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Narration 4
Narrator 2: Suddenly the quiet of this remote garden of prayer was
shattered by the din of a loud and angry crowd. Led by
Judas, one of the twelve, this mob comprised of chief
priests, officers of the temple guard, elders, and others
seized Jesus, taking Him to Caiaphas, the High Priest.
Narrator 1: There, Jesus was subjected to a trial filled with lies and
mockery. Standing before the religious teachers and
chief priests, false accusations abounded as they sought
ways to put an end to this prophet's influence.
Narrator 2: The misguided motives of these religious leaders
ultimately resulted in the sentence that they had sought:
the crucifixion of this so-called Messiah, Jesus the
Christ. This One who had come serving others in love
had now been sentenced to death by a crowd filled
with hate.
Narrator 1: The fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy had become a
reality on this day: He was despised and rejected, a man of
sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Surely He took up our
infirmities and carried our sorrows. He was pierced for our
transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; the punishment
that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we
are healed.
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