Part 1: The Formation of Israel
Who was Jesus? In this series, we are exploring the historical figure of Jesus Christ and, particularly, what was meant when they said he was “The King of the Jews”. In the first episode we begin with the story of the Jews themselves, the formation of the nation of Israel. Who were they and how did they come about?
Part 2: Rise of the Kingdom
In this week’s episode we look at the origins of that nation over which Jesus was charged with being king.
Part 3: Fall of the Kingdom
In this week’s episode we look at the fall of Israel and Judah and challenges faced by the subsequent exile.
Part 4: The Second Temple Era
In this week’s episode we look at what happened after the Jews returned from exile. Their world had been turned upside down and now it was time to start again.
Part 5: The World Becomes Greek
In this week’s episode we look at the radical cultural change that took place after the conquest of Alexander the Great, and what this meant for the Jewish people.
Part 6: Return of the King—Sort of
In this week’s episode, we look at what could have been a major turning point in the history of Israel—only it wasn’t.
Part 7: Rome Takes Control
In this week’s episode, we look at the rise of the Roman Empire and the consequences that will have on the Jewish people.
Who Was Jesus? (Part 8: Herod the Great)
In this week’s episode we look at the final piece of the contextual puzzle before getting to Jesus: Herod the Great.
Who Was Jesus? (Part 9: Jesus–A Biography)
In this week’s episode, we look at some of the historical facts about Jesus’ life and explore the political situation at the time of his birth.
Who Was Jesus? (Part 10: Jesus in Judaism)
In this week’s episode, we look at the “religious” context of Jesus’ life—specifically, Judaism.
Who Was Jesus? (Part 11: A Prophet and Teacher)
In this week’s episode, we look at the vocation of Jesus. What exactly was he?
Who Was Jesus? (Part 12: Confrontation with the Authorities)
In this week’s episode, we look at the early stages of the confrontations between Jesus and the Jewish authorities.
Who Was Jesus? (Part 13: The Final Week)
In this week’s episode, we look at Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem and the events that led to his arrest.
Who Was Jesus? (Part 14: Trial and Execution)
In the final episode, we look at Jesus’ trial and execution. And we finally answer the question: why did they put that sign over his head?
The New Testament Story 