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Forgive me, Lord.

He has to eat something.

He'll die.

As if the grief were not enough?

It is repentance for the manner in which the child was conceived.

Three days, maybe four, I understand, but six?

Can a person live without food for six days?

If anyone can, it would be him.

He has probably gone longer when he was on the run from Saul.

He was a teenager.

If the king of Israel starves on our watch, we'll be executed.

This regime has slaughtered people for less.

Come on.

Forgive me.

- Your Majesty, please take some nourishment. - Has the child been restored?

Not yet,

but the doctor says he is fighting, my lord.

Then leave me to my prayers.

Bathsheba needs you.

- The child needs you. - I said leave.

What is needed...

is my repentance.

Doctor?

He's gone, Your Highness.

No!

No!

What are the right words?

There are none.

I'm ready.

Why are we getting ready for a dinner I cannot eat?

How can you eat at a time like this?

While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept.

As you should be now.

Would that bring him back again?

I asked of our God,

whether he might be gracious to us and let our child live.

My prayer was not answered.

Why not?

Why some prayers and not others?

I don't know.

I've never known.

And still you worship.

I do.

Through sorrow and joy, and sorrow again.

This is the meaning of faith.

But it cannot bring our son back.

No.

We can't.

But sooner or later, we will both go to that same end.

He will not return to us,

but we will go to him.

The separation... is just for now.

For a time.

A time.

It could be a long time.

It could be tomorrow.

This is the way of all things.

♪ Oh, child, come on in Jump in the water ♪

♪ Got no trouble with the mess you been ♪

♪ Walk on the water, ooh ♪

♪ You walk on the water, ooh ♪

♪ You walk on the water ♪

♪ Oh, child ♪

♪ You walk on the water ♪

♪ Got no trouble ♪

♪ You walk on the water ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh ♪

♪ Walk on the water ♪

Dominus?

- He just walked right out. - What is this? Who put this here?

It's obstructing the street, you filthy animals.

It smells like a sewer on a hot day.

Oh, wait! It is a hot day. And this is a sewer.

Dominus, your helmet.

At least carry your sword, dominus!

Look at this dog! Unattended, unchained, spreading disease.

Dominus. Can you help me?

And this dog. What is your permanent address?

- I don't have... - Of course, you don't.

Why...? Why are you here?

Messiah is here.

Get off of my street.

- Dominus, he doesn't... - Get rid of the dog!

Both of them.

Hey!

Are you up to date on your taxes?

Tell me the truth. You know I can find out quickly if I want to.

And if you lie...

- I'm... - I... I... I... You're what?

- Making payments on an overdue balance. - Ah.

This...

is one of them.

You! Why are you not selling from a booth?

Do you have a permit?

- He did not say what he was looking for? - No, primi. Wouldn't even take his helmet.

In the bucket. Make it so. Now. Now. Yes.

Hades and Styx...

Move along! Nothing to see here. There's some over there.

And this here. Can't you smell it? I don't know how you people live like this.

Dominus.

- Is everything all right? - Nothing is all right, Gaius.

Look around you.

If you have an order to give, dominus, we will carry it out.

Rome assigned me to this hellhole because they thought I couldn't hack it in the bigger cities.

But, oh, they changed their tune

when my tribute record posted among the highest in the region.

Now, my ledgers are in the red.

I told you to make life difficult for the followers of Jesus.

We have enforced curfews and implemented...

Taxes! Taxes were the only leg I had to stand on in the empire,

and those vulgar pilgrims have cut it off!

What can be done, dominus?

I'm done giving you ideas, Gaius.

No more conversations, no more of me mentoring you.

Results only.

The tent city will shrink by ten cubits a day starting now.

Say it back to me, primi.

I gave you that title and I can strip it away.

- Ten cubits a day. - Ten cubits a day, what?

- The tent city will shrink by that much. - Or?

- Or I'll... - Or you'll be a centurion again.

Maybe something even lower, depending on how I feel when I wake up that day.

Yes, dominus.

