Flavius Artemis the centurion page 23 by ric Gustafson
Herod Antipas was lying on a cushion being fanned by a servant. Another servant came in and whispered something into his ear.
He smiled. " The Rabbi is coming here". He had been hearing many things about this young man from Galilee. He was hoping that he would perform a miracle for him.
After a short while, Flavius led Jesus into a hall of Herod's residence.
Herod walked in and stared at Jesus. The young man's face was bruised and swollen from physical abuse. He was standing up only from the help of Flavius.
Herod smiled. " I have been looking forward to meeting you for a long time".
Jesus was silent.
" I hear you perform miracles and heal the sick".
Jesus did not raise his head.
" Please perform a miracle for me".
Jesus remained silent.
" Just one, that is all I ask". Anger filled his eyes. " So you won't perform a miracle for me". He clapped his hands. " I believe a King needs a robe".
A servant ran and brought back a robe of different colors. The servant put the robe on Jesus.
Herod smiled. " Here is a robe fit for a King".
Some of Herod's soldiers bowed down and mocked Jesus.
After a while, Herod got tired of the game.
" Take that robe off of him". He stared at Flavius. " Take him back to Pilate".
Later, Herod and Pilate became friends.
research help: ' The Murder of Jesus' by John Macarthur.
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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