I Appeal To Caesar!

• Nicodemus , always slow and careful to make important decisions, is the member who went to see Jesus by night to ask theological questions ( probably leaving with more questions than he went with! ). Nicodemus has spread his respect for Jesus among his friends. • Joseph of Arimathea, a very wealthy man, is dedicated to righteous living and doing what the Scriptures teach. Joseph was the one who approached Pontius Pilate to secure the body of Jesus after the crucifixion, giving up his own new, expensive tomb for the burial! How very embarrassing! (Caiaphas shakes his head in unbelief!) The nervous High Priest strides to the open window overlooking the terrace below. His eyes sweep over the city asleep in darkness, and he feels new assurance rising within ... but “where are my three associates?” * * * * * As if on cue, an attractive Arab woman in exquisite gown appears. Hagar, the carefully groomed servant, speaks in precise Hebrew an announces,

“Master, your three visitors have arrived.”

Caiaphas nods, motions to bring them in, and slowly

turns to receive them.

“Ah, brethren, come in, you honor my house with your

presence!”

“Please be seated and enjoy this small repast with

pleasure!”