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.

Princess Salome attempts to steer clear of her uncle while María looks for a way to join Valerius' trip. Jesus meets a possessed man.

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.