King Herod works to save face in front of the Romans. Uri receives help from an unexpected visitor. Valerius' feelings for María become harder to deny.
A tax collector named Matthew invites Jesus to his home. To save Jair, Salome makes the queen a proposition. John the Baptist asks Lazarus for a favor.
King Herod's birthday festivities provide an opportunity to free Jair and John the Baptist -- until things go awry and a shocking order is carried out.
As Valerius searches for the rebels and María, he accosts a close comrade for his betrayal. Meanwhile, María explores a different path alongside Jesus.
Jesus shares a jarring revelation with his followers, spurring María to confess her feelings. Barabbas and Emilio align on their plans to bait Valerius.
Barabbas' hidden agenda is exposed. When María gets kidnapped, a grueling battle between rebels and Romans ensues as differences bring others together.