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In the name of Jesus Christ!

In the name of Jesus Christ!

Jesus!

Jesus!

Jesus!

A dream?

Yes.

I was dreaming of your mother's bread...

still warm from the oven.

Keep dreaming if you wanna eat today.

Nothing to eat and sleeping on stones.

I'm getting too old for this.

We must find work.

Let me be the first to welcome you,

Governor Pilate.

You appear to be the only one

to welcome me.

Please make note of that, Governor.

I am the only one to welcome you.

A conqueror doesn't expect a warm welcome.

Well, these people don't accept

that they've been conquered, governor.

Well, they will.

Judea is the most troublesome

province in the empire.

So I've been told.

Why?

It's full of Jews.

And who are you?

Livio, Roman citizen.

And why are you here?

Well, a kind man would say that I am Caesar's historian.

An unkind man would say that I am Caesar's...

...Spy.

Good morning, Mary.

It's a beautiful morning.

Have Joseph and your son returned?

No.

I'm sure they must have found carpentry work

in Jerusalem.

God willing.

God willing.

We have no food here.

Go on your way.

We're not beggars.

We search for work.

We are carpenters, very good carpenters.

There's no work left here.

They told me to borrow on my crop for next year

and the next, the next.

So, I'd paid my tax to Rome.

But it's cost me everything I have.

I'm Joseph of Nazareth.

This is my son, Jesus.

Nazareth, huh?

You've come a long way.

Searching for work.

The crops are not good up north either.

I grow almonds.

They were to be for my son.

You're welcome to them.

May God bless you

and protect you.

God, huh?

I'm losing my land.

My son's got no heritage.

Go on.

And where is God?

Pontius Pilate!

Most honored citizen of Rome!

I, Herod Antipas,

Tetrarch of Galilee,

welcome you.

I accept your welcome, Herod Antipas.

And Caesar sends his blessings

on your land,

and his kingdom.

May I present my wife,

Herodias,

my stepdaughter, Salome,

and your fellow Roman citizen, Livio.

We've met.

Please, come sit beside me.

I must say,

this city surprises me.

In what way, Governor?

Well, the structures,

they are most impressive.

Built by my father,

Herod the Great,

beloved of his people.

They hated him.

A vicious man, I'm told.

How distasteful of you

to speak of my father this way.

As his son,

I'm a hero to the people.

The butt of all of their jokes.

You misunderstand.

In Rome, we call your father's way of ruling,

"Statesmanship.”

In fact, there was a joke that went about,

it's safer to be Herod the Great's

pig than his son.

Because the Jews don't eat pork.

Perhaps Pontius Pilate would like to see

the grandest of all structures

in Israel,

the Temple,

built by my father,

a personal friend of Augustus,

as I am a personal friend of Tiberius.

How strange.

I've never heard him mention you.

I thank you for your welcome.

And I will visit the Temple,

as you suggest.

Make sure you take your troops!

And show their insignia proudly!

Livio,

What does he mean,

"Show their insignia"?

Well, I could tell you,

but it would spoil all the fun.

The High Priest of the Temple

is Caiaphas,

appointed by Rome,

which puts him in a very interesting position

on the one hand he has to appear to be

on the side of his own people,

on the other hand,

he owes his position to Rome...

very narrow path to tread.

Welcome,

Pontius Pilate.

I am Caiaphas,

High Priest of this Temple.

We come to wish you well,

as you undertake the post of Governor of Judea.

I thank you, priest.

Allow me to get right to the point.

Rome is displeased with the number of legions

it has to keep in this barren land

in order to maintain peace.

Your taxes don't begin to pay back the costs.

You speak of the past.

This disorder erupts directly

from your corrupt religion,

which erupts directly from this Temple.

That ends today.

My soldiers will be posted here

every minute of every day from now on.

This order defiles the Temple!

Our religion forbids graven images

in the Temple!

Your soldiers are an abomination

to the Temple.

Even their flags break our laws.

We allow no graven images,

and your banners carry the carvings of Caesar.

These shields are symbols of Roman dominion!

No building in Judea, not even the Temple,

is exempt from the display of these symbols.

What your religion forbids,

Rome demands!

We submit...

...to your swords.

Here is my bare neck!

Let Rome cut it!

We will die

before we allow the Temple to be defiled.

Governor...

...awful lot of blood for your first day.

Are you sure Rome would be happy

if you were to murder every priest in the Temple?

Mary, stop staring at Jesus like that.

He will never finish that door.

We do love it when the carpenters arrive,

don't we, Mary?

Because there is nothing worse

than a door that squeaks.

Is there anything else that squeaks?

There is one thing that's broken,

but it's beyond repair.

I can repair most things.

A broken heart?

Martha, you've embarrassed Mary.

And you've enchanted her.

She's a beautiful girl.

Woman.

She's a woman, Jesus.

And she needs a husband.

Poverty, debt, hunger.

The Romans say

they bring us their world.

All they bring us is misery.

It's misery, Lazarus.

At least they let us worship.

The Temple still stands.

For now.

But now, the day may come

when they decide to destroy it, too...

destroy us all.

But enough gloom.

Let's see if my son has done any work

with your sisters distracting him.

So, are we finished?

Yes, "we" are almost finished,

not that you had much to do with it.

I'm the aging supervisor.

It's my job to sit back and watch.

Yes, well, you do it very well.

Lazarus tells me that we will be paid

highly for these repairs.

Lazarus has never paid anyone

"highly" for anything.

I heard that snide remark from my sister.

Joseph and Jesus

are our blood relatives.

Do you really think that I would let them

work without pay?

The truth, Lazarus?

You will pay them nothing!

Mary and I have worked all day

to pay them, in food and wine, at dinner.

And so, they shall be paid... highly.

No, no, it is enough.

Don't be proud.

You worked, I pay my debts.

- Martha. - Thank you.

- Take care of Mary. - Goodbye.

- You're welcome. - Thank you so much.

Thank you again, Lazarus.

Jesus?

Yes?

Mary's had an offer of marriage

from a boy here in Bethany.

I thought you'd like to know.

She loves you.

Surely you must know this.

Why do you treat her as if her feelings

- mean nothing to you? - Lazarus, of course,

- they do. - Then tell her!

Mary!

Lazarus just told me.

It's not my idea.

- You know that... - Mary...

...please.

I wish that...

...I wish you could understand.

I feel that... I feel that I...

Have a safe journey, Jesus.

Open the door!

Get out of the way!

Where is your husband?

He's working in Judea.

He's in the hills hiding,

like the other men,

to escape paying their taxes.

Right, you owe one-third of your income

for two years.

You were deferred last year,

but no longer.

Take the goat.

Oh, please no!

We won't have milk!

The rest is due when I come back

through this stinking village next month.

If I had been here,

I would have thrown that traitor out

into the street.

Joseph, no one could have done better.

A Jew,

working for the Romans!

He should be ashamed. Ashamed!

Come and eat. Please, come and eat.

To think I've lived all this time,

and it only gets worse.

When?

When will there be an end to the suffering of our people?

Are you asking me?

Are you telling me

I can end the suffering?

When will he act?

He will know when it is time.

How will he know?

Joseph, stop talking like this.

There hasn't been a sign since he was born.

No sign.

Two days ago, we saw a farmer

leaving his house,

losing everything he's worked for.

We're not going to lose everything.

God will provide for us.

For him, too.

Mother,

I know what Father wants.

I know he thinks I should...

He thinks...

you should do what your heart tells you.

Come back inside, please.

Joseph! Joseph!

- Father? - Come, come, Jesus! Come!

Father, father.

Father, are you all right?

What happened?