I'm not going to lose my job or my future

because I hastily promoted some Germanic tax collector escort.

- Oh, hello. - Are you being chased?

It's madness out there. The pilgrims.

Come, sit.

I was just telling your eema how quickly word has spread.

The synagogues of Gennesaret and Bethsaida sent in orders for anointing oil.

Ramah said just yesterday she got an inquiry from the rabbis at Cana.

Mm-hm.

We're going to have to buy another olive grove just to keep up.

- Is there something in your ears? - What?

You aren't listening.

- Yes, we are. - We are.

You said you're getting more orders for olive oil.

You sound overjoyed.

- That's good for you. We're glad. - What do you want us to do?

- Jump up and down and dance? - "Us"? "We"? I thought you were in a fight.

Why are you bringing that up? It never came to blows.

- You know what I mean. - How do you want us to be?

You say it's a shame because we disagree. Now it's suspicious because we're unified.

I may be getting old, but my eyes are still good.

- I see you boys. - See what?

You're hiding something.

- No, we are not! - We are not.

I know Jesus is teaching you important things,

but apparently how to keep a secret is not one of them.

Rabbi has asked us to keep many things a secret.

- And we have. - Yes.

Here's some free advice.

Next time someone says you're hiding something,

don't be defensive and howl that you aren't. Dead giveaway.

Is there no more wine?

What happened on the trip to Caesarea Philippi?

Jesus gave Simon a new name. Who wants more wine?

Peter. "The rock."

Are you happy now?

I'm not anything. Just confused maybe.

"Rock."

Meaning "hard, stable"?

I'm not saying I would ever disagree with Jesus, but that doesn't really sound like Simon.

Sure.

He said...

like a stone for the foundation of a house.

Hmm. So then what are your new names?

This is ridiculous.

You've done more for Jesus than Simon, fivefold.

Five?

Those rows you planted in Samaria?

The notes you're keeping of his words and deeds?

Matthew is recording too.

And controlling the crowd at the sermon.

Staying behind to wait for Simon when he was full of bitterness and doubt

over what happened to Eden.

That's four.

- Leaving your jobs to follow him? - Everyone did that, Eema.

Regardless, you boys deserve real standing and blessing.

Salome...

Zeb, this is important.

When people see Jesus, our boys should always be right by his side.

If that's what Jesus wants, then that's what will happen.

- That's not what he said in the Korazim Plateau. - What?

You don't remember?

"Ask and it will be given to you."

Seek and you will find.

- Knock and it will be opened to you." - "Knock and it will be opened to you."

"For everyone who asks, receives, and the one who seeks, finds.

And to the one who knocks, it will be opened."

We can really just ask him anything?

What else could "ask and it will be given to you" mean?

I think he means when you are seeking first the Kingdom of God.

This is about the Kingdom of God.

Kingdoms need officers, authorities, people of influence.

Sounds like Jesus has begun handing out titles and roles,

starting with Simon.

Don't you want influence?

Don't you want the blessing that comes from being closest to God?

I don't want you to be last or far from God.

And if you don't ask for this authority now, others will get in front of you.

- I need to explain this to you? - Eema is right.

If we can ask for anything, so long as we seek first the kingdom,

so can everyone else.

I don't know. The group has been doing so well.

The grieving for the Baptizer has been complete.

Uh, Peter forgave Matthew for everything that happened between them.

- Simon forgave Matthew? - Peter.

Yes. Yes. Hugs and everything.

- That really does deserve a name change. - Don't change the subject.

We just don't want to cause a stir, Eema.

What if it casts a shadow over Thomas and Ramah's engagement?

I could never do that to Thomas.

If you're going to sit idly by and do nothing, maybe I'll ask him myself.

- Eema, please do not do that! - Please do not ask that.

Salome, really?

You've got this.

I'm putting an extra blanket on top so she thinks it's just for a picnic, huh?

Why am I so nervous?

Just breathe.

You're gonna do great, huh?

There, three more. I am nearly done with this, Mary. What about you?

Just these two, I think this is enough for both of them.

