Jesus

Jesus' Youth and Adolescence

Explore what life was like for Jesus growing up in Nazareth. Learn about his upbringing, his family, and his adolescence and teenage years through the age of 18.

Before Public Life

Explore Jesus' life before his public ministry from age 19 to 31. This includes his early career, travels throughout the Mediterranean and Palestine, and his baptism in the Jordan River.

Beginning of Public Ministry

Explore the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, including assembling his apostles, performing his first miracle at the wedding in Cana, the healing at sundown, three preaching tours, and the rejection at Nazareth.

Teaching and Miracles Amid Growing Opposition

Explore the last nine months of 29 CE when Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 people, his arrest orders were issued, Peter makes his confession, and the transfiguration and ordination of the 70 occur.

Raising of Lazarus and Cleansing the Temple

Explore early 30 CE when Jesus resurrected Lazarus and the Sanhedrin respond by plotting his death. Days later, he makes his triumphal entry to Jerusalem, where he cleansed the Temple, condemning exploitation.

The Last Temple Discourse and Last Supper

Jesus condemns the leaders of Israel, warning of their downfall, spends a day alone with young John Mark in the hills, and surprises his apostles with a lesson on humility during the Last Supper.

Farewell Discourse and Preparing for the Arrest

Jesus bids farewell to his disciples, emphasizing love, unity, and the arrival of the Spirit of Truth. Later, he prays as his disciples sleep, preparing for the imminent betrayal and scattering of his followers.

The Trial Begins and Pilate Washes His Hands

Jesus is arrested after Judas betrays him. He faces the Sanhedrin and Pilate, who struggle to find fault. After an interlude with Herod, Pilate yields to the crowd's demand and "washes his hands" of Jesus' fate.

The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus

Witness the culmination of Jesus' life as he is crucified, forgives his tormentors, and dies on the cross. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus request and prepare for his burial.

The Resurrection of Jesus

Jesus resurrects and appears multiple times to his followers. Before ascending, he imparts final teachings, emphasizing God's fatherhood and humanity's brotherhood, and bestows the Spirit of Truth.