The Bible

From perfect beginnings, mankind falters, and God sends a devastating flood. Noah's descendant Abraham is promised people of his own, yet his wife is barren. Abraham's faith is put to the ultimate test.

The Israelites are slaves in Egypt, and Moses learns that God wants him to free them. The Pharaoh refuses to let them leave, even when God sends plagues. A miracle allows Moses to lead the Israelites.

Warrior Joshua takes Jericho. Samson learns to follow God's will and takes on the Philistines, but the Israelites are demanding a king. Saul is anointed king, but already another waits in the wings.

King Saul learns the importance of obeying God. As his power falls, a new star rises. David defeats the mighty Goliath. His greed for more is his downfall. The golden age of Jerusalem is fleeting.

Warnings of Prophet Jeremiah are ignored and Babylonians invade. With no city or temple, people must learn to keep God in their hearts. Daniels unerring faith helps to negotiate a return to Jerusalem.

In Roman-occupied Jerusalem, people crave a messiah to free them. Instead they have Herod the Great, put on the throne by Romans. Mary is shocked to hear she will give birth to a child, the son of God.

Jesus' new disciples share in the joy of his miracles. But his re-interpretation of Jewish law challenges the authorities. Who is this man who can heal the sick and raise the dead? A storm is brewing.

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem at Passover week brings joyous celebrations. Caiaphas searches for a way to stem Jesus' growing popularity. The disciples sense doom. It's all about to go very wrong.

On the day of Passover, Pilate has a terrible choice. High Priest Caiaphas tells him Jesus' execution is needed to keep peace. Pilate's wife dreams that her husband is about to execute an innocent man.

Believing Jesus to be with them, Peter spreads his message. But fierce persecutor Paul becomes the greatest messenger of all, taking the word into the heart of the Roman world. The word lives on.