Flavius Artemis- the centurion page 14 by ric gustafson
Flavius led Jesus to the entrance of the Praetorium. He could not take him inside because Rabbinical tradition said that if Jews entered the home of a Gentile they would be defiled and unable to partake the Passover feast. The Sanhedrin demanded to see Pilate outside the residence.
Flavius watched as the Roman Govenor appeared on the balcony above them. He looked tired after being woken up at the early hour.
Pilate stared at the crowd before him. " What accusation do you have against this man?".
" If he were not an evildoer, we would not have delivered him to you".
Pilate scratched his head. " You take him and judge him according to your law".
" It is not lawful for us to put anyone to death".
Pilate could sense this situation was starting to get out of hand.
" We found this person perverting the nation".
Pilate knew this was not true.
" He does not pay taxes to Caesar".
Pilate knew the Sanhedrin would not charge him with that.
" He calls himself the Christ a King".
A worried look came to Pilate's face. He decided to bring the prisoner inside and examine him himself.
research help: ' the Murder of Jesus' by John Macarthur
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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