Pilate 2021 page 21 by ric gustafson
On Monday evening after the crucifixion, Pilate and the Antonia garrison tribune visited the tomb. They quietly entered a rock hewn sepulcher. They noticed a slab of stone. On it were linen grave wrappings. At the head was a burial napkin. There was an odor of myrrh and aloes. There was no body.
Pilate stared at the tribune. " Are you sure this is the right tomb?".
" Yes Prefect". the tribune sighed. " This was the tomb sealed by the temple guard".
" And where are the guards now?".
" They left Prefect". The tribune frowned. " Right after the earth tremor early Sunday morning".
That night, Pilate had trouble sleeping. He was pondering about the missing corpse of Jesus of Nazareth. He knew it was the work of his disciples. Who else would have a motive for stealing his body?.
That had to be the answer. Pilate went to sleep.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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