Jesus...

Yes, I'm here. What is it?

I have loved you.

I have loved you...

...as my own.

As my...

Joseph, no!

Father, this is too heavy.

Now, when I am in the most need,

you take him from me?

You want me to step out,

but you leave me alone.

How can you ask this of me?

Alone? I have never been without him.

You can give him back to me.

You can do it now.

Give him back to me!

Now!

Give him to me! I am in need!

I cannot walk this road alone!

Raise him,

raise him up into my arms.

Let it be your will, Father.

I cannot do this alone!

Raise him.

Raise him!

It's all in the hands.

Mine are not as talented as his.

Jesus, he loved you.

I disappointed him.

He thought he disappointed you.

How?

Well, he knew you had a Father in Heaven.

Joseph was my father.

Thirty-one years ago,

I had to tell Joseph something

that just broke his heart.

An angel?

An...

...angel?

An angel?

Is that the best lie you could make up?

It isn't a lie, Joseph.

An angel?

I am a religious man. Don't blaspheme.

It is the truth, Joseph.

Angel, angel.

Out of all the places in the world

all the women in the world,

God found you,

God found you in this miserable

little village?

Angel. Yes.

Just...

...just an angel.

Just an angel...

Can you imagine?

But he still married you.

No, he didn't.

He decided to dismiss me.

He's going to send me away

to have the baby quietly,

but he wasn't about to marry me.

I think he thought I was crazy.

No, he did not think you were crazy.

He used to tell me that story all the time.

He thought he was crazy when an angel

appeared to him in his dream.

No.

And he loved you with all his heart.

And he loved you

as if you were his own.

I was his own.

Now, it's time for you to go

and find the answers you need.

And leave you alone?

It is what your Father asks of you.

You have given me so much joy.

We heard about Joseph.

How was the journey?

It was long.

A loss to us all.

Yes, thank you.

Can I have a moment with Mary?

Certainly. Come, brother.

Come.

Mary.

Jesus.

I have something I must tell you.

You see, my father's death

has ended my life as I knew it.

And it's time now that I find my way.

Where is your way?

It can't be with you.

What have I done?

My life is not my own.

What have I done to turn you away?

It is not you.

You love someone else.

No,

no.

I am not who you think I am.

I know who you are.

And I know you love me

as I love you.

Mary, listen to me. You must live your life...

...without me.

Why are you treating my sister like this?

I'm sorry, Lazarus. I cannot marry her.

You lead her on for years

and then you come here with some story

that your life is not your own?

What does that mean?

I'm sorry, Lazarus.

Get out.

- Jesus! - Martha.

Jesus!

Whatever it is

you have to do.

Safe journey.

We stand here

on the banks of the Jordan River

where the people of Israel

once crossed so triumphantly

in their God-driven wanderings

toward freedom!

Look at us today!

Our leaders are weak

and sinful.

They fail to keep the spirit of the Covenant

nor the letter of the law.

The prophet Isaiah said,

"Wash yourselves.

Make yourselves clean.

Remove the evil of your doings,

learn to do good."

Who will be baptized here today,

to show the world

that he is cleansed?

Baptist, cleanse me.

Come.

All who wish to be baptized

will be cleansed.

For the Baptism signifies

that your commitment has already been made,

to hate injustice,

and fight the battle of the righteous ones.

I baptize you with water

for repentance.

What's the matter, John?

Don't you recognize your own relatives?

Jesus?

You are unrecognizable.

I am? Look at yourself.

I'm a prophet, crying out

in the wilderness!

Yes, and properly dressed for it!

Come, sit.

- Thank you. - Eat with us.

This man is my blood, family...

Welcome, welcome, brother.

Jesus, of Nazareth.

Thank you.

How long has it been?

Twenty years?

How are you?

What are you doing now?

How are Joseph and Mary?

Joseph has recently died.

I'm sorry.

Mother is well.

I am a carpenter.

Joseph would be proud.

No, actually, Joseph wanted me to move on,

to serve my God, as you are, John.

You are welcome here, Jesus.

Thank you.

Joseph was a good man.

He taught us both a lot.

Remember our first trip to Jerusalem?

Of course. Passover.

This is the Holy Temple,

and tomorrow we go inside.

But tonight,

tonight help me,

Help me make our camp,

maybe there.

Come.

No foreigner is to enter the forecourt.

Whoever is caught will have himself

to blame for a subsequent death.

Oh, subsequent death.

Let's go.

Look, isn't it beautiful?

Look at it.

Through those doors

is the Sanctuary.

If you look closely maybe you'll see

the gold menorah.

At the back of the Sanctuary,

is the innermost chamber,

the Holy of Holies.

Mary! We must go.

If we are to reach home

before dark tomorrow.

I can't find Jesus.

He's probably gone ahead with John.

So we are leaving now.

- Mary. - I'm coming. I'm coming.

Let's go, then.

Mary!

I'm coming, Joseph!

He's not there.

No one has seen him.

John?

He's asleep.

They haven't seen Jesus since Jerusalem.

You said he was with them.

Yes, I thought he was.

Well, he's not.

Look here!

I'll start on the streets.

If you find him, wait here!

"If"?

When! Jesus!

Jesus!

Excuse me, did you see a little boy?

The prophets tell us that this city

and this place will be a light to all

the people of the earth,

because everyone will keep the Torah.

The Messiah will be the prince of peace.

The prophet Isaiah says,

"They shall beat their swords into plowshares,

and their spears into pruning tools.

Nation shall not lift up sword against nation,

neither shall they learn war anymore."

Your mother and I have been looking for you

for three days!

Three days!

Child, why have you treated us like this?

Why were you searching for me?

Didn't you know I'd be in my Father's house?

Your Father's house, yes.

Did you see the men

hanging from the crosses on the way back?

Terrible memory.

The Romans got so bored

at crucifying men,

they started doing it upside down,

just to entertain themselves.

John...

...will you baptize me?

If you confess your sins...

and dedicate your life to God.

Of course.

Jesus of Nazareth,

I baptize you with water

for repentance.

This is my son,

the beloved

with whom I am well-pleased.

Behold,

the Lamb of God.

Jesus.

Jesus.

I know you.

The Spirit has brought you to me.

Do you know why?

To be tested.

The Spirit has led you here

and has allowed you to know what men feel

when they are being tested by me.

But to do this

you must give up every privilege.

You must be like them

in every way,

as fragile,

alone and little as they are.

Give up your shield.

Abandon the protection of the power

that abides in you.

Empty yourself of your divinity.

Empty yourself of the Father, Jesus.

Are you willing to feel

as men feel, Jesus?

Without the protection of the Father?

You know it is necessary.

The Spirit tells you,

not me.

Only in this way

can we challenge each other.

I am willing.

Welcome to life, Jesus.

You don't look so good, Jesus.

Are you hungry?

Yes.

Command these stones

to become loaves of bread.

You mean call upon my Father's power?

You have the power to command these stones,

don't you?

I am only His Son.

But you have the power!

And if I use it in this way

I will fail His mission.

He has asked me to bring his word to man,

not to crush them with His power.

I'm just asking for bread

to relieve your hunger, Jesus.

Men have hungers.

Feed your starving people, Jesus.

Man does not live by bread alone,

but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.

You're missing the point, Jesus.

You have the power to solve mankind's problems.

Feed these people. Many are starving.

- You can feed them. - I was sent

to feed them the truth.

They hunger for bread, Jesus.

Well, they die of hunger,

because of the hearts of stone of other men,

not because God wills it.

And you can change all that.

And so they are to listen to you,

hmm? A peasant from Nazareth?

You and only you have the truth...

sent from God?

