the Passion 2013: the cross maker by ric gustafson
The soldier slowly walked through the dusty yard. He entered through an open mud door and stopped in front of a small table. He banged a fist on the table.
A gentleman walked out of the back. " Yes".
" I am a member of Centurion Flavius Artemis's detail". He grinned as he pointed at his uniform. " I was told to come and pick up nails and three crossbeams".
" Three crossbeams?" asked the ironsmith. He reached under the table and handed the soldier the burlap sack.containing the still warm iron nails.
" Yes" the soldier said as he opened the sack and glanced inside. " Two thieves and a carpenter from Galilee".
" Why waste wood on a peasant carpenter?".
" He claimed to be the Son of God" he said as the man brought out a crossbeam, walked outside and put it into a cart.
" He still doesn't sound like a threat to the Roman government". He brought out the other crossbeams and put them into the cart.
" His claim alone makes him a candidate for crucifixion".
The soldier picked up the nails and walked out. " You ask too many questions" he said as he touched his sword. " Now get back to work".
research help: ' The Day I Was Crucified' by Gene Edwards
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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