I Appeal To Caesar!

As he speaks, the twelve leading disciples, called apostles, who had scattered throughout the crowd for better control and supervision, make their way forward and form a friendly-but-protective shield around Jesus.

Saul is concerned . . . turning to Nicodemus he

whispers hoarsely, “What is he about to do?”

Older and wiser, Nicodemus replies like a parent, “He

is about to pray for the sick! Just watch!”

Jesus Ministering to the People

The two men are close enough to see that as Jesus walks among the sick people, he is touching, patting and hugging these hopeless people in friendship; his constant smiles assure them of God’s great love and concern. Jesus sometimes quotes Scripture. Stopping for a moment, Jesus