Bible Timeline Events in January 2024

Happy 2024! 🎉 What Bible timeline events took place this January? Great question, because it reveals your desire to increase your Bible literacy this year. If learning more about the biblical calendar is on your agenda, you’re in for a treat! Join us on this exciting journey as we step into the timeless stories and events that have shaped our faith.

To help you stay organized and engaged throughout the year, Grapevine has crafted new Biblical Calendar Dates and Events stickers you can use with any calendar or planner! These handy tools will not only keep you up-to-date with people and events each month but also serve as a delightful addition to your space.

Now, let’s kick off the year by exploring some key events on the Bible timeline that took place in January. We begin with the date when believers commemorate Jesus’ baptism and dive into the celebration of the birthdays of the brothers Asher and Simeon.

Get ready for a year filled with discovery and growth in your understanding of the Word!

January 7 – Tevet 26

• Baptism of Jesus: Christians traditionally commemorate the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist on this day. John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. Matthew 3:13

January 9– Tevet 28

• Simeon: Jewish tradition recognizes this date as the birthday of Simeon, son of Jacob. Simeon was the second son born to Leah and Jacob. He lived to be 120 years old. Genesis 29:33

January 11 – Shevat 1

• New Moon/New Month: The month of Shevat begins today. Shevat is pronounced shuh-VAT

January 25 – Shevat 15

• New Year of Trees: Each year trees are planted but it was hard to keep track of how old a tree was in order to fulfill the scriptural mandate in Leviticus. So, a date was set, and all trees planted by Shevat 15 were considered a year older on the next Shevat 15. Leviticus 19:23-25; 26:3-4

January 30– Shevat 20

• Asher: Jewish tradition recognizes this date as the birthday of Asher, son of Jacob and Leah’s servant Zilpah. Asher was Jacob’s eighth son, born while he was living in Padan Aram. Genesis 35:26

As we wrap up this journey through the January events on the Bible timeline, we hope you’ve found inspiration and insight into key events of our faith. May this year be a time of deepening your connection with the Scriptures by learning the biblical calendar.

Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting explorations of biblical history in the coming months. Remember, the journey of Bible literacy is not just a goal for 2024—it’s a lifelong adventure. Stay tuned for more resources, insights, and community support on your path to a richer understanding of God’s Word.

Praying you have a blessed and fulfilling year ahead as you continue to delve into the timeless truths of the Bible. Happy studying! 📚🌟