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The Living Christ Series

Season 1 Episode 2: Escape to Egypt

Jesus is presented at the Temple in Bethlehem, where Simeon recognizes him as the Messiah. The Magi arrive, but King Herod tries to deceive them. Joseph, forewarned by a dream, takes Mary and Jesus to Egypt to escape Herod's plan to kill Jesus.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Holy Night

1. Holy Night

Aired: Jan 7, 1951

The ancient prophecies of Isaiah are fulfilled as Jesus Christ is miraculousl...

Episode 2 Escape to Egypt

2. Escape to Egypt

Aired: Jan 14, 1951

Jesus is presented at the Temple in Bethlehem, where Simeon recognizes him as...

Episode 3 Boyhood & Baptism

3. Boyhood & Baptism

Aired: Jan 21, 1951

Joseph, Mary, and Jesus return from Egypt and Jesus begins his educational jo...

Episode 4 Men of the Wilderness

4. Men of the Wilderness

Aired: Jan 28, 1951

Jesus faces a 40-day challenge in the wilderness, overcoming three severe tem...

Episode 5 Challenge of Faith

5. Challenge of Faith

Aired: Feb 4, 1951

Christ begins a preaching ministry with his first four followers, Peter, Andr...

Episode 6 Discipleship

6. Discipleship

Aired: Feb 11, 1951

Jesus' fame grows as thousands of people flock to follow Him. After a night o...

Episode 7 Return to Nazareth

7. Return to Nazareth

Aired: Feb 18, 1951

A centurion's servant experiences a miraculous healing at the hands of Jesus,...

Episode 8 Conflict

8. Conflict

Aired: Feb 25, 1951

The blind man's faith in Jesus deepens as Jesus offers words of solace, while...

Episode 10 Retreat & Decision

10. Retreat & Decision

Aired: Mar 11, 1951

Jesus takes the twelve disciples to a region outside Herod's authority, marki...

Episode 11 Triumph & Defeat

11. Triumph & Defeat

Aired: Mar 18, 1951

Jesus makes a dramatic return to the Temple, overthrowing the moneychangers' ...

Info about The Living Christ Series

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Biography