Nearly four hundred years after the rule of David, Babylonian hordes lay siege to Jerusalem and force the Jews into exile in Babylon, where their identity and faith are tested. Decades later, Cyrus, King of Persia, conquers Babylon. Fulfilling biblical prophecy, Cyrus begins to allow the Jews to return to their homeland.

Jesus and his disciples move from town to town, preaching love and forgiveness, but everyone does not welcome this radical approach. Jesus' miracles grow increasingly wondrous until he conquers death itself, raising Lazarus from the tomb.