Okay. We'll add those to the rest of the order.

Shalom.

- Boker tov, my friends. - Boker tov.

To what do we owe the pleasure of your company, John?

Important business.

This is important business.

- Well... - Finishing this one up

and then add the rest of the order.

This is the last of it.

Ramah.

I was wondering if we could...

- Walk. - go for a short walk?

Oh. Um...

We're very busy. There's so many orders coming in and...

Please?

Nathanael!

What?

Whose turn is it?

Ah, they're all gone. I'll do it.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

John, no. You're an unreliable chaperone.

What? Unreliable?

Overly permissive.

- So whose turn is it? - I don't know. We normally cast lots.

- Can you do it? - I would,

except...

I don't want to.

Andrew!

The arrangements for the quiddushin are nearly all in place.

John has agreed to be the witness on my side.

Jesus has agreed to serve as witness on your side

and as Rabbi to sign the ketubah confirming a unique circumstance.

There's one thing left.

The object of value.

- I thought we agreed that... - I know. I know.

But... I wanted to get you something.

I actually knew what I wanted it to be back when we just worked together,

before the wedding at Cana.

I traded my way up from a cinnamon loaf,

to a fish, to a lantern, to a bookshelf, barter after barter,

all the way up to...

A sundial.

Thomas.

It's perfect.

For our future home.

Sorry.

Something in my throat.

It's beautiful.

And you knew for years?

Whenever we would work together, I would lose track of time,

- which is not like me. - No, it's not.

When we would have a conversation on the road or after an event...

it was like time stopped.

I couldn't tell afterwards if it had been ten minutes or an hour.

I think I felt the same,

but held back my feelings because I had so little control over who Abba would choose.

You don't have to be afraid anymore.

Because we'll be together until the end of time.

And we'll have this to keep track of the hours in between.

I don't know what to say.

So don't.

Actually, I, um...

I do remember something I wanted to say.

When all of this started to become real,

after we spoke with Jesus on the way to Caesarea,

I visited with Eden...

to see if she had any advice.

Si... Uh...

Peter and I are very different people.

You are.

But marriage is marriage,

and you do follow the same rabbi.

And he's called you to a very special kind of life.

Yes.

I want us to learn from what happened to Simon and Eden with their baby.

...as a heretic and a blasphemer to be challenged and questioned.

This edict...

prompted by reports of what was a most impassioned speech by Rabbi Shammai

to the great Sanhedrin in Jerusalem,

identifies Jesus of Nazareth, by name,

as a heretic and a blasphemer to be challenged and questioned,

and if caught in blasphemy,

to be taken for questioning to the High Council.

He is known to be in or near Capernaum.

I myself witnessed him in the town square performing sorcery and necromancy

and publicly self-identifying as the Anointed One.

He was rude and dismissive, and every bit as dangerous as this edict warns.

Every one of you is to be on high alert.

Jerusalem thinks little of Capernaum,

but we know more than any other place in Israel about this person of interest.

Oh, I appreciate this.

I don't think I'm hung... Even more. I don't think I'm hungry enough to eat all of it.

Every time you preach, you're exhausted and immediately asking for food afterwards.

So we just thought we'd get ahead of it.

I'm happy to test out your theory.

- Rabbi, why are you preaching today? - Hmm?

Because the circumstances demand it.

- Which ones? - There's growing tension in Capernaum.

The pilgrims, our Pharisees, even the Romans.

And I must ensure that they are listening to the right voice.

They are being led poorly.

Do we literally just come right out and ask to sit at his left and right hand?

I mean, where did Eema even come up with that?

I think she was referring to how Bathsheba sat on the right hand of King Solomon on his throne.

Wasn't that when she was trying to get someone killed?

Yes. David wrote, "The Lord says to my Adonai,

'Sit by my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.'"

- We're not trying to kill anyone. - What if it reminds him of that?

Okay. Why don't we just ask for seats?

No, no. But then...

- But then it could be any seats. - Like the back of a synagogue.

We're overthinking this.

Tonight, Jesus will be feeling good about his sermon, and we can ask him then.

If he has any questions, we can clarify. It'll be a conversation.

- Just not in front of anybody. - Absolutely not in front of anybody. Shh.

What are you looking for? A lion?

Why would I be looking for a lion?

You just seem nervous.

Not about a lion.

Okay, fine.

Peter, do you think this is a good idea?

- What? - This sermon.

When I invited Gaius,

he seemed very alarmed that we were planning a public gathering of any kind.

Yeah. With all the heat coming in from both Rome and the Pharisees,

I think it's a terrible idea.

But what can he do, huh?

He is who he is. We can't run away from every conflict.

Besides, I didn't think a lot of things Jesus did were good ideas, huh?

But those things turned out, huh?

Hmm?

- Shula! - Master!

You weren't expecting to see me?

It'll never get old.

It's just that, um...

What?

We overheard that there's been some sort of edict from Jerusalem.

That's where they usually come from, hmm?

About you.

- By name? - If anyone catches you in blasphemy,

they are to have you taken to the Sanhedrin.

There's more.

Rabbi Akiva said that anyone who confesses Jesus as the Christ

is to be put out of the synagogue.

Who did you hear that from?

- Has it been enforced? - It doesn't matter.

I will be direct with the Pharisees today.

They've gone too far.

How long has this man been here?

It's Uzziah.

We've been friends since my malady started, but...

he's been blind since birth.

- Big James. - Yes, Rabbi?

Draw up some water from the well.

- Would you introduce me to your friend? - What are you...? You can't.

I know that look.

Why not?

It's Shabbat.

That'll make this more fun.

Uzziah, this is Jesus, the teacher.

- The one who healed Shula and me! - He knows, Barnaby.

- Barnaby, he's not deaf. He's blind. - Oh.

Shabbat shalom, Uzziah.

Shabbat shalom.

Rabbi.

Please, answer this for us.

Who sinned, Uzziah or his parents, that he was born blind?

- You're a friend of his? - Yes. And we've wondered for years.

It's not that this man sinned or his parents,

but that the work of God might be displayed in him.

Listen carefully.

We must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day.

Night is coming when no one can work.

And as long as I am in the world...

I am the light of the world.

We cannot work at night?

We have limited time on earth, Matthew.

I have limited time.

Let's not argue the sins of the past.

We've got light to give.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

This might feel strange...

but it will be worth it.

Put it there.

Hold still.

Now wash right here to your right.

That's it.

How does it look?

I got you.

I got you.

Rivka!

- Shalom. - Shalom.

I heard Jesus was here.

Rivka! Look!

Uzziah?

Uzziah, what happened?

The man who used to sit and beg had blurry white eyes.

- That's because he was blind! - You, come with me!

- Now? - Yes, now.

- To the synagogue. - I can't think of a better place.

Thank you. Thank you.

They want to see me at the synagogue.

I'm sure they do.

Tell my parents what happened and that I'm at the synagogue.

Absolutely! Right away!

Where do they live?

How would I know? I was blind the whole time I knew him.

We'll ask around. Let's go.

Do another miracle!

Yes!

That's not how this works.

But I have much to share with you.

So listen carefully. Everybody, come closer.

He's preaching in the square. Come quickly. Come, come, come.

Shh. Don't draw attention.

Where's Rabbi Akiva?

- What's so urgent? - The teacher, Jesus of Nazareth.

He's here in Capernaum right now. He just healed this man.

- How can you be certain it's him? - I've met him before.

Rabbi Akiva, there you are.

Jesus of Nazareth is here.

He just healed this man of blindness in the marketplace.

What do you mean?

- It's Shabbat. - I know.

You were blind?

Was, yes.

How did you receive your sight?

He put mud on my eyes,

and I wash,

and I see.

- Sorcery and dark arts. - That's exactly what I thought.

- We have not seen him do sorcery. - This man has broken Sabbath.

Broken bread with Gentiles and made false claims and heresies.

- He is not from God! - If he's such a sinner, how can he do these signs?

