In this lesson we discuss the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, which

is mentioned in all four gospels. Why was Jesus' baptism necessary? Jesus

then encounters his first disciples, and gives Simon the new name, ‘Peter’.

What was the significance of that? We explore this question, the source of

great controversy related to claims made by the Roman Catholic Church.

Finally, we are introduced to Nathaniel, a good-hearted skeptic whose

conversion still inspires us today to lead other truth-seekers to the

Stairway to Heaven!