Pilate page 26 by ric Gustafson
The sweating lictor lashed Jesus's back with much vigor. Jesus's blood was flowing onto the stone pavement of the courtyard.
After a while, Pilate walked over. He clapped his hands. " That's enough".
The lictor stopped.
One soldier found an old purple robe and put it on Jesus. Another soldier took branches from a thorn bush and formed it into a prickly crown. It was jammed onto the top of Jesus's head. Blood began to seep down his face. A reed was placed into his right hand. As Jesus silently stood, the entire company of soldiers fell onto their knees and saluted him.
" Hail King of the Jews" they yelled.
One by one, they walked past Jesus. Some slapped his face. Some spit on him.
After a while, Pilate clapped his hands again. " Enough of this".
He pointed to Flavius. " Bring him outside".
research help: ' Pontius Pilate' by Paul L Maier
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
No comments:
Post a Comment