Others have spoken the truth.

And men have destroyed all of them

for a thousand years.

But you...

you, they will listen to, huh?

Why?

They will.

And just how will you do that, Jesus?

How will you get them to listen to you?

So, I'm going to help you.

There is but one way to make them notice you, Jesus.

You must convince them that you are sent by God.

Throw yourself down, He will command.

His angels to catch you.

Then they will see that you are someone to listen to.

They would listen then, wouldn't they?

Oh, they would listen to someone

who could do that.

That's not my Father's will.

If He wanted simply to test His laws, nature's laws,

He would not have sent me.

Don't test God for your own purposes.

Jesus of Nazareth,

Jesus of Jerusalem, Jesus of Egypt,

Jesus of Bethany, Jesus of Bethlehem.

Where else have you been, Jesus?

- Nowhere. - No.

So, you cannot understand the stakes!

Let me show you.

Power, Jesus,

power!

Not second in command,

but number one.

You have never felt that power.

I have.

You've never been able to until now.

Now you can be number one.

Do you know what that means, Jesus?

No.

Power is what every man wants

more than anything else in the world.

They Kill for it.

There is nothing more precious,

and it is yours to have.

How?

Bow down to me,

Jesus,

just once.

In all of existence,

before and after time,

just once, Jesus.

It's a small price. Consider the reward.

Away with you, Satan!

For it is written, "Worship the Lord, your God,

and serve only Him."

I will not create a human kingdom

by becoming the most powerful,

but by being the poorest.

For I am the Lamb of God.

See you again, Jesus.

It's only just begun.

Do you think he's coming?

If he's been out there all this time

he hasn't survived.

If he hasn't survived,

he isn't who we thought he was.

Go home if that's what you want.

Do you think he really is the one?

It's him!

Rabbi! Rabbi!

Rabbi!

Why do you call me this?

We were there, Rabbi, when you were baptized.

And John the Baptist called you the Lamb of God.

You are the Messiah.

Are you sure?

- Yes! - No.

How did you find me?

John the Baptist told us where your mother lives.

What do you want?

To be your followers.

Rabbi, where are you staying?

Come and see.

Oh, Jesus!

How long have I been sleeping?

Two nights and one full day.

I was dreaming of this bed,

this house.

Joseph was here.

Those two young men waiting for you...

what do they want?

To be my followers.

Good.

Maybe I'm not ready, Mother.

In Bethlehem,

in that stable behind the inn,

kings came...

to bow down to you,

carrying precious gifts...

Frankincense,

and myrrh.

Those men did not travel all that way,

following that star,

without the will of God guiding them.

What's this?

This is beautiful.

Did you make this?

It is a wedding present for your cousin, Benjamin.

Little Benjamin is getting married?

Yes.

Let's go!

And your followers?

Friends!

We're going to a wedding.

I know that the Baptist said that he is the one.

No, that's not enough.

If you do not approve of my son,

why do you follow him?

Our people are slaves to Rome.

Our freedom fighters are being killed

and yet, this is how he spends his time?

- He is a man. - Yes...

and I fear, nothing more.

We are fishermen.

Our brothers are working right now on the Lake of Galilee.

We should be there working with them.

What for? To make money?

Life has got to be more than that.

We went looking for answers,

and we met him.

And you follow him?

Should we?

Yes.

Why?

I am so thirsty.

I shall fetch you wine.

What's the matter, Andrew? You don't dance?

I'll dance...

when Israel is free and men are honest.

That will be a very slow dance.

It will not come at all if we wait for you.

I thought when I found John the Baptist that...

Andrew!

But he said you were the one.

And you spend your time

drinking wine and dancing!

There is no wine left.

Andrew,

I'm sorry I have disappointed you.

- I was only... - Jesus?

Yes?

There is no wine left.

Yes, Mother, what concern is that to me?

Perhaps you could provide...?

My hour has not yet come.

It is time.

It is time for Andrew,

for John,

perhaps for all of us.

It is time.

Well, my time has not yet come.

Jesus will help you with the wine.

There is no wine left.

Just do exactly what Jesus says.

Andrew needs to know.

The world needs to know.

It is time.

Could you please fill those jugs

over there with water?

- With water? - Yes, with water.

- Yes. - Thank you.

Jesus, the jars are filled.

Draw some out and take it to the bridegroom.

Impossible.

Drink, Andrew.

The cup you desired is here.

He is the one, Andrew.

Have no fear in following him.

Anyone who has two coats...

must share with those

who have none!

Anyone with food,

must do likewise!

Tax collector!

Collect no more taxes

than those prescribed for you!

It's Herod.

Herod Antipas!

Ruler of these people!

Come out!

Stop.

Herod Antipas!

Ruler of these people,

come out!

I have heard from the corners of Israel of you, John,

son of Zachariah.

And I've come to hear your message.

You must repent,

Herod Antipas,

for the sins

that you have committed

to your people!

I come in peace, John.

What "sins" do you speak of?

You live in sin with this woman,

Herodias!

Hold your tongue, "prophet"!

You are married to his brother,

and yet you lay with him!

You're a liar!

He's a filthy liar!

- Mother. - Salome.

Sir,

you're dirty and smelly.

But we know that you're not lying.

We are very sorry for our sins.

- Salome! - Salome, be quiet.

I want to hear your words, John,

but I cannot allow you to insult my wife.

I obey no authority on this plain.

I obey only God's will.

You are a sinner!

Put away this woman!

Confess your sins!

Arrest this liar!

We're leaving.

- No... - Salome!

But just when it was getting fun.

Salome.

You can turn your back on me, Herod Antipas,

but not on God's judgment!

Go.

Beware,

one who comes after me

will cleanse with fire!

You're a coward.

Oh, darling.

Arrest that liar immediately.

Darling, there are so many preachers in hairshirts

all ranting to the heavens.

But he's attracting thousands.

Thousands, hardly.

Do you want to be king?

Then act like one.

Arrest him.

James! James!

- James! - Simon!

- We're back! - Simon!

We're back! Simon!

You go off without saying anything,

leave me to do all the fishing.

It's a good thing James was here.

- We've found him! - Now you return,

grinning like an idiot.

Can't you feel it?

All I feel is wet.

Can't you feel his presence?

Are you possessed?

What are you talking about, Andrew?

Look... there.

The Messiah!

Have you gone mad, too?

The quiet one is James.

The loud one at the stern is Simon.

Have you been telling my brother that you're the Messiah?

Are you a rabbi?

He's a carpenter.

Where are you from?

Nazareth.

Nazareth?

Yes, Nazareth.

Can anything good come from Nazareth?

Your boat is empty.

We've been working all night

while these two followed you around,

searching for...

what exactly was it you were searching for?

If you took me out I could fill your nets.

Climb aboard, "Messiah."

The "Messiah" is going to fill our boat.

Bring me those nets!

Where are the fish, "Messiah"?

Further out, where it's deep.

Ha, that's original!

Simon, he's the one.

I've seen him change water into wine.

Really?

Andrew, scoop up some lake water,

I could use a cup of wine.

Scoop up one for me, too.

Cast your nets here.

Now.

James...

Hey.

I'm only going to do this

so you won't waste your life

following this jackal.

What do you think, James?

Should we drag the net,

or just let it sink?

I don't know.

Ask the carpenter,

he knows everything about fish!

Pull it in.

Pull it in? It's only been in the water...

Pull it in.

Of course. James, pull it in.

Stop laughing and help us!

What kind of man are you, that you can command

the fish in the water?

Come with me, Peter...

I'll make you a fisher of men.

My name is Simon.

