The Lenten Adventure Forum

I know the things you speak about, friend, and it troubles me very much. Because of who I am, I have had to keep my mouth shut, who would listen to me anyway, I am nobody, at least to all those Pharisees who can't see anybody beyond the end of their nose, and only listen to those who agree with them. Yes, I'm appalled by our people. They act brave in private, and then cower away from the Romans and the Pharisees in the light of day. My father was not afraid to speak out in public. I wish he were still here among us, but alas, it is not so.

You know me friend, and you know that there have been times when I did speak my mind, what did it get me? Mud thrown in my face, that's what, and laughter, but then I saw those same people turn shame faced away because their faces told me they knew the truth of what I said, but couldn't or wouldn't admit it in public.

John is a lot like father, he's not afraid to speak his mind and the people praise him for it and flock to him, though we know that has ended. His time as he said is ended. The soldiers came, and we can only hope that what we saw at the River Jordan was true, that the man he baptized is Messiah. In my heart I know it's true, but what will happen to Him? Will He speak out against the Pharisees and Sadducees? And if He does, what will they do to him in return? Father said that Messiah must die for the nation in order for salvation to come to the people. It was the only way we could be saved from the Romans, though how that will save us from the Romans, I don't know.

Yes, I'm confused, and growing more confused by the day with everything that seems to be happening all at once. Where will it end? Must we wait for Judgment Day before we see the whole truth of the matter? Is that when all will be revealed of this evil time?

You said you aren't going to the Sanhedron, is it because they will find out you have these convictions and ideas contrary to their thinking?

I heard some troubling reports today at the River. A group of zealots who want to take the Romans by force, led by a man who calls his name Barrabbas. If they should rise up against Rome only evil for our people could come from that, and then where would we be?

(Shaking head) I just don't know what to think anymore. I can only watch and see, and hope for a miracle for our people.


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