Saturday, 28 March 2020

Arrested

Later that evening Jesus went with his people over to Kidron Valley, and loitered in the public park.
Judas, the 'grass', knew the place well.

A line of police cars slowly snaked their way through the gates of the park, lights blazing.

Jesus knew exactly what was happening.
He stood up and walk towards the offices.
They were climbing out of their cars, guns at the ready.

"Who you looking for." He called out to them.

"A guy named Jesus," they shouted back.

"Well that's me."  He could see Judas in the passenger seat of a car.

When he said that's me, the offices started back by reflex, ducking behind their vehicles.

Jesus looked bemused,  "Who was it you wanted?"

"Jesus from Nazareth," they said again.

"Why that's me,"  he said with firmness.  "None of these other guys are involved, let them go peacefully."  (He wanted to protect his friends).

But Simon-Peter who had taken cover fired the first shot.  He hit a driver in the right ear.

Jesus was upset.  "Put that gun down Peter,  Don't you see I have to go through with this."

Then the police rushed forward and pushed Jesus to the ground, handcuffed him, and marched him off to the station;  first to Deputy Annas, and then to his big boss, Caiaphas.  He was the one who had advised  'Stitch this guy in time and you will save nine'.



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