- Hey, hey, hey! - Oh, wait, wait, wait!

Is it all right if we drink from your well?

- Thanks. - Yes.

You are from Nazareth, yes?

I saw you at the wedding in Canaan.

They said you made the wine from water.

Is that true?

Did you do that?

Yes, he did that.

He changed the water into wine. I saw it.

I saw it.

This is the one.

Jesus of Nazareth.

He changed the water into wine!

- Rabbi. - Master.

- My Lord. - Master.

Sir...

man of Nazareth.

If you can do that,

can you heal my son?

Come.

Please,

I beg of you.

Wait! This man is a fraud

and a false Messiah!

Believe. He is the chosen one!

He comes here to steal your money!

Yes! Every week the same thing!

Quiet! Quiet!

Listen to the Master.

Do you believe I can help you?

Yes.

Rise up and walk!

He's the Messiah.

He's the Messiah.

He's the Messiah.

Did he really do that?

- You saw it! - Yes, I saw it,

but I don't believe it.

Believe it!

Believe it!

What's your name?

Thomas.

Come with us, Thomas.

Follow the Messiah.

Come!

I have given you your wish.

He can speak against you no more.

You fill your palace...

with graven images,

and you forget your God!

Cut out his tongue

and feed it to the dogs!

Live by the Word of God!

Oh! Roman pig!

Open the door.

Caesar comes to collect his taxes.

"Caesar" comes?

My, how the mighty have fallen.

Your taxes are due.

Have you no shame?

You, a Jew, doing Rome's dirty work?

Your taxes are at work,

building and repairing roads, aqueducts...

And they are lining your pockets!

Do you wish to pay, or do you wish

to have these men take you away?

Zealots.

Zealots! Zealots!

The zealots are coming!

Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Who says this?

- Jesus of Nazareth! - Oh, yes...

the latest "Messiah."

I've heard of you.

Will you save your people, "Messiah"?

Spilling blood won't save them.

Spilling enough Roman blood will.

The stones of Israel are covered with blood,

still we are enslaved.

You will change nothing

until you remove the blood from your hands.

I'm Barabbas.

Maybe you need a bit of blood on you.

No! No!

Do you love me now, "Messiah"?

This is what Rome does to your people,

every day.

Strike me again.

And when you have exhausted yourself...

When I have exhausted myself

there will be legions more to strike.

Exactly!

When does it stop?

When we are free.

You will be free when you learn to love.

Clever words.

Nothing more.

Don't fill my people

with your empty promises, "Messiah."

I'll be the one to free the people of Israel,

Jesus of Nazareth!

And I'll do it with a sword.

You cry over Roman blood?

Human life!

Romans are not human.

Your hate will only harm you, friend.

Hate can be a useful weapon, used correctly...

and I'm not your friend.

Wait.

Is your Israel free

now that these men are dead?

No.

Then follow me.

I will show you how to be free.

I am the way.

You!

Tax collector!

What is your name?

Levi,

son of Alphaeus.

Well, now your name is now Matthew.

Do you wish to kill this collector

of Caesar's taxes?

Follow me, Matthew.

Where?

To your home.

Come Judas,

son of Simon Iscariot.

Your fate is with me.

How did he know my name?

Follow him,

and find out.

This food...

it was bought with stolen money.

I told him that!

It's nice to see you.

Matthew,

thank you for your hospitality.

Rabbi, why do you do this?

Do what?

Eat with me...

a tax collector.

Did you see how they hate me?

And they are right.

I despise myself.

Why?

I steal from them...

from all of them.

Then stop.

Give back everything, and come with me.

It's simple.

James, Peter, you're not eating.

It's very good.

I'm trying to love him, Rabbi.

I really am.

Keep trying, Peter.

Keep trying.

Happy birthday, my King.

Wonderful, Salome! Delightful!

A gift, worthy of a gift.

Give her whatever she wants!

I hope it's me!

Whatever you want.

I pledge it to you tonight, Salome.

- Anything? - Anything.

Come now, that's not fair, Salome.

Your mother's desires are far too expensive.

Anything?

Now, my dear,

it's just a dance.

You promised!

"Anything", you said!

Pay up, Herod Antipas!

- Pay up! - Pay up!

Pay up.

I'm on record, it seems.

Anything.

I want the head of John the Baptist.

But, my dear...

Will you not rid me of this vermin?!

This holy man who calls me a whore

to any who will listen?

Bring me the head of John the Baptist.

On a platter!

I forgive you.

I will live again in the Kingdom of Heaven.

You're stealing my money Mary Magdalene.

I'm taking what you owe me.

You should pay me.

I gave you great pleasure.

Oh, yes.

I will...

- next time. - Tonight?

No.

Why not?

Because I decide when,

not you.

What is the excitement?

The latest Messiah

and his followers have arrived.

Come in! Come in!

Come in!

Come in!

Money, money, money.

Messiah!

Money.

Money.

Oh, money.

Go!

All right. Thomas. Go dance.

Show us how it's done.

Water!

Andrew, friends, come. Water!

Andrew...

Adulteress!

Shame on you, adulteress!

Caiaphas!

Caiaphas!

All right, all right.

Jared...

I've heard this Joseph of Nazareth,

has just entered the city.

"Jesus" of Nazareth. Only moments ago.

Is this the one who claims to be the Messiah?

He is one of the ones who claims this, my lord.

Hmm, good.

Take the girl to him,

and ask this "Messiah" to judge her.

Test him in front of the people.

Show him to be a charlatan,

and they will lose interest.

We have to expose these fakes.

They are dangerous men.

Bring her.

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure,

buried in a field.

And when you find this treasure...

Stone the adulteress!

Adulterer!

She's an adulterer!

Teacher!

This woman caught in the very act

of committing adultery.

In the law, Moses commands us to stone such women.

What do you say, Teacher?

They are baiting him. It's a trap.

I was told you preach

according to the law of Moses.

Do you have an answer, Nazarene?

Let anyone among you who is without sin...

be the first to cast their stone.

There is no man here who condemns you?

No one, my Lord.

Neither do I.

Go your way.

And from now on, do not sin again.

I want to see the Temple.

I'll tell you more tomorrow.

Do you want to come with us?

Where?

Does it matter?

Yes.

I go where I want.

I'm free.

You're not free.

But you could be.

Why don't you come with us?

You treated her like...

like she was worth something.

So are you.

Change your coin to temple currency!

Change your coin to temple currency!

Purest gold! Pure gold!

I have the best rates...

This is my Father's house!

My Father's house is a house of prayer,

not a house of trade!

We pay tithes,

but they care more about Caesar

than about God!

They have forgotten the Word of God!

Do you say that we should not pay taxes to Rome?

Stop! That's my money!

Who's image is on this coin?

Caesar!

Then give to Caesar what is Caesar's,

and give to God what is God's!

I will make this the house of God again!

I will make this the house of God again!

I will make this the house of God!

I will make this the house of God!

Get out of here!

Get out of here!

Get out!

Get out of here!

This is the renewal of Israel!

Take these things out of here!

Take these things out of here!

Stop making my Father's house

a marketplace!

Hear, hear, you ignoble guests

of the great and gracious Pilate!

Listen now to me.

As you eat and preen

leave the world behind

and imagine the scene!

Behold, the great Temple

of Jerusalem!

Ah-hh!

The Temple is brimming

with Passover pilgrims!

A cacophony of sounds

from the sheep,

The cries of the money-changers!

Hush. Hush.

And then suddenly,

a voice...

a voice of righteous anger,

Jesus!

Jesus!

Jesus!

Jesus!

Jesus.

My Father's house is not a house of trade!

The Temple is corrupt.

