When rumors that a miracle worker is walking the Earth begin circulating in the valley of Mak'ob, ten lepers are chosen to leave the valley in search of this healer, knowing that outside the valley lies certain death.

Two groups of Jewish believers take the dangerous path to Jerusalem--an old woman escorting two young orphans to grant their father's last wish and a rabbi leading his students to Passover and bar mitzvahs.

Hurtful gossip swirls around newlyweds Yosef and Mary concerning the timing of Mary's pregnancy, while the prophetess Hannah foretells the birth of Israel's true King, and astronomer Melchior notes the changes in the night sky signifying the birth of Jesus.