Son of God

The story begins with the miraculous birth of Jesus, which is celebrated and recognized by three wise men. They herald Him as the future King, signaling His divine purpose and the beginning of a significant spiritual journey.

After thirty years, an adult Jesus embarks on His mission in Galilee, gathering a group of followers who would later be known as His disciples. This marks the commencement of His impactful teachings and miraculous works.

As Jesus performs miracles and shares profound wisdom, He captivates a large audience, where many begin to recognize Him as the long-awaited Messiah. This rising recognition, however, irritates the Jewish religious leaders.

Jesus’s growing popularity leads to accusations of blasphemy by the Pharisees, who are angered by His forgiving of sins. In a bold proclamation of His identity, Jesus declares Himself the Son of God, intensifying the conflict.

As Passover approaches, Jesus instructs His disciples to go to Jerusalem, where He is welcomed with great fanfare. The crowd lays palm branches at His feet, creating a spectacle that instills fear in the high priest Caiaphas and the Roman authorities.

Upon entering the temple, Jesus sees the money changers exploiting worshippers, prompting Him to turn over their tables. This act earns Him admiration from the people but escalates tensions with the Pharisees.

In a secretive meeting, Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, agrees to betray Jesus after negotiating with the Pharisees for thirty pieces of silver. This sets in motion a chain of events leading to Jesus’s arrest.

On the eve of Passover, during their final supper together, Jesus reveals that one of His disciples will betray Him. The atmosphere is heavy with tension as Jesus prepares for what is to come.

Later that night, in the peaceful Garden of Gethsemane, Judas approaches Jesus and betrays Him with a kiss. This leads to Jesus's arrest, and the remaining disciples scatter in fear, marking a pivotal moment of betrayal.

Caiaphas convenes a trial in secret, far from public scrutiny, to judge Jesus. During this hurried meeting, Jesus confirms His divine identity with the statement 'I am,' sealing His fate in the eyes of the religious leaders.

The next day, with a crowd gathered, Caiaphas publicly declares Jesus guilty of blasphemy and sentences Him to death. At the same time, Judas, filled with remorse, attempts to return the silver he received for the betrayal.

Caiaphas turns Jesus over to the Roman authorities to ensure the execution is carried out without public uproar. Pilate, after questioning Jesus and finding no violation of Roman law, orders Him to be lashed and offers to release a prisoner.

Amidst the crowd's decision between Jesus and Barabbas, Pilate washes his hands of the event before proceeding with Jesus’s crucifixion. Jesus is led to Golgotha, where He is nailed to the cross, enduring unimaginable suffering.

On the third day, Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb and encounters the resurrected Jesus. She hurriedly informs the disciples, who are initially skeptical until Jesus appears to them, affirming their faith.

Forty days following His resurrection, Jesus provides final instructions to His disciples to spread His teachings across the world. He then ascends into Heaven, leaving the disciples to continue His mission.