You have all forgotten the Word of God.

Enter a priest.

Enter a priest.

It's Caiaphas!

How dare you accuse us!

You are nothing but a carpenter from Nazareth!

We are the temple elite.

We answer only to God.

And to Rome,

in the person of Pontius Pilate.

- Ah... - Ah...

And then, a trap!

Then, a trap!

Do you say we should not

pay taxes to Rome?

To which the carpenter said,

"Who's face is on this coin?"

Caesar's!

Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar,

and to God what belongs to God!

I won't crucify him for that!

Now, the action scene!

And now the action scene!

Go, go, go, go.

Livio! Livio!

Livio!

Livio!

Bravo.

Bravo, citizen!

Ah, the Jews...

such a...

such a strange people.

What is it about them that craves these messiahs?

What does the word mean, anyway?

"The anointed,” the king

from the line of David promised by God.

Oppressed people need to believe in a deliverer.

Well, they'll just have to be content

with "governor" for now.

"King" is a little showy,

don't you think, Livio?

Hmm, not for you, Your Majesty.

I love the way you kiss up to me, Livio.

It's so...

justified.

He needs food and water.

He's been sitting up there for five hours.

I offered it to him an hour ago.

He waved me away.

You rushed up to him like a wild camel.

He's still mourning John the Baptist.

You don't go rushing up to him like that.

Just because I'm a fisherman,

that doesn't make me stupid, Judas.

You said it, not me.

Why don't you both just shut up!

Why don't you shut up? I'm tired of you

bossing everyone around!

And I'm tired of you acting like a bully.

Stop it!

Look!

What do you think they want?

For you to speak.

Do you think I have anything to say?

- Sit down everybody. - Sit down now, please.

Sit down please.

Sit down now. Sit.

Come along. Sit, sit.

Sit down, please. Jesus will speak to you.

Jesus will speak to you.

Blessed are the poor,

for they will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.

I'd like to inherit something right now!

The rich and the powerful

think they own the world.

And actually, they do.

But what can they buy with all that money?

Everything!

Wealth does not buy life.

It does not buy a good heart.

And it cannot buy the Kingdom of God.

You can have it no matter how poor you are.

Very poor!

If you hunger and thirst for righteousness

you will be satisfied.

How?

How?

What do you want from your God?

Mercy!

Yes.

Then show mercy.

Love.

Then show love.

A new house!

No taxes!

Remember the prophets?

They were persecuted, but they didn't lose faith.

Meet it with love.

And follow the law of Moses!

The law?

Yes!

Don't worry so much about what you eat and drink.

What comes out of your mouth is more important.

- This... - I've heard enough.

- Jared, please. - ...is what can really

harm you for eternity.

Blessed is the womb that bore you

and the breast that nursed you.

Blessed rather are those

who hear the Word of God

and obey it.

You are his mother?

Yes, I am Jesus' mother.

I'm sorry for the pain he caused you today.

Well, he didn't mean to.

But he did.

Men always do.

Are you one of his followers?

I'm a prostitute.

I do not judge.

I have been judged too, in my life.

He scares me.

Pretty funny, huh?

A prostitute afraid of a man.

That is because...

in him there is something greater than any man.

Would you like to walk with me, hmm?

What does he want?

I don't know.

He told me to gather his closest followers,

and wait.

Wait for what?

Why don't you have a little patience, Simon?

Peter. My name is Peter.

He called me Peter.

Peter, Peter, Peter.

I love you all.

Most of you have been with me

almost from the beginning.

Now the crowds have grown too large for me alone.

I need men to share my power

to minister to those in need.

And so, I am going to pick twelve

who will have the authority

to proclaim my message.

Peter.

John.

And brother James.

Sons of thunder.

Andrew.

Judas.

Matthew.

Matthew?

The tax collector?

Thomas.

Philip.

Bartholomew.

James, son of Alphaeus.

Thaddeus.

Simon.

I give you authority over unclean spirits.

Cure the sick.

Cast out demons.

Take nothing with you...

as you meet people.

No bread,

no bag,

no money.

Your mission begins in this world,

and is fulfilled in the next.

You are my Apostles.

Go to the other side and wait for me.

Please, I need to rest for a while.

Please go home.

Just for one night. Please, I just need

to get some rest.

We're sinking.

- Matthew, hold on. - Thomas...

Oh, we're going faster.

I can't swim.

In this storm, it doesn't matter!

Thomas, secure that line.

Why don't you ask our great captain?

- Bail! - I'm bailing!

- Bail! - I'm bailing!

It's a ghost!

Don't be afraid!

Lord.

If it's you,

command me to come to you on the water.

Come!

No, don't go, Simon!

I want to go!

Lord!

Save me!

Save me!

Lord, save me.

Save me.

You of little faith!

Truly,

you are the Son of God.

When he speaks, multitudes come.

Multitudes?

Let's not exaggerate.

Five thousand, at least.

They say he fed them all with one basket of fish.

Do you mock me?

It is said that he's a relative

of John the Baptist.

The Baptist?

Whom you killed.

Didn't the Baptist say that he would live again?

Weren't those his last words?

And what if it's him

come back to destroy me?

Perhaps.

Just raise your hand,

and crush him.

Guard!

Jesus!

Have mercy on me!

My daughter's tormented by a demon!

Have mercy on my daughter!

Send the Canaanite away. She has no place here.

Jesus! Please, have mercy!

You are not a Jew.

I was sent only to the lost sheep

of the house of Israel.

Jesus, have mercy!

Have mercy, Lord.

Please. Please.

It's not fair to take the children's food

and throw it to the dogs.

Yet even the dogs eat the crumbs

that fall from their master's table.

Woman...

great is your faith.

Your daughter is healed.

Go find her.

Bless you, Jesus of Nazareth!

Master, our God is for the Gentiles?

I saw a dying girl.

Would you rather I let her die?

This woman has taught me...

that my message is for the Gentiles as well.

If I can learn, so can you.

Mary...

come.

Son, this is a new friend of mine,

Mary Magdalene.

She wishes to join us.

I know Mary.

I am a prostitute, Jesus.

You were...

once...

a long time ago.

Your father would be so proud.

Which one?

Both.

There's 30 pieces of silver in there,

and plenty more where that came from,

if we put our minds to it.

Give it back.

I can't give it back.

It came from many different people.

Then give it away to the poor.

After what it took for me to get it?

Didn't you hear what I just said?

Give it to the poor.

Help us, please.

Gift from the Messiah!

Good morning. Bless you.

Oh, Herod Antipas.

Be quiet.

Don't humiliate yourself

in front of these people.

Humiliate?

I'm trying to show them that their king

cares about them.

You're not their king.

I soon will be. They will demand it.

Oh, yes.

Today, Galilee. Tomorrow, Israel.

Anyone can see that.

- Jesus! - Yes.

Jesus, do you remember me? I am Zerah.

We met when you visited Bethany.

Yes, of course, I remember you.

Lazarus is dying!

Mary and Martha have sent me to find you.

They beg of you.

Come quickly!

Thank you, Zerah. Thank you for the message.

You can ride behind me.

We will be there before the sun sets.

You go ahead.

But, Lord, he's gravely ill!

You go ahead.

You're not going to come?

You're going to help?

I'll come when the time is right.

They said...

you were their friend!

Lord, you have spoken of Lazarus many times.

If you need to go to him, you must.

No.

He heals strangers,

but does nothing for his friends.

It smells so good.

My father...

taught me how to get the best wood

from a tree like this.

Were you a good carpenter?

It's a good thing I started preaching.

See, Joseph used to say that only his hands

were educated.

That wasn't true.

