Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph a devout Jewish couple, conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52)
At the age of thirty, Jesus became a religious leader, teacher and miracle worker. He had twelve disciples and many followers. He travelled all over ancient Palestine preaching: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
The Sanhedrin, an elite council of priestly and lay elders, arrested Jesus during the Jewish festival of Passover, deeply threatened by his teachings. He was crucified at the age of thirty-three, rose from the dead after three days, and ascended into Heaven, from where he will return.