Retelling Jesus' life in a way that shines a new light.
Where to Watch Jesus Crown of Thorns • Season 2
8 Episodes
Another False Messiah
E1
Another False MessiahPilate warns the Jewish priests of Rome's brutal response to rebellion. Judas leaves Jerusalem to find Jesus and witnesses a miracle that transforms him. Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount, feeds multitudes, and is nearly crowned king.
The Revolution Begins
E2
The Revolution BeginsPressed by crowds, Jesus withdraws to pray as Herod Antipas orders a hunt. Mary Magdalene's seizures are blamed on demons until Jesus heals her and she follows him. Jesus chooses twelve apostles and sends them in pairs to preach.
Prophets Aren't Welcome
E3
Prophets Aren't WelcomeJesus reunites with his disciples and sets out for Jerusalem. Rejected by a Samaritan village, he presses on and enters Jerusalem alone. At Sukkot he enrages Caiaphas. As things heat up, Jesus takes refuge with Lazarus, Martha and Mary.
I Was Blind, But Now I See
E4
I Was Blind, But Now I SeeJesus returns to Jerusalem. He heals a paralyzed man and Malchus reports it to Caiaphas. At Siloam Jesus heals a blind man, who is interrogated by Caiaphas. The authorities fear Jesus is becoming a threat to the uneasy peace with Rome.
Born Again
E5
Born AgainAs tensions mount in Jerusalem, Caiaphas presses Nicodemus to expose Jesus. But Jesus outwits him over taxes and turns an adulterous woman's case on her accusers. When Jesus claims unity with the Father, the authorities cry blasphemy.
Lazarus... Come Out
E6
Lazarus... Come OutJesus learns Lazarus is dying but delays going to Bethany, baffling his disciples. Mary and Martha watch their brother weaken and die. Four days later Jesus arrives, leads the mourners to the tomb, and prepares his greatest miracle yet.
This Is My Son
E7
This Is My SonThe Sanhedrin debates eliminating Jesus. But he retreats to Ephraim, where Peter, John, and Andrew witness his Transfiguration. As Passover nears, Mary anoints Jesus' feet in Bethany, before he rides into Jerusalem in triumph on a donkey.
Blessed is the King of Israel
E8
Blessed is the King of IsraelJesus storms into the Temple courts, overturning the money changers' tables, driving the Sanhedrin to act faster. Disillusioned by Jesus' vision of the Kingdom, Judas secretly meets Caiaphas and Annas and agrees to hand Jesus over.
