for the expansion of Christianity beyond the Jewish Community.

The Church Grows: The Council of Jerusalem

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 06:59:16 UTC

The Council of Jerusalem addressed the issue of if non-Jewish converts to Christianity still needed to follow Jewish law. The council consisted of apostles and elders who discussed this matter. This shaped the identity of the early Church.

The Church Continues: Teachings of the Pope

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 07:01:18 UTC

Pope Francis’ teachings are central to the Chruch because he is a leader and authority. The Pope's teachings are significant in guiding Catholic doctrine, practice, and moral direction.

The Church Continues: Evangelization through Media & Social Outreach

browns27_3 — 2025-01-31 07:03:34 UTC

This is a modern method of spreading the Gospel to multiple parts of the world. In our world digital communication has become critical and involved in everyone’s daily lives allowing the word of God to be heard in all parts of the world.