María Magdalena struggles with tradition when her father proposes she wed a Jewish man.

María vows to seek justice for her father. A compassionate man named Jesus looks to spread the word of God.

In the desert, Jesus encounters a shadowy figure who tests his faith. María devises a risky escape plan to leave Uri before meeting a Roman general.

At King Herod's palace in Tiberias, the Romans demand the poor pay the taxes stolen by thieves. María contends with being held captive by Valerius.

While the Jews celebrate Pentecost, the Romans close in on the tax thieves. Queen Herodias spots a threat. María's relationship with Valerius evolves.

The Romans take Samuel as a prisoner. Simon questions Jesus' identity as María's cousin Lazarus insists on finding her.

Valerius' orders are met with resistance. María's duties shift when her emotions get the best of her. The fishermen consider Jesus' offer.

King Herod's informant arrives at the palace as the tension between María and Valerius grows. The queen's plan to wed her daughter takes shape.

King Herod makes a move on Princess Salome. A tragic spectacle causes an uproar in the marketplace.

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.

Jesus' extraordinary work begins to inspire praise. In Jezreel, María must overcome a few hurdles to see Lazarus.

Barabbas' devious plan hits a snag. The Jews look to confront King Herod. The Messiah reveals himself -- but not everyone is convinced.

Princess Salome and Jair inch closer to freedom. Lazarus learns of María's whereabouts as she and Valerius take their relationship to a new level.

As the Jews' disdain for the Romans grows, King Herod tries to strike a deal with his new prisoner. Jesus brings the calm after a storm.

Uri's rage brings pain as he aggressively attempts to get his land and wife back. María reciprocates Valerius' affection -- to Lazarus' dismay.

Lazarus sneaks into the palace, determined to leave with María. Roman soldiers search for Uri. King Herod and Valerius become wary of the Messiah.

A security breach puts Lazarus and Valerius face-to-face. The sick learn Jesus' powers firsthand. Uri's former servants begin anew.

Princess Salome's secret romance reaches the queen. Valerius sends Lazarus on a mission where he runs into an old friend.

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.

The rabbis alert King Herod and Valerius that Jesus is a potential threat. The truth about Lazarus starts to unravel.

As an important date looms for Valerius, the emperor calls on him to return to Rome. Uri finds a way into the palace.

After discovering a love letter for Valerius, María contemplates leaving the palace. Princess Salome fulfills her mother's wish.

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.

An unwanted reunion puts María in a torturous position. Jesus calls out a sinner he healed. The rebels flee far from King Herod.

María refuses to adapt to her new surroundings. Jesus finds out about John the Baptist. After reaching Decapolis, Joanna endures a difficult loss.

Lacking a food supply, Jesus is determined to feed a village. The rebels go on the run again. The queen suspects Princess Salome is pregnant.

In Rome, Valerius meets with Princess Claudia. A special ceremony beckons Salome's father, Philip, to the palace. Jesus welcomes a new follower.

As María's outlook grows grim, an unsuspecting ally extends a helping hand. Valerius prepares to join the imperial family.

María manages to evade Uri. Valerius defends his new wife. Jesus' popularity rises. Herod throws a fit upon learning his kingdom is in disarray.

Valerius returns to Galilee. King Herod starts fishing for information regarding Emilio's journey. María comes face to face with Jesus.

A woman who committed adultery is brought before Jesus. King Herod and Valerius conspire against Emilio and the queen as María searches for answers.

Jesus' followers begin to study the Scriptures. Valerius traces María's steps. A curse falls on Queen Herodias.

As Valerius searches for the rebels and María, he accosts a close comrade for his betrayal. Meanwhile, María explores a different path alongside Jesus.

Defying convention, Jesus recruits María to teach the followers how to read before performing a miracle on the Sabbath in front of the Pharisees.

After a reunion with Lazarus, María expresses her gratitude towards Jesus -- despite Peter's hesitation. Valerius consults a fortune teller.

The Pharisees apply the pressure on King Herod to deal with Jesus. A man with leprosy seeks the Nazarene. Valerius conducts a raid in Jerusalem.

When the Roman soldiers hunt for Jesus, he and his followers find a hideaway in the mountains. Pontius Pilate harbors a secret.

Jesus walks on water as Peter stumbles as a healer. Valerius becomes a target. María reconnects with Uri's father.

As the Romans use Judas to lead them to Jesus, Princess Claudia tries to track down Valerius as he pursues María.

Pontius offers a reward for Emilio's arrest and sends Salome home -- until the rebels find them. After meeting María, Judas' past catches up with him.

The rebels devise a plan to help Princess Salome deliver her baby for personal gains. Pontius loops Valerius into his scheme of building an aqueduct.

Princess Claudia and Valerius' relationship breaks down. The rebels must bury a body. King Herod learns of Salome's disappearance.

Peter performs an exorcism while Jesus cures a snake bite. Emilio and the rebels plant a trap for Princess Claudia.

Barabbas' wedding day leaves him conflicted. With the rebels free and money lost, Valerius' future hangs in the balance. Jesus arrives in Jerusalem.

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 and Emilio coerce María into helping them as Valerius and Princess Claudia fall for their deceit. Then, Emilio changes course.

Barabbas' hidden agenda is exposed. When María gets kidnapped, a grueling battle between rebels and Romans ensues as differences bring others together.

Emilio throws Valerius and Barabbas behind bars. Lazarus suffers from a deep battle wound. The Pharisees ambush Jesus.

As Pontius hosts an underwhelming funeral for a dignitary, the Nazarene brings a dead man back to life. María pledges to follow Jesus on his journey.

After receiving a warm welcome in Jerusalem, Jesus clashes with the Pharisees. A rabbi from the Sanhedrin learns about the Messiah firsthand.

At the temple, Jesus becomes enraged. Pontius sniffs out a thief. Judas comes on too strong with María.

Jesus calls for the temple's destruction. Judas experiences a spiritual crisis. Pontius' wife Procula sneaks away to hear the Nazarene speak.

The high priest makes a big ask of Judas. After receiving a letter from Valerius, Herod pays Pontius a visit. Jesus shares supper with his followers.

As Judas pushes through with his mission, Jesus awaits an imminent betrayal and difficult times ahead. Peter loses his faith before the rooster crows.

The Pharisees sentence Jesus to death and present him before King Herod and Pontius. The people decide whether to free Jesus or Barabbas.

Emilio takes care of Barabbas. Valerius finds an opening to escape. Jesus carries a huge cross to his crucifixion.

When Jesus' body is put in a tomb, María goes to anoint him -- only to find something strange.

As the Messiah's resurrection causes disbelief among his critics, the Romans search for his worshipers. María faces Pontius. Valerius breaks free.

María and Valerius find closure. Jesus calls on his disciples to continue spreading God's word.