He was the wisest man I've known.

Wise and generous.

He would give his last crust

of bread to a stranger.

Even to a Gentile?

You question me too, Mary?

No.

Never.

I would never question you.

But you question yourself.

I just don't understand how you could believe

in someone like me.

God forgives you, Mary.

If I were a man I would be your most loyal disciple.

Those who speak for me are my disciples.

Lazarus was a good man, Mary.

- Yes, he was. - It's a great loss.

Your brother will rise again.

Resurrection day?

I am the resurrection and the life.

Those who believe in me will live.

Do you believe this?

I know who you are now.

Jesus!

If you had been here,

Lazarus would not have died.

Where have you laid him?

Lazarus has died...

so you may believe!

You...

take the stone away.

Jesus!

It has been four days.

Take the stone away!

Father...

I thank you for having heard me.

Lazarus, come out!

He mocks us with a show.

Trust Jesus, Martha.

Someone should stop this.

It's a cruel joke!

It's a miracle.

Unbind him.

God be praised!

Silence!

Silence!

Raised from the dead?

I was there, Caiaphas.

I saw my friend Lazarus

come out of the tomb.

I smelled his rotting flesh,

but he walked out of the tomb alive!

A dead dog thrown in the cave

just before it was closed.

I marched with the funeral procession!

I watched the body

being put into the tomb,

and the door shut and sealed.

Examine the evidence...

Jesus and Lazarus are old friends.

The sister is in love with Jesus,

- by your own account. - True.

So, think!

Who better to concoct this story with?

Lazarus pretends to be dead.

He spends a few nights in the cave.

The High Priest is right.

All it takes is one raising

from the dead story

to make this Jesus a legend.

And suddenly, he is the Messiah.

There are reports of another raising,

a child.

There are always reports.

That's how these false prophets live,

on reports!

Gossip, is their lifeblood!

No one,

no one can defeat death.

Think!

You know nothing at all.

How can a gentle man

who teaches the laws of Moses

and keeps our traditions be a danger?

A man who loves our people,

and gives them the courage

to live a hard life.

Word is spreading among the population

that the Messiah has arrived.

They will rise up against Rome!

And the Romans will crush the revolt!

Only this time, they will crush us along with it!

We are the peacekeepers,

and if no peace is kept,

Rome will destroy the Temple,

along with the nation.

Pilate has made that clear.

You.

You.

You.

You will die,

and along with you, the blood of Abraham,

Moses, and Elijah.

We cannot allow this

because of one false Messiah!

Judas Iscariot, do you know us?

You were with Barabbas.

Barabbas has been arrested.

The Zealots have been driven into the mountains.

But your rabbi could rally them once again.

There is an army waiting.

This triumphant entry into Jerusalem...

On a donkey in torn robes, it's brilliant!

It makes Herod and Pilate look like the asses

they actually are.

When will Jesus call for revolution?

Soon. Soon.

We'll be watching for the right moment, Judas.

Praise Jesus!

Praise Jesus!

Herodias, the carpenter is making an entrance

into the city.

He's been declared their king.

He mocks me.

This man must be arrested.

In the middle of this ridiculous festival,

Passover.

No, no!

Block, then thrust,

Giannario!

Whoever heard of a festival to celebrate

that your own god didn't destroy you?

These Jews are mad.

These Jews are dangerous!

I can't arrest their current hero

while there are thousands of them in town.

I'd have a riot on my hands.

Think, Livio!

Then do it at night.

Find someone to betray him.

Get him alone, I don't care.

But if you don't stop him,

he's going to bring Rome down on us all.

He must be stopped.

Dead.

I thought you were a better politician

than this, Livio.

Yeah, but, if there's another...

Paolo, teach him to counter that attack!

If there is another rebellion in this miserable place,

Rome will throw both of us to the lions!

I could kill this Messiah tomorrow...

- Yes. - ...and there would be another

right behind him.

Or...

Or?

We could see to it that he becomes a problem

for some of his own people,

and they could solve the problem for us.

Bravo, Giannario!

Bravo.

Master? Master, may I speak with you?

Yes.

Lord, there will never be a better time

to strike against Roman power in Jerusalem.

There is an army of Zealots waiting.

The city is full of pilgrims for Passover.

They believe in you.

Rise up, ask them

to attack the palace, they will.

Sheer numbers will overwhelm the Roman guard,

and once we are in charge,

Rome will leave us alone.

Now is the time.

Surely, it is your destiny.

In two days...

it will be Passover.

In two days, I will be killed.

Please, God!

Not now!

No.

No, my Lord!

No, it cannot be.

Lord, the Zealots will join with your followers.

Thousands at your command!

Freedom, not just from the Romans,

but from all tyranny.

The tyranny of sin, Judas.

That is my battle, not the Romans.

Then you are betraying your people,

not saving them.

You are the one man who has the power,

and yet you refuse? That's betrayal!

I'm not here to lead a violent revolution, Judas!

You may have no choice.

God forbid it, Lord!

This must never be killed.

It must happen, Peter.

No, Lord. I will not let it happen!

None of us will!

It is God's will, Peter.

No, Lord, it cannot be.

You must prevent this!

I cannot allow myself to prevent it.

I must do as my Father has commanded.

No, Lord, you cannot die.

Your mission is only beginning!

- Peter... - You cannot let this happen!

I will fight with all my strength.

Satan!

Get away from me.

Why?

It's why I was born.

To die?

Now?

To prove God's love.

But how?

How is that love?

I have to give everything.

Nothing held back,

so they will know.

It's too much to pay for an animal

to be sacrificed.

Then go away, ignorant Galilean.

I have every right to worship in the Temple.

A sacrifice is required.

Buy or go away!

You control this only because

you lick the boots of Rome!

You fool!

The Romans have spilled the blood of our brothers,

and in the grounds of the Holy Temple!

And do you know why this happened?

Yes, because Rome rules this city,

and now the Temple.

They appointed you,

and now they own you, Caiaphas.

It happened because of Jesus of Nazareth!

Because of the Romans!

These men who attacked the priests

were from Galilee, Nazareth.

They would never have had the strength or the will,

except for this Jesus.

He makes the people think

they can overthrow Rome.

Have you forgotten what he did at the Temple?

Kicking over the tables!

These Galileans are following his lead!

The speeches inflame the people.

He has followers,

armed and ready to attack

the Romans at any minute!

Is that what you want?

I want you gone from this council!

You blame everyone but yourself.

I will not stand by and watch you destroy us.

I am withdrawing

until you come to your senses and resign.

As I told you before,

if we let this man continue,

the people will say the Messiah is here,

so they will rise up against Rome again.

And the Romans will crush the revolt.

It is better for you to have one man die

for the good of the people

than to have the whole nation destroyed.

Jesus of Nazareth...

must die.

There are rumors in the streets, priest!

Rumors?

Don't be coy with me!

This man, Jesus,

rides an ass into town,

and is welcomed like a king!

Herod wants to Kill him,

but does nothing, and you promise me

you can keep peace in the Temple,

but I had to use swords!

Rome will not be silent forever!

These false Messiahs...

Don't speak to me of Messiahs!

I don't care about your religion,

I care about peace!

Peace, yes. I too, care about peace...

Well then, get control of this man!

I fear my power is...

limited.

So you want me to do your dirty work for you?

I have no choice.

I cannot endanger Israel for one man.

Bring him to me.

I will eliminate him.

Quick, quick! Come on!

Quick!

This is too dangerous.

We should not be in Jerusalem.

I will die with him

if this is what he wants.

Take.

Eat.

This is my body.

Drink from it,

all of you,

for this is my blood

of the covenant,

which is poured out for many,

for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this in remembrance of me.

