The Living Bible

1 - Birth of John the Baptist

Air Date: January 1, 1952

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

2 - Birth of the Savior

Air Date: January 8, 1952

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

3 - Childhood of Jesus

Air Date: January 15, 1952

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

4 - Ministry of John the Baptist

Air Date: January 22, 1952

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.

5 - First Disciples

Air Date: January 29, 1952

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.

6 - Thy Sins Are Forgiven

Air Date: February 5, 1952

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

7 - Woman at the Well

Air Date: February 12, 1952

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.

8 - Jesus at Nazareth and Capernaum

Air Date: February 19, 1952

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

9 - Jesus and the Fishermen

Air Date: February 26, 1952

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

10 - Jesus Teaches Forgiveness

Air Date: March 4, 1952

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

11 - Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath

Air Date: March 11, 1952

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.

12 - Jesus and the Lepers

Air Date: March 18, 1952

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

13 - I Am the Resurrection

Air Date: March 25, 1952

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

14 - The Transfiguration

Air Date: April 1, 1952

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

15 - Before Abraham Was, I Am

Air Date: April 8, 1952

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

16 - Last Journey to Jerusalem

Air Date: April 15, 1952

Jesus tells the disciples of His coming death and resurrection.

17 - Thirty Pieces of Silver

Air Date: April 22, 1952

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

18 - Betrayal in Gethsemane

Air Date: April 29, 1952

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

19 - Jesus Before the High Priest

Air Date: May 6, 1952

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

20 - Trial Before Pilate

Air Date: May 13, 1952

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.

21 - The Crucifixion

Air Date: May 20, 1952

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

22 - Nicodemus

Air Date: May 27, 1952

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

23 - The Lord Is Risen

Air Date: June 3, 1952

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.

24 - The Lord's Ascension

Air Date: June 10, 1952

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

31 - Jesus Heals the Man Born Blind