Mary Magdalene fights a very personal battle. Peter makes an announcement that is unsettling for Stephen. Stephen defies Peter and his actions have devastating consequences. The followers of Jesus must make a difficult decision.

James returns. Mary and Halfai receive troubling news from home. The apostles continue to have trouble at the Temple. A new friend tries to help, but things turn out worse than ever before, because of their new enemies. Rhoda and Stephen surprise everyone. Peter makes ugly accusations and tempers flair.

The apostles continue to have trouble at the Temple. Stephen amazes everyone. A new enemy emerges, a group that seeks to silence the apostles. Mary receives news that is difficult to accept. An angel of the Lord comes to the aid of the apostles.

Joseph of Arimathea gives Mary and Joanna much welcome news. Joses surprises and encourages Peter, as well as Mary, Halfai, and the others. Joanna learns details that might help their cause. Rhoda, Mary, Joanna, Martha and Stephen form a plan to force everyone to share all equally. Peter agrees to their plan. He makes certain that all of Jesus's followers understand that all must be shared.

Mary learns that there is division among the followers of Jesus. Peter heals at Beautiful. Mary, Halfai, Peter and John attract attention-the kind they do not want. Stephen reaches out to Mary, Joanna and Halfai. Unwanted attention leads to trouble at the Temple for some of the apostles. Antipas leaves Mary, Chuza, Joanna and Halfai anxious with uncertainty and fear.

Halfai makes an offering at the Temple. Jesus's followers meet at Mary's house to celebrate Shavuot. Their celebration includes a miracle. Peter's words stir many. Joses surprises Mary.

Mary and the others wait for Jesus's promise. They wait to be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Martha shares joyful news. Joses is challenged and given a challenge. Joanna delivers news that worries Mary. Peter surprises everyone. Mary is inspired by the Spirit.

Welcome to Season 3 of Testaments of the Word

Jesus was a 1st century Jew of Roman Palestine, but many Jews (including the ruling family) traced their ancestors to others. Many were of mixed ancestry. Several clues from the biblical texts are discussed. When these clues are taken together, they lead to one conclusion: Jesus was an Arab.

Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been identified in many ways. She has been described as a repentant prostitute. She has been canonized as a saint. She has even been called the wife of Jesus. This lecture explores her identity and the possibility that she was His sister.