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!

He bears the Roman cross to Golgotha where spikes are driven into his hands and feet. Jesus hangs in agony for several hours and utters his last words before he dies.

Jesus is led from one mockery of a trial to another. He is in front of the religious rulers, then Pilate, Herod, and back to Pilate. Finally, the verdict is given "Crucify him!"

Jesus and his followers go to a garden outside Jerusalem for prayer. While his disciples sleep, the agony of what lies ahead descends upon Jesus.

On the night in which he would be betrayed, Jesus gathers with his closest followers for final, heart-touching words of promise.

Jesus gathers with his closest followers to celebrate a Passover meal and does something that will shock them and teach an unforgettable lesson.

To prepare everyone for the Kingdom's coming, Jesus tells a story about ten virgins. Five were wise and five were foolish.