The Bible, History Channel's epic faith-based miniseries airs its finale episode tonight at 8/7c. Tonight's Easter Sunday conclusion will feature scenes from the Passion of Christ including glimpses from the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus, Son of God.

Though The Bible has been watched by over 70 million viewers (including encore presentations on Lifetime channel) critics have been a little harsh. Late night news pundit Stephen Colbert has been particularly critical of The Bible, from Mark Burnett and wife Roma Downey.

"We need a Jesus who suffers like us - with a spare tire, receding hairline and who only came back on Easter because he heard there was chocolate," Colbert said on his show this week.

Colbert's form of right-wing satire is usually on point, but to make fun of The Bible, especially so close to Easter Sunday seems downright crude.

Colbert claims that he is not worried about his humor getting him in trouble with God, explaining at a September 2012 discussion panel to such prominent figures as Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Rev. James Martin that his material focuses more on the misuse of religion but that he loves his church "warts and all."

"If Jesus doesn't have a sense of humor, I am in huge trouble," he exclaimed.

Later in the episode Colbert made fun of The Bible Jesus actor, Diogo Morgado. The Colbert Report host called the Portugal-based actor "a beefcake Jesus," saying: "Their Jesus is way too hot. It does not project holiness when you cannot look at him without saying "God d$#*^!" said Colbert.

Tune in Easter Sunday for The Bible finale at 8/7c on History Channel.