A few days later, which is the first day of Passover, according to Jewish practice, believers will gather for a meal on this day to celebrate God's help in helping the Jews escape Egypt, and Joshua and the twelve disciples are no exception.
But no one noticed that Judah took this opportunity to quietly go to the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. However, except Joshua, who had already known all this, no one knew about his departure, but Joshua did not
Open your mouth.
When it was time for the dinner party, thirteen people gathered around a table. As the godfather, Joshua sat in the center as a matter of course, while the twelve disciples lined up one after another.
It was like eating and drinking like ordinary people. There was no splendor, no hymns, and music. Even the room was a little cramped, but the thirteen people still ate bread together, prayed to God together, and washed hands together.
At the end, according to Jewish custom, they should sing together and agree to spend the Passover together next year, but Joshua became uncharacteristically silent and looked around at his disciples.
The disciples looked at each other and were at a loss, but Joshua looked at the people in front of him and just smiled and said.
"Very good...everyone is very good."
Before the disciples could understand, there was a sudden noise outside the door, and a group of priests came in with their servants. As soon as they came in, they saw the people gathering in front of them and said loudly.
"Joshua! Your death has come!"
As he said this, several servants stepped forward to capture Joshua, but the disciples were unwilling. At that time, some of the disciples had a bad temper and tried to draw their swords, but then a voice rang out.
"No!"
Faced with the arrests of several servants, Joshua not only showed no resistance, but instead shouted loudly to stop his disciples' movements.
The disciples were stunned and stopped instinctively. Then several servants took the opportunity to take Joshua away. Even so, Joshua still struggled to look back at the disciples in front of him and shook his head.
They don't want to move.
…
After Joshua was bound, not long after, first the Jewish chief priest saw him, and then for some reason, a long series of parchments appeared in his hand, which recorded what Joshua said during his sermon.
Said all kinds of things, and then accused him of being a "fanatic with false words."
Regarding what the chief priest said, Joshua just closed his eyes and remained silent. He knew that this was just a formality. After all, he was also the leader of a sect. How could he kill at will? Naturally, he had to find an excuse first.
It was just that he took the initiative to give the "excuse" parchment to the chief priest.
And it was indeed true. There was no nonsense. Immediately, the priests escorted him to Pilate, the governor of the Jewish province in the city.
According to the customs of the Roman Empire, it was basically to respect the customs and habits of local kingdoms, so on Passover, the empire would release a prisoner in accordance with local requirements.
When Joshua came, there was already a prisoner here, and when he looked at the prisoner, even Joshua was surprised.
"Libber?"
The person in front of him seemed to be the same Lieber who had saved his father and himself, and who was later forced to become a robber because he resisted Pilate. But now, he already had another name.
Barabbas.
A bandit who was extremely famous within the Jewish Kingdom for his staunch actions for Jewish independence.
And looking at Joshua, Lieber, or Barabbas in front of them, their faces were also dumbfounded.
"How could you..."
In the hall, Pilate looked at the many Jewish priests in front of him and Joshua, who was in a state of embarrassment with many wounds on his body, and he couldn't help but frown.
He has always been at odds with the Jews, but his relationship with the Jewish priests is actually good. After all, he also needs the help of the Jewish priests to manage the Jewish provinces, and the Jewish priests also need to please him to maintain their power. Both parties can be said to be mutually beneficial.
.
"Who is this person?"
He spoke.
"This is a blasphemer who talks nonsense and claims to be the Son of God and the King of the Jews."
A Jewish priest spoke first.
Pilate looked at the Jewish priests and Joshua in front of him, and immediately understood that this was obviously the Jewish priests trying to use his hands to get rid of someone they didn't like.
He rubbed his temples, then turned to look at the priests in front of him and said.
"Today is the first day of Passover. I think you should decide who to let go as soon as possible, so you can save the time and ask questions later."
The Jewish chief priest looked inside the hall, pointed at the only prisoner, Lieber, and said.
"Then let him go."
Lieber's eyes showed surprise, but then he looked at Joshua in front of him. He didn't know why Joshua was locked up, but he still said eagerly.
"No! You should let him go."
But Joshua just shook his head and said calmly looking at Lieber in front of him.
"Let him go, then arrest me."
Pilate was too lazy to pay attention to the relationship between the two, and waved his hands casually to the Jewish priests.
"Then leave it to you to handle it yourself."
…
In the chaotic and messy residence, Judas stood blankly. He listened to the many disciples beside him who seemed to be saying something, but he didn't notice it at all. He just walked to his room in a daze and sat on the bed.
, was silent for a long time.
After a long time, he suddenly started laughing, laughing and crying again.
"Thirty silver coins...thirty silver coins."
There was deep reluctance in that hoarse voice.
He bit his lower lip until it bled, and finally found a rope in the room, tied a knot, and hung it from the beam.
Bring a stool, step on it, and align your neck with the rope loop.
On that day, Joshua told Judah his plan. For a faith, a role model that can be remembered is extremely important. Just like Moses in Judaism, if the church wants to develop, it will inevitably have to sacrifice people. Instead of
It is better to sacrifice yourself than to let others sacrifice.
Judas knew very well that his Lord had not told him all of His reasons, but when he accidentally saw the Lord's tired and haggard face in the reflective mirror, he realized something...
Unlike what Joshua thought, Judah understood the Lord in whom he believed very well, far better than Joshua thought, and he understood even more the confusion that had always troubled Joshua.
From the beginning to the end, he did not believe in the Son of God, the Messiah, or doomsday salvation. In other words, he never believed in any gods or religions. For a person who deceives for a living, he has no confidence in everything.
All are full of doubts.
But... when he saw the scene of that man preaching, he was shocked. What kind of perseverance and patience can make someone so willing to persuade those people who have no oil at all? Are you willing to heal?
Too many country people?
He has never believed in God. Even if there is a God in the sky, he will not believe in Him, because God has never appeared in his most difficult time. Why should such a God be worthy of his belief?
Then, it’s not like he really doesn’t believe anyone.
At least... he really wanted to believe what the guy who talked about love, forgiveness, and kindness all day long said, believed in the kingdom of heaven he talked about, and the salvation he talked about, because when he was most confused, it was such a guy who really
He was willing to help him without caring about his bad reputation.
"..."
Accompanied by a soft sound under his feet, his hanging body put great pressure on his neck, and he couldn't even breathe. Soon, the sky and the earth became dark in front of his eyes, and his brain gradually blurred. Only a vague picture could be vaguely recalled.
Among the many patients, the extremely gentle man who was shrouded in light like a god was patiently trying to save the patient in front of him...
In the palm of his loosened hand, thirty silver coins rolled to the ground.