Theme: Temptation in the wilderness.
Musical Expression: Tense dissonance transitioning to solid, major harmonies to represent Jesus' resilience.
Theme: Jesus' authoritative teaching and the people's wonder.
Musical Expression: Confident melodies building in complexity, reflecting the awe inspired by Jesus.
Theme: Rejection in Nazareth and Jesus' resolve.
Musical Expression: Reflective, sorrowful melodies evolving into resolved harmonies.
Theme: Healing miracles and solitary prayer.
Musical Expression: Gentle, lyrical lines with introspective passages, symbolizing healing and communion with God.
Theme: The universal message of hope and salvation.
Musical Expression: Uplifting, celebratory hymn incorporating themes from previous movements.