Jesus' Public Ministry Overview

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Began around 30 years of age according to Luke.

The ministry lasted approximately 2 to 3 years according to the Gospels.

Potentially began around 28 AD according to Josephus and other sources.

Jesus was crucified on April 7th, 30 AD, during Passover.

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The Gospels suggest a vast amount of Jesus' teachings and deeds exist, not fully recorded.

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Jesus' public ministry, according to Luke, began around age 30.
The Gospels don't precisely define the length of Jesus' ministry, but it appears to have lasted a little more than 2 years, but less than 3.
Contemporary sources, like Josephus, and the Gospels themselves, provide clues for dating his ministry.
The ministry likely started around AD 28 and ended with the crucifixion on April 7, AD 30. This assumes that AD 30 was the correct year.
The Gospels agree that the crucifixion occurred during Passover.
Even though much of Jesus' teachings and actions are recorded, there was still so much more that could not be written down.