the spear soldier page 17

the spear soldier page 17 by ric gustafson


After three hours of darkness, Jesus gave a startling cry. " Eloi eloi lama sabachthani".
" He is calling out for Elijah" sneered one of the soldiers.
A little later, Jesus spoke. " I thirst".
Flavius pointed to a soldier who put some wine vinegar on a hyssop stick and put it up to Jesus's lips.
Jesus tasted it.A few more minutes passed. His breath came in short gasps. All of a sudden, Jesus cried out again. " It is finished". A moment later, " Father, into your hands I commit my spirit". Jesus bowed his head.
All of a sudden, the ground shook as if it was an earthquake. The great curtain which blocked the way into the Holy of Holies was torn from top to bottom.
Flavius looked up at the corpse of Jesus. " Surely that man was the Son of God".
An hour before sunset, the four soldiers brought mallets and smashed the legs and knees of the two robbers. When they came to Jesus, He already looked dead.
To make sure, Cassius took a spear and jabbed it into his side. Blood and water came out.



The End- dedicated to Tom E



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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric