Jesus Crown of Thorns

Under the joint oppression of the Roman Empire and King Herod the Great, the Jewish people of Judea yearn for a Messiah. Mary is betrothed to Joseph, but her divine pregnancy strains their relationship.

Amongst the animals, Mary gives birth to a baby boy called Jesus, and shepherds come to pay their respects after receiving divine guidance from the Angel Gabriel.

In a dream Joseph learns of King Herods death, prompting the Holy Family to return to Nazareth. In Rome, Herod's sons, Archelaus and Antipas, vie for control of their fathers kingdom before the emperor.

Jesus meets John the Baptist on the banks of the Jordan River, and he joins him and his followers. Pilate's allocation of Temple funds for an aqueduct sparks further protest.

John is imprisoned in Antipas' fortress. His words anger Herodias, but Antipas' is conflicted. Jesus returns to find Andrew alone. They journey to Capernaum and find a disillusioned fisherman, Simon.

John is imprisoned in Antipas' fortress. His words anger Herodias, but Antipas' is conflicted. Jesus returns to find Andrew alone. They journey to Capernaum and find a disillusioned fisherman, Simon.

John's stay in prison heightens tension. The Pharisees lay traps for Jesus. Mary tries to rescue him but he has no plan of coming home. Andrew tells Jesus' message to John, who see him as the Messiah.