Family, friends, and neighbors come to witness the circumcision of the miracle baby John. Mary and Joseph reunite and get married. The young couple now has to face the malice and persecution of their community.
Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem. On the way, they visit close friends in Bethany. The elder Simeon attempts to help Barabbas, but the hatred in the boy's heart grows more fierce.
Jesus is born, and the angels celebrate. Angel Gabriel visits shepherds in Bethlehem to announce the good news. Three wise men from distant lands who have studied the prophecies journey to see the King, who will bring salvation and reunite humanity with God.
Mary and Joseph visit the Temple in Jerusalem to present their purification offering, and the elder Simeon consecrates baby Jesus and prophesies about His mission. Also the widow Anna rejoices upon seeing the Messiah.