As Jesus' ministry and fame grow, the crowds begin to follow Him, and John's crowds grow smaller. John's faithful disciples are jealous for him, but John knows his role and ministry and utters unforgettable words of gracious humility for all to hear.

Jesus and his disciples are at the Passover in Jerusalem. His fame is just beginning, and during the night he receives an unexpected visitor from the highest Jewish council. His name is Nicodemus, and he is filled with questions and with wonder at Jesus' answers.

Jesus has returned to Galilee with his first disciples. They attend a wedding with his family. When the wine unexpectedly runs out, his mother appeals to him to do something to save the honor of the host family, and Jesus instructs them to do something that will require faith and obedience.

The temptation is over. Jesus has overcome and recovered. He returns to the place of his baptism where John hails him as the Lamb of God. Jesus meets Andrew and John. Soon, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael meet this extraordinary man from Galilee.

After his baptism, the Spirit compels Jesus to go deep into the wilderness. He fasts and prays for 40 days, then in his extreme weariness and weakness, he is met by the age-old enemy of mankind, Satan.

The prophet John faithfully preaches and baptizes the people preparing them for the coming kingdom. Then, a man steps forward for baptism. It is his cousin, Jesus, and there is something special about him.

For 400 years, the prophetic word had been absent in Israel. Suddenly, a new voice proclaims in the wilderness, "Prepare the way of the Lord! The Kingdom of God is at hand!"

The risen Jesus is with his followers for 40 days. He gives them final instructions for the next phase of God's kingdom plan. Then, he ascends to God's right hand in glory from which he rules the world and empowers his people to tell everyone the good news of his victory!

Word spreads about the empty tomb. Then, Jesus begins appearing to his disciples - Mary, Peter, the "12", James, 500 at one time! Jesus is alive! He is the Messiah, and he has conquered sin and death!

Women go to Jesus' tomb to anoint his body properly. But when they arrive, they find the stone rolled away, the tomb empty, and an angelic announcement that will change the world - Jesus has risen!