In this third and final season of The Life of Jesus Christ, the narrative continues after our Savior’s resurrection. Centered on the ministries of Peter and Paul, this season portrays how the gospel message was carried forward with courage and conviction in the first decades of the Church, enduring persecution, and spreading light across the ancient world.
Jesus did many miracles during His time on earth, but He also gave authority to His apostles to act in His name. As described in Acts 3:1-8 in the Bible, two the Savior's apostles—Peter and John—healed a man who had a disability since birth.
Peter preaches repentance. He also speaks of the age of restoration preceding the Second Coming. He identifies Christ as the prophet of whom Moses spoke. Peter and John are arrested and brought before the council.
Peter and John are arrested and brought before the council. Peter testifies that salvation comes because of Christ.
The Apostles continue the miracles of Jesus.
The Apostles choose seven to assist them. Stephen is tried before the council.
Be doers of the word. James 1:19–27
By governing the tongue, we gain perfection.
Peter, in a vision, is commanded to take the gospel to the Gentiles.
Great dissension arises at Antioch concerning circumcision. The Apostles at Jerusalem decide the issue. Paul chooses Silas as his companion.
Paul, in Athens, preaches from Mars’ Hill about the unknown god. He says, We are the offspring of God.
Paul recounts the story of his conversion and also tells of seeing Jesus in a vision.
The Lord comforts Paul and says be of good cheer. The Lord tells Paul that he must bear witness of Him in Rome.
Paul discusses the high status of charity. Charity, a pure love, excels and exceeds almost all else.
The Saints are the temple of God, and if they are faithful, they will inherit all things.
There is one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. Apostles and prophets are essential to the Church.
Paul gives a solemn charge to preach the gospel in a day of apostasy.
Godly sorrow for sin leads to repentance.
Apostasy is to precede the Second Coming.
Paul teaches of the resurrection of the dead.
The gospel reconciles man to God. God’s ministers carry the word of reconciliation to the world.
Saints should put on the whole armor of God.
Paul describes the apostasy and perilous times of the last days.
By faith we understand the word and work of God. The faith of the ancients was centered in Christ. By faith, men subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, and worked miracles.