Changing the Lives of Ordinary People

Could you imagine even having a minor part in one of the greatest stories of all time?

Junius is an aging centurion in the Roman Legion. At his friend's request he accepts an assignment to the remote city of Jerusalem.

What role do you think you may have played?

Junius sails off to Jerusalem with his wife, Antonia, his house slave, Prago, and Prago's daughter Cassia. Upon arrival they become swept up in the intrigue of the day, each playing a part in the within the everyday spectacle.

Would you play your part with distinction?

Antonia plays the woman of faith, prodding and encouraging her husband to do the right thing. Cassia performs admirably through her ordeal of divine healing. Prago dutifully though unknowingly leads the disciples to the upper room for the last supper. Junius deals straightforward with Pilate and perhaps has the most difficult job of all, pounding the nails into the hands of one who gave him freedom.

Overview

PLACE: ROME AND JERUSALEM

TIME: CIRCA 32 – 34 AD

PLAYERS:

Junius: Aging Centurion of the Roman Legion, at the end of his career

Antonia: Junius’ wife

Prago: Junius house slave

Cassia: Prago’s young daughter

Antillus: Junius veteran sergeant in Jerusalem

Prius: Lowly private in the garrison

Excellus: Junius trusted friend in the Legion, now on his way to becoming a Roman Senator

REFERENCES:

John: Chapter 8 (Adulterous woman)

Matthew: Chapter 8 (Heals centurion’s servant)

Luke: Chapter 22 (Man carrying a jar of water)

Luke: Chapter 23, John: Chapter 19 (Jesus on the cross)

John: Chapter 20, Luke Chapter 24 (Empty tomb)