One of you will betray me.

No, no!

Not I, Lord, never!

Not I, Lord!

Nor I, Lord.

Nor I, Lord!

Nor I, Lord!

Not I, Lord!

Do what you have to do.

Do it quickly.

Where is he going?

My kingdom is coming.

After three days, I will rise again.

I'm told you have something to say to me.

I know where he is.

I can deliver him to you.

And the price?

You think I'm a beggar?

A thief?

Then why do you come to me?

Aren't you one of his followers?

I am one of his disciples.

He chose me himself.

Then why do you betray him?

He's not the man I thought he was.

You want to pay me, eh?

Thirty pieces of silver.

Done.

Lord, where are we going?

We should have stayed in the room.

What if we are seen up here?

You know they want to kill you!

Not now.

Rabbi,

if all of your followers

become deserters,

I want you to know I will never desert you.

Peter, tonight, before the dawn,

you will betray me three times.

Never.

Even if I must die with you,

I will never betray you.

Sit here while I go over there and pray.

John, Andrew, Peter, James,

come with me.

- Master, I will never... - Not now, Peter.

I am deeply grieved.

What I face now would be difficult for any man...

and I must face it as a man

to fulfill my pledge.

Wait here

and stay awake with me,

while I go over there and pray.

Yes, Lord.

Yes, Lord.

My Father, if it is possible,

let this pass from me.

Yet, not what I want,

but what You want.

It's only a matter of time

before they find him.

And us?

And us.

He is out at the Mount of Olives,

in a garden called Gethsemane.

I followed him there with his men.

I'll take you there.

How many are there?

Twelve.

How will we know which one he is?

The one I Kiss is Jesus.

My Father,

if this cannot pass unless I drink all of it,

then Your will be done.

But if there is another way,

I am so afraid I cannot endure this, my Father.

The final act begins, Jesus.

There will be no reprieve

handed down from your Father.

He's willing for you to go through this,

every painful step of the way.

If it is His will.

His will?

His will for you is to be flogged,

spit on, humiliated,

dragged through the streets,

laughed at, tried,

convicted and crucified.

You've seen crucifixion,

but you've never felt it.

You've never felt the pain of nails

through your hands,

of nails through your feet.

It's agony.

It's hours in agony.

The weight of your own body

crushes your lungs,

and you'll suffocate,

slowly.

And you will endure this alone.

Look at them over there.

They can't even stay awake.

And they'll run,

as soon as Judas shows up.

You know I'm right.

And it's all in vain, Jesus.

No, no.

Not in vain.

Through me, God will reveal.

His love for mankind.

God?

That unseen, heartless,

burn-in-hell,

watch-your- children-starve God?

Not in vain.

Oh, yes.

In vain.

Let me show you.

Crusades, in your name.

Jesus Christ they shout, when they Kill.

In the name of Jesus Christ!

...of Jesus Christ!

In the name of Jesus Christ!

In the name of Jesus Christ!

Killing for Christ will be a big business

through the centuries,

Christ Jesus.

And this is what you're dying for.

This is what your agony will give them.

Another reason to kill

and torture each other.

Don't you think they have enough reasons already

without you going through all this, Jesus?

It's so easy.

It is so easy, Jesus.

Just ask him to come get you.

A witch hunt in your name.

In the name of Christ our Lord in Heaven.

I execute you for false witness

- for false beliefs, - You

...for false words,

and for defiling the name

of Jesus of Nazareth.

No!

No!

By the way, she's innocent.

A world at war!

Why?

Why?

Who knows?

That guy doesn't like the pimple

on the nose of that guy,

but you can stop it.

Tonight!

You can stop it.

Come down off that cross

they have waiting for you.

Why die in agony when you can take control?

Make the earth a paradise!

End poverty, and hunger, and war!

You can do it, it's within your power,

right now.

No, I cannot.

- Oh, yes, you can... - It is not God's will.

It is not God's will to end a war?

What kind of god is that?

One who loves mankind so much

that he gives them freedom of choice.

He has not created them

so that he can be their dictator.

He gives them the choice

of doing good or evil.

And this is what they choose.

Yes.

I forgive you.

I don't want your forgiveness.

Look,

here comes Judas and his mob.

Jesus, you don't even have to bow down to me.

I'm not even asking you that.

Just call to your Father,

and ask Him to deliver you.

Tell Him you don't want this.

He won't make you go through this,

you know He won't.

Just wave your hand,

and you'll be home, safe.

Do it. Now.

You know what I showed you was true.

You are going to die in vain.

You don't know the plan. I do.

I've seen it. Nothing changes.

They don't have the capacity to love

like you want them to.

This will never happen.

Just lift your hands, Jesus,

and wave this all away.

Go home, Jesus.

Go home to your Father, now.

Don't die in vain.

Don't die alone.

I am not alone.

I'm with my Father.

You will die in vain, Jesus.

No!

I am in the hearts of man.

I will die for the everlasting kindness

of the human heart created by the Father,

so that men will make His image

shine once again.

And those who will want to

will find in me the strength

to love until the end!

Friend...

do what you are here to do.

Betrayed with a kiss.

You.

I know you.

You were with him!

He was with the great Messiah.

You're a fool!

You are the fool!

You followed him around like a dog!

I never saw that man before.

I don't know what you're talking about.

He claims to be the Messiah.

His disciples claim he raised a man

- from the dead. - Impossible!

Not when you're the Son of God.

Is that who you claim to be?

Is this a trial?

It is our duty, Seth,

to protect the Temple from false prophets.

Your duty, brother Jared,

is of no concern here.

You fear him because the people listen to him,

because he asks us

to become better Jews.

Who do you say you are?

Be careful what you say.

Answer.

Do you claim to be the Son of God?

It is you who says it.

He admits it!

- Blasphemy! - You cannot deny it!

This man was with Jesus of Nazareth!

You're a liar.

You false prophet!

Take him to Pilate!

I swear, I don't know what they're talking about!

I can't.

I can't watch them hurt him.

If you believe in my son,

you will stand by him

with me.

Caiaphas, what are you doing

coming here at this hour?

We bring you Jesus of Nazareth.

Jesus?

So this is the one who makes a mockery

of Herod Antipas and causes my High Priest to tremble.

Jesus of Nazareth,

I am Pontius Pilate, Governor of Judea.

I know who you are.

Well,

what accusation do you bring against this man?

Blasphemy,

punishable by death.

Blasphemy against what?

- Your god? - Yes, my lord.

This is not a crime against Rome.

But he also proclaims himself as king.

He denies Rome's power in this land.

Oh, Caiaphas, stop wasting my time.

Take him and judge him according to your law!

This crime, my lord,

demands a death sentence.

And only you can give this punishment.

Leave him with me.

Jesus of Nazareth...

you have an interesting face.

Are you the King of the Jews, Jesus?

Do you ask this on your own,

or did others tell you about me?

No, I'm not a Jew!

Your own nation and chief priests

have handed you over to me.

My kingdom is not of this world.

If it were, my followers would be fighting.

Oh, so you are a king?

I was born to testify to the truth.

Really?

What is the truth?

Everyone wants to know the truth, Jesus.

Do you know the truth?

If I could find a man

who knew the truth

I'd take him back to Rome

and escape this burnt crust of a country.

It's within my power.

No.

I didn't think so...

too much to ask.

Bring him.

I find no case against this man.

This man is perverting our nation,

forbidding us from paying taxes to your emperor,

and saying that he himself is the Messiah, the king!

- Caiaphas... - He stirs up people

by teaching throughout all Judea,

from Galilee where he began,

even to this holy city.

