Jesus: His Life

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The story of Jesus Christ is explored from the perspective of those who were closest to him, including Joseph, John the Baptist, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene, Peter and his mother, Mary.
Joseph: The Nativity
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Joseph faces a personal test of faith in Nazareth when Mary tells him she is expecting a child who is the son of God; Joseph vows to love and protect his son, Jesus, through many dangers.

John the Baptist: The Mission
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Some 30 years after Jesus is born, his life intersects with that of John the Baptist, a radical preaching in the desert against Judea's rulers; John baptizes Jesus, starting his divine mission, but loses his own life.

Mary: The First Miracles
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Mary, the mother of Jesus, is torn between wanting to protect her son and letting him fulfill his destiny; Jesus performs his first public miracle and reaches and important crossroad.

Caiaphas: The Raising of Lazarus
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Caiaphas, religious leader of the Jewish people, must judge how great a provocation Jesus might pose; Lazarus is raised from the dead.

Judas: The Betrayal
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Jesus and his disciples enter Jerusalem for Passover and what will become the Last Supper; devoted disciple Judas ultimately betrays Jesus.

Pilate: The Trial
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Pontius Pilate is under pressure to execute Jesus, but his wife has a prophetic nightmare and urges him to leave Jesus alone.

Mary Magdalene: The Crucifixion
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Mary Magdalene, among Jesus' best-known female followers, stands with his mother and witnesses the torment of the crucifixion.

Peter: The Resurrection
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The resurrected Jesus appears to Peter and commands him to spread his gospel.