Lazarus page 2

 Lazarus page 2 by ric gustafson

Lazarus enjoyed working in his vineyard. His vines were beautiful and lush. At the edge of Lazarus's vineyard was the estate of Herod Antipas.

Lazarus heard news about John the Baptizer. He had called Herod and his wife adulterers. He was calling religious leaders vipers and false shepherds.

One day, Judah told him he wanted to see this Baptizer in person. The next day, they rode past where Lazarus's wife and son were buried. They rode to the edge of the wilderness of the Jordan. They could see bands of common folk flocking toward the Baptizer. They were walking next to mostly young strong men. They walked behind some boulders. Then they heard the Baptizer's voice.

" Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?". He was preaching from the riverbank. Lazarus observed him. He was built like a laborer. He had a braided beard. He was dressed in camel skin. He wore a wide leather belt.

They watched as John scolded the Pharisees and the other religious leaders. They knew the longer they stayed, trouble might start. They left and camped overnight under the stars.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric