Flavius Artemis the centurion page 23 by ric gustafson
Flavius pointed to two of his soldiers. " Bring up the two thieves from the dungeon". When they came, the two plus Jesus were brought from the Hall of Judgment into the street.
Flavius pointed. " Keep that jeering crowd back".
A crossbeam was put on the backs of the two thieves. A crossbeam was also put on the bloody torn back of Jesus. The two thieves were put up front. Jesus was put behind them. Flavius walked up front to help the keep the growing crowd at bay.
The procession began. The three men slowly tried to walk with the heavy crossbeams at their back. By this time, Jesus was very weak from the scourging. He fell down.
Flavius's admiration for Jesus had been growing. He felt sympathy.
" Halt". He walked over and helped him get back up.
The procession started again. Flavius knew it was a short walk to the northwest gate of the city. Outside that gate was a hill called Golgotha. It was a familiar place for the centurion. He had performed many crucifixions there.
Jesus fell down again.
Frustrated, Flavius looked intently at the crowd of people. He noticed an African bystander who looked strong. " You". He pointed at him. " Pick up that crossbeam and follow us".
The heavy crossbeam was put on the bystander's strong shoulders.
The procession started again.
research help: ' The Murder of Jesus' by John Macarthur
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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