The Living Bible

1952 - 1952

Birth of John the Baptist

1st January 1952

Episode 1

John the Baptist is born. A man who would become a Judaean preacher prophesying of the Messiah's arrival.

Birth of the Savior

8th January 1952

Episode 2

The Angel announces to Mary that she is going to be the mother of Jesus.

Childhood of Jesus

15th January 1952

Episode 3

Mary and Joseph take the infant Jesus to the temple. The scribes inform Herod of the prophecy of Micah.

Ministry of John the Baptist

22nd January 1952

Episode 4

Jesus comes to John to be baptized. John calls him 'the Lamb of God'. John continues to preach and to baptize until he is imprisoned by Herod.

First Disciples

29th January 1952

Episode 5

As Jesus approaches, John the Baptist says, 'Look the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!' Jesus begins to teach the first disciples.

Thy Sins Are Forgiven

5th February 1952

Episode 6

In Capernaum, four friends carry the sick man up to the roof of the house where Jesus is teaching.

Woman at the Well

12th February 1952

Episode 7

A Samaritan woman meets Jesus at Jacob's Well. After an enlightening conversation she acknowledges him as the Messiah and begins evangelising to her community.

Jesus at Nazareth and Capernaum

19th February 1952

Episode 8

A nobleman from Capernaum begs Jesus to come and heal his dying son.

Jesus and the Fishermen

26th February 1952

Episode 9

At Jesus' words, 'Follow me', Peter, Andrew, James and John leave their nets. They go to Capernaum where Jesus heals the demonaics.

Jesus Teaches Forgiveness

Episode 10

A sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet in the house of Simon.

Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath

11th March 1952

Episode 11

Three incidents empathize the truth that 'the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath': the healing of the lame man at the pool of Bethesda, plucking grain while walking through the grain fields, and the healing of the man with a withered hand.

Jesus and the Lepers

18th March 1952

Episode 12

The priests follow the ritual laws of uncleanness for the lepers, but Jesus heals one who comes to Him.

I Am the Resurrection

25th March 1952

Episode 13

Jesus states "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die".

The Transfiguration

Episode 14

Jesus asks the disciples who men say that He is. Peter confirms that Jesus is the Christ.

Before Abraham Was, I Am

Episode 15

Jesus goes privately to Jerusalem to the feast of tabernacles and teaches in the temple. The Sanhedrin sends soldiers to arrest Jesus.

Last Journey to Jerusalem

15th April 1952

Episode 16

Jesus tells the disciples of His coming death and resurrection.

Thirty Pieces of Silver

22nd April 1952

Episode 17

In the house of Simon in Bethany, Mary anoints Jesus' head and feet.

Betrayal in Gethsemane

29th April 1952

Episode 18

In the garden, Jesus says, 'Father, not my will, but thine be done.' Judas betrays his master with a kiss.

Jesus Before the High Priest

Episode 19

Temple guards take Jesus from Gethsemane to Annas, and then to Caiaphas the High Priest. John and Peter follow.

Trial Before Pilate

Episode 20

Jesus is brought to Pilate for judgment. Pilate can find no fault and sends Jesus away. Jesus is returned to Pilate, who in turn washes his hands, and turns Jesus over to the mob to be crucified.

The Crucifixion

Episode 21

Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry Jesus' cross when He falters under its load. The procession climbs the hill of Golgotha.

Nicodemus

Episode 22

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus agree to make arrangements for the burial of Jesus.

The Lord Is Risen

Episode 23

The events of the Resurrection include the placing of the Special Guard at the tomb, the rolling away of the stone, the discovery by the three women, Peter and John at the tomb, the two women, and Jesus' appearance to Mary.

The Lord's Ascension

Episode 24

Jesus joins the two on the road to Emmaus. Jesus appears to the disciples.

Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind

Episode 31

Upon seeing the blind man, the disciples ask Jesus, 'Who sinned, this man or his parents?' Jesus answers them by saying that neither did, and He formed clay, put it on the man's eyes. The man receives his sight.

The Upper Room

Episode 33

After the paschal meal in the upper room, Jesus washes the disciples' feet.

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Eddie Dew•Nelson Leigh•Tyler MacDuff

Director

Eddie Dew

Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrection. Filmed mostly on location in the Holy Land.

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