He is from Galilee?

- Yes. - Oh, well,

that comes under Herod's jurisdiction.

I can't rule on a crime from Herod's people.

And you're lucky, my friend.

Herod just happens to be in Jerusalem for Passover.

Go tell him the truth.

Take him to Herod.

But, my lord...

Stop worrying, Caiaphas.

It's a game, just a game.

We have to have some fun occasionally.

Jesus of Nazareth.

This is Jesus of Nazareth.

I've been wanting to meet you

for a long time.

Welcome.

Livio, look,

we are visited by Jesus of Nazareth.

Behold, the Messiah.

I've heard all kinds

of wonderful things about you,

Livio tells me you raised men from the dead.

Not even John the Baptist

ever raised a man from the dead.

Livio, quiet.

This is no ordinary criminal standing here.

This is a man of God.

I apologize for this Roman's behavior.

You're a man of God,

are you not?

Yes,

well...

I heard wonderful things,

healing the sick and such.

I made a mistake with the Baptist.

I never meant to have him killed.

This man is dangerous to the entire country.

He encourages rebellion

against Rome.

See, that's just a lie,

isn't it, Jesus?

I never heard anything like that.

Calls himself the King of the Jews.

Quiet, Livio.

You will be the King of the Jews.

Is that true?

Do you crown yourself king?

See, that disturbs me,

because I have the idea

that I should be the king of Israel,

not a dirty,

uneducated prophet

from Nazareth.

Oh, but I am willing to overlook all that,

if you just show me a sign.

Everyone is talking about you curing blind men

- and lepers. - Lepers! Ugh!

Oh, yes, darling,

he is a...

Supposedly he touches them,

and they are cured.

He touches the unclean?

Yes.

Get him out of here,

and don't touch him.

I'm only asking for a small sign.

It doesn't have to be a big healing,

it's just that this knee is causing me a lot of...

Don't touch him!

Is that it, Jesus?

Are you really going to stand there like a statue?

He won't even speak to me.

Silence can be a politician's best weapon.

Kings must talk!

Talking is a requirement,

didn't you know that?

There's never been a mute king.

Behold the Mute King of the Jews!

Oh, yes, Your Majesty.

We understand very clearly the matters at stake.

Behold the King!

Behold the King!

And get him out of here.

Your Majesty... your Majesty,

do not let this charlatan escape.

Exactly, a charlatan. What do you care?

Even false prophets can have power.

Let Rome handle it.

Take him to Pilate.

Take him to Pilate!

Well, what a surprise.

Jesus is back.

You mean to tell me that Herod did nothing?

As you predicted.

Do you not hear the many accusations

they make against you?

Treason,

claiming to be God,

insurrection!

Do you answer any of these charges?

And now, we let the people speak.

You brought me this man,

as one who was perverting the people.

I have examined him in your presence,

and have found him not to be guilty

of any of your charges.

Passover?

A custom at Passover.

As is the custom at Passover,

I as representative of Rome,

release to you a prisoner.

I give you Jesus of Nazareth.

No, no, no.

Release Jesus.

He is the Messiah.

Just give us justice, Pilate!

Not Jesus.

Have you forgotten what you...

Don't you want me

to release the King of the Jews?

- No. - Yes!

Release him!

Release Jesus.

No! No!

Barabbas! Give us Barabbas!

Barabbas! Barabbas!

Barabbas! Barabbas!

Barabbas! Barabbas!

Barabbas! Barabbas!

Do you hear what they want, Jesus?

They'd rather have a murderer than you.

Bring me Barabbas.

And flog this one.

- Kill him. - Justice, Pilate,

just give us...

Set him free, set him free.

Come on, let's get out of here.

I'm not going to stand by

and watch a Jew beaten by Romans.

Release Barabbas.

Hail,

the King of the Jews!

Barabbas! Barabbas! Barabbas!

I release...

Barabbas!

Without a sword you raised an army.

You could have taken the city.

I fought them, you wouldn't,

so the sword will live

to fight another day, Messiah.

Hail!

Barabbas!

Watch this.

I've thought of the final blow.

I am innocent of this man's blood.

See to it yourselves...

crucify him.

Make way. No pushing, stand aside.

Traitor!

This is not what I wanted.

It's not what I wanted!

Do you think this is what I want?

You sold him to the Romans.

So that the people would rise up!

For money!

I was willing to die for him.

He was the revolution.

But he refused.

I had to make it happen.

I thought he'd find his anger

under the Roman whip,

I thought the people would follow him

and rise up.

But he's allowing himself to die.

The people have turned against him.

Why?

You killed him!

And you?

You abandoned him!

I would have died for him.

No! No!

Jesus, I'm here.

I'm here.

Oh, Father, forgive them

for they know not what they do.

We know exactly what we're doing, Messiah.

We're killing you.

They're giving him a place to stand.

Why?

So he will die slower.

My God,

why have you forsaken me?

Father...

into your hands I commend my spirit.

They've stolen his body!

What?

The stone was rolled away.

They've taken his body!

Taken?

Who's taken his body?

- Peter, John... - Where?

No! It's not safe!

Gone!

He is risen!

Risen? No, the body is stolen.

He said, "After three days,

I will rise again.”

Risen?

He's alive!

Mary, he's alive!

He said he would rise after three days.

- He's alive! - Come on,

we must tell the others, come on!

Woman, why are you weeping?

If you carried my Lord away

tell me where you laid him,

please?

Mary.

Teacher?

Mary,

you must let me go now.

I haven't yet ascended to my Father.

Now, go to the others

and tell them I'm alive.

Mary,

will you go and tell them for me?

...three days. I don't understand.

How could you see him?

He's dead!

I've seen him.

Is it true, Mary?

Yes,

it's true.

I've seen him.

I talked to him.

This is ridiculous.

We saw him crucified!

We buried him ourselves!

How could he be alive?

How could Lazarus be alive?

How could blind men see?

I'm sorry, but I don't believe that death

is conquered that easily.

There are too many other possibilities.

He is the Son of God.

Jesus himself said there would be false prophets.

We have to be careful.

This could be a trick!

Thomas,

you must believe.

I want to, Mary.

Believe me, I want to.

But my mind won't let me.

I would have to see for myself.

Thomas...

I saw him.

Are you sure it was him?

Did you see the wounds

in his wrists?

See?

She can't be sure,

something else is going on here.

Unless I see the mark of the nails.

No, unless I put my finger

in the mark of the nails,

I will not believe.

Peace be with you.

Thomas...

put your finger here.

My Lord, and my God!

Yes, you believe because you have seen me.

Blessed are those who believe

without seeing.

Now, go into all the world

and preach what you have heard.

Preach the good news.

I am with you...

until the end of the world.

What's up?

You breathe, your life begins.

You speak and my world make sense.

That's how it is.

When it comes to you.

Your mercy has no end.

You're more than just a friend.

It amazes me.

You feel the way you do

I believe in you.

And nothing less

I believe in you.

Can't help myself.

You're all the hope.

The reason that I need

I believe in you.

Just because, I don't need no one.

To prove your love.

For all that I have seen.

It's easier for me.

To believe in you.

You are so beautiful.

You are the miracle.

That dries the tears.

Heals a wounded a heart.

And it's so clear to see.

Your hand in everything.

You are there for me.

There to see me through.

I believe in you.

And nothing less

I believe in you.

Can't help myself.

You're all the hope.

The reason that I need.

I believe in you.

Just because, I don't need no one.

To prove your love.

For all that I have seen.

It's easier for me.

To believe in you.

Through the fire.

And through the rain.

I know your love for me.

Will never ever change...