About this season
Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrection. Filmed mostly on location in the Holy Land.
Episodes (26)
1. Birth of John the Baptist
Aired 1 January 1952 • 17 min
John the Baptist is born. A man who would become a Judaean preacher prophesying of the Messiah's arrival.
2. Birth of the Savior
Aired 8 January 1952 • 15 min
The Angel announces to Mary that she is going to be the mother of Jesus.
3. Childhood of Jesus
Aired 15 January 1952 • 13 min
Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the temple. The scribes inform Herod of the prophecy of Micah.
4. Ministry of John the Baptist
Aired 22 January 1952 • 17 min
Jesus comes to John to be baptized. John calls him 'the Lamb of God'. John continues to preach and to baptize until he is imprisoned by Herod.
5. First Disciples
Aired 29 January 1952 • 14 min
As Jesus approaches, John the Baptist says, 'Look the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!' Jesus begins to teach the first disciples.
6. Thy Sins Are Forgiven
Aired 5 February 1952 • 14 min
In Capernaum, four friends carry the sick man up to the roof of the house where Jesus is teaching.
7. Woman at the Well
Aired 12 February 1952 • 12 min
A Samaritan woman meets Jesus at Jacob's Well. After an enlightening conversation she acknowledges him as the Messiah and begins evangelising to her community.
8. Jesus at Nazareth and Capernaum
Aired 19 February 1952 • 11 min
A nobleman from Capernaum begs Jesus to come and heal his dying son.
9. Jesus and the Fishermen
Aired 26 February 1952 • 12 min
At Jesus' words, 'Follow me', Peter, Andrew, James and John leave their nets. They go to Capernaum where Jesus heals the demonaics.
10. Jesus Teaches Forgiveness
Aired 4 March 1952 • 12 min
A sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet in the house of Simon.
11. Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath
Aired 11 March 1952 • 13 min
Three incidents empathize the truth that 'the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath': the healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda, plucking grain while walking through the grain fields, and the healing of the man with a withered hand.
12. Jesus and the Lepers
Aired 18 March 1952 • 11 min
The priests follow the ritual laws of uncleanness for the lepers, but Jesus heals one who comes to Him.
13. I Am the Resurrection
Aired 25 March 1952 • 18 min
Jesus states "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die".
14. The Transfiguration
Aired 1 April 1952 • 17 min
Jesus asks the disciples who men say that He is. Peter confirms that Jesus is the Christ.
15. Before Abraham Was, I Am
Aired 8 April 1952 • 17 min
Jesus goes privately to Jerusalem to the feast of tabernacles and teaches in the temple. The Sanhedrin sends soldiers to arrest Jesus.
16. Last Journey to Jerusalem
Aired 15 April 1952 • 18 min
Jesus tells the disciples of His coming death and resurrection.
17. Thirty Pieces of Silver
Aired 22 April 1952 • 12 min
In the house of Simon in Bethany, Mary anoints Jesus' head and feet.
18. Betrayal in Gethsemane
Aired 29 April 1952 • 14 min
In the garden, Jesus says, 'Father, not my will, but thine be done.' Judas betrays his master with a kiss.
19. Jesus Before the High Priest
Aired 6 May 1952 • 12 min
Temple guards take Jesus from Gethsemane to Annas, and then to Caiaphas the High Priest. John and Peter follow.
20. Trial Before Pilate
Aired 13 May 1952 • 13 min
Jesus is brought to Pilate for judgment. Pilate can find no fault and sends Jesus away. Jesus is returned to Pilate, who in turn washes his hands, and turns Jesus over to the mob to be crucified.
21. The Crucifixion
Aired 20 May 1952 • 16 min
Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry Jesus' cross when He falters under its load. The procession climbs the hill of Golgotha.
22. Nicodemus
Aired 27 May 1952 • 16 min
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus agree to make arrangements for the burial of Jesus.
23. The Lord Is Risen
Aired 3 June 1952 • 12 min
The events of the Resurrection include the placing of the Special Guard at the tomb, the rolling away of the stone, the discovery by the three women, Peter and John at the tomb, the two women, and Jesus' appearance to Mary.
24. The Lord's Ascension
Aired 10 June 1952 • 12 min
Jesus joins the two on the road to Emmaus. Jesus appears to the disciples.
31. Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind
Aired 1 April 1952 • 20 min
Upon seeing the blind man, the disciples ask Jesus, 'Who sinned, this man or his parents?' Jesus answers them by saying that neither did, and He formed clay, put it on the man's eyes. The man receives his sight.
33. The Upper Room
Aired 6 May 1952 • 15 min
After the paschal meal in the upper room, Jesus washes the disciples' feet.