I Appeal To Caesar!

“According to this report,” Caiaphas replies, “the men of all the families were given sound beatings with sticks, and the families in jail were given bare subsistence rations.”

“But!” exclaimed Annas, “Have any of the men

recanted their belief in Jesus as the Christ?”

“Yes!” Caiaphas gives an affirmative answer: “Three of the men have renounced their belief in Jesus, and those families have returned to their homes. The others remain in jail.” The inhumane project has united the two brigands in a sickening mutual satisfaction! As they continue their evaluation, Saul approaches the Mansion. * * * * * Saul is cautious, yet emboldened, to go to Caiaphas and suggest his most ambitious outreach yet. Saul’s hostile attitude has actually accelerated, becoming a personal, burning vendetta, breathing threats of murder against the disciples of Jesus.

Saul enters the High Priest’s Palace and proceeds to

the waiting room.

The High Priest enters smiling with hands extended in welcome! “I hear the stoning of Stephen was executed without flaw! You did your part magnificently! My plan is unfolding perfectly, and even Annas is excited about the results! We are taking back our Temple and people!

“What exciting new thing do you have in mind this

morning, Saul?”