Apostle Peter and the Last Supper Page #5

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The betrayal

is at hand!

Brother.

Put down your weapon.

Remember what

I taught you.

He who lives by the sword

will die by the sword.

Put down your weapon.

Who is it

that you seek?

Jesus of Nazareth.

I am he.

Lord!

This is a

tale for the ages.

You swear it all

happened as you say?

Every word.

So they took

Lord Jesus-

your Lord Jesus-

and they crucified him?

Tell me of that.

it was-

witnessed by many.

Jesus our Lord

was crucified

just as it

was prophesied.

He had to die.

I don't understand.

Why did he die?

Why did he not call

his angels to save him,

use his power to come

down from the cross,

anything to avoid the

horror of crucifixion?

A t

last, we come to it.

You are clever,

Martinian.

Your thoughts, we!-

Think back to all that

I have told you of Jesus.

So Jesus said he

would be gloried in death,

so he must have planned

on being betrayed.

So his death was a sacrifice,

but a sacrifice of what?

We were speaking

of sin,

so the sacrifice

was for a sin,

but what sin?

He was pure

and had none.

So he died for a sin

that was not his own.

Go on.

Since we've sinned,

he must have died

for our sins.

So when he died,

he sacrificed himself

for all our sins.

Martinian,

you do understand.

No-

No, I-

I don't know

I think it was better when

I didn't know any of this.

I don't think

I'm ready.

If I become

a follower of Jesus,

I might be persecuted

and die like you.

How are you not

afraid to die?

I do not want to die,

burl am not

afraid of death.

This life is temporary.

Just as Christ was raised

from the dead into life,

I, and all

who believe in him,

will be raised

from the dead.

Don't forget,

I saw the risen Christ.

I know he died.

I saw the empty tom b.

But more than this,

I saw the risen Lord.

I walked with him,

and talked with him,

and ate with him.

I must think on this.

I must speak

to my wife.

My love,

what news?

What?

Have you gone mad?

You haven't left

this spot.

You must go home.

You've been here

the entire night!

I wait to hear

Simon Peter's answer.

Why did you make me

ask that question?

You are a man grown.

You may do

as you wish.

You make threats

I can't ignore.

No, I was

as curious as you.

I've gone too far,

and now I am unsure.

Unsure? Of what?

Everything.

The gods, the world,

the afterlife, myself.

And I will not endanger you

by accepting this faith.

Martinian-

No, you are

my wife.

I am your husband.

Martinian- It is my

duty to protect you!

I am putting

my foot down.

We will hear no more

of these Christians.

My love, I am already

a Christian.

H ow?

How did this happen?

There was a slave

who told me of Jesus,

a girl from the market,

told me

the words of Christ.

I met her in secret,

and we talked many times.

When she took ill,

I tended her death bed.

My love, she-

she had no fear

of dying.

She had a peace

that was indescribable.

She was meek,

gentle, kind.

She was the least,

and she shall stand rst

next to Christ

in heaven.

When death took her,

she smiled,

as if she could

already see his face.

I have that same

peace, Martinian.

If I were to die tomorrow,

I have such rest in my heart.

My beloved Martinian, do you

not desire to have that same-

that same rest

in your heart?

Call to Jesus

in prayer.

Ask him to

forgive your sins.

Ask him to be your Savior

from sin and punishment.

I do not believe

my ears.

I am married

to an outlaw!

Do you love me?

You know I do

with all my heart.

Then you must choose,

for my path is with Christ.

Where does

your path lead?

I don't know.

You have taken counsel

with Simon Peter himself.

You have heard

the truth from his lips.

What more do you

need to hear?

Nothing.

I need nothing more.

Do you still

seek his blessing?

Wait here.

Time's up, sherman.

Third day breaks.

You are mine.

I fear no evil.

Christ has victory

over you.

My fate is

sealed by Christ.

I just have one

last question.

Where did you find the strength

to become the man that you are,

from an ordinary fisherman

to a great apostle?

People line up just so that

your shadow might fall on them.

What caused

this transformation?

It was all God.

Jesus chose me.

He walked with me

and taught me.

He gave me the

Holy Spirit to guide me,

and God has a plan

for you, too.

The wager is yours,

Simon Peter.

You have won.

I have decided.

I will stand with you

and as Christ is my Lord.

Now come, I will

take you out of here

before the shift changes.

Jesus Christ

welcomes you

with honor and love,

Martinian,

but I cannot

go with you.

That would only

endanger you.

I will die.

Oh, cursed on that.

I thought you

would say that.

Hold on.

What have you done?

You would not

come to her.

What else

was I to do?

This is dangerous.

Simon Peter,

apostle of Christ,

I beg you,

give me your blessing.

Novella, is your

life given over to Jesus?

Do you claim him to be

your Lord and salvation?

Yes.

Then you shall

be blessed as you desire.

Accept this blessing in the

glorious name of the Father,

His Son Jesus Christ,

and the Holy-

Processus.

Processus,

what are you doing?

Do you like

persecution so much

that you want

to partake of it?

You heard his words,

as well as I.

Did you not hear

the truth in them?

They were just stories.

What of Christ,

the man himself?

His words, his followers are

spreading across the land,

fulfilling prophecies,

performing miracles,

risen from the dead,

that is no story!

He was a rebel,

and his followers are outlaws!

That is what

the emperor says.

What do you think?

Am I an outlaw?

My wife?

Would you see us

tortured and killed?

You're asking

me to disobey my command!

I'm asking you

to think for your soul,

the part of you that

will live forever.

Stop confusing me!

Let go of your anger,

your distrust.

How dare you

talk down to me.

I am arresting you!

Let him into

your heart.

Shut your mouth!

Save yourself!

I said shut up!

Martinian!

Strike me

all you want.

I am your friend

and I love you.

Christ our Lord

loves you.

Come Process us.

Receive Jesus as your Savior

and be free of all your sins.

God the Father,

you have given us salvation.

Touch these hearts,

as today they recognize

their need for you,

and they wish to accept

Jesus as Lord.

Processus,

Martinfan,

pray with me.

"Lord, I accept

Jesus as my Savior,

and I thank you

for the forgiveness of sin. "

Lord,

I accept Jesus as my Savior,

and I thank you

for the forgiveness of sin.

Amen.

Amen.

Amen.

Novella, you seek

the blessing of Christ.

May I ask?

We are without child.

"I will withhold no good

thing from those who love me,

says the Lord.

Go in peace.

Thank you.

How many times

have I told the guards?

Political prisoners on the left,

religious fanatics on the right.

Do I have to do everything

myself around here?

You two,

where's your prisoner?

It is past dawn,

you great louts.

He is to be crucified.

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