The Jewish Council and the Roman Governor (Long Version)
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Cast (8 Characters)
- Narrator
- Jesus
- Caiaphas
- Pilate
- Guard 1
- Guard 2
- Crowd Leader
- Witness
Props: Council chamber, chains, courtroom backdrop
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Scene 1 – Night Trial
Narrator: The Jewish Council questioned Jesus all night long. fileciteturn98file0
Caiaphas: Are You the Son of God?
Jesus: I am.
Witness: There is no proof against Him.
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Scene 2 – Judgment Declared
Narrator: The high priest declared his judgment.
Caiaphas: He must die.
Guard 1: Take Him away.
Guard 2: Move!
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Scene 3 – Handed to Pilate
Narrator: Jesus was taken to the Roman Governor Pilate.
Pilate: What has He done?
Jesus: (silent)
Crowd Leader: Crucify Him!
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Scene 4 – Pilate Finds No Fault
Narrator: Pilate examined Jesus carefully.
Pilate: I find no guilt in Him.
Witness: He is innocent.
Crowd Leader: Crucify!
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Scene 5 – The Crowd Pressure
Narrator: The crowd became louder.
Crowd Leader: Release Barabbas!
Pilate: But He is innocent!
Guard 1: The crowd is angry.
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Scene 6 – The Final Decision
Narrator: Pilate feared a riot.
Pilate: I will release Barabbas.
Guard 2: And Jesus?
Pilate: Take Him to be crucified.
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Scene 7 – Jesus Taken Away
Narrator: Jesus was led away by soldiers.
Jesus: (silent acceptance)
Caiaphas: It is done.
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Bible Lesson
Jesus was wrongly accused but fulfilled God’s plan to save the world.
Memory Verse:
“He was led like a lamb to the slaughter.”