You. What do you say about him?

He's obviously a prophet. Look what he did to me.

Uzziah. Are you...?

Your eyes.

- Can you see me? - Yes.

- This is your son? - Yes.

- And he was born blind? - Yes.

- How can he see? - They told us the teacher from the...

Well, we know he's our son and he was born blind.

But how he sees and who opened his eyes?

We do not know.

Have you asked him? He is of age.

- You need to tell me how he did this. - I told you and you wouldn't listen.

All I know is this man must be from God.

Never since the world began has it been heard that anyone opened the eyes of a man born blind.

He must be the Christ, or he couldn't have done this.

No.

If all of this is true, give glory only to Adonai for this.

This teacher from Nazareth is a sinner.

Whether he is a sinner, I do not know.

One thing I do know...

that though I was blind...

now I see.

You were born in utter sin

and you preach at us in our own synagogue?

You know the edict.

Anyone who blasphemes by calling this sinner Christ, he is banned.

No, please. He doesn't know what he's saying. Please.

- We just know he was born blind. - Out, now!

We have to get to him right now.

Blessed is the womb that bore you.

Blessed rather is the one who hears the Word of God and keeps it.

For whoever does the will of my father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.

Some of us weren't here when you healed the blind man.

- Show us another sign. - Yes, a sign.

I know you want more signs and wonders so you can believe for sure.

And I have done them.

But it is an evil generation that seeks a sign.

And when all you seek are signs and wonders,

no sign will be given to you, except the sign of Jonah.

For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh,

so will the Son of Man be to this generation.

The queen of the south will rise up at the judgment

with the men of this generation and condemn them,

for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon.

And behold...

something greater than Solomon is here.

You would proclaim yourself greater than Solomon?

What right would the Queen of Sheba have to judge us?

Ah. Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Josiah. You're back.

Are you wanting to better understand my teaching?

Perhaps. You heard our questions.

Well, let me make it more plain.

The men of Nineveh will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it,

for they repented at the preaching of Jonah,

and behold, something greater than Jonah is here.

The men of Nineveh were evil.

Yes, but even they were qualified to judge this generation

because at least they repented when Jonah preached.

Is anyone writing this down?

It must be recorded word for word

so it can be held up in the Sanhedrin

and exposed for the contemptible insolence even his followers espouse.

You've interrupted him enough. We want to hear more.

Yes!

Ah.

So it's infectious.

Like a disease, this heretic's arrogance and insubordination spreads quickly

among Capernaum's uneducated class.

Go, tell Quintus what's happening

and pass along a message directly from me.

I cannot leave this situation.

You will get him that message.

If you serve him, you will.

Alert Quintus that there is a... gathering.

And let him know Atticus passes along this message...

He is no heretic. We just saw him do a miracle.

Ah, yes, Nazarene.

I just spoke to a man who claims you healed his blindness.

Today.

On Shabbat!

- Is there a question coming or...? - I was told you put mud on his eyes.

Where did you get mud,

knowing you're not supposed to make healing concoctions on Shabbat?

It was easy. I just spit on the dirt.

What? You touched his face with filth?

Cleanliness.

- That's what you're focused on? - You claim to be a rabbi, to be the son of God,

and you don't honor purity laws even on the most sacred day of the week?

You Pharisees...

you cleanse the outside of a cup and the dish,

and then you eat and drink food

that goes into a body that inside is full of greed and wickedness.

You fools!

Did not he who made the outside make the inside also?

But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you.

Are you saying giving alms is more important than being ritually clean?

I'm saying that your obsession with what is clean and unclean goes farther than God intended

and does no good for anybody but yourself.

We tithe everything so the poor can benefit, down to the smallest plants grown

- in our gardens. - And to that I say woe to you, Pharisees!

You tithe mint and dill and cumin, measuring carefully the last speck,

while neglecting what is actually important of the law.

Justice and mercy and faithfulness.

You blind guides,

straining out a gnat while swallowing a camel.

Look at these people.

What have you done to help them?

We have taught them how to observe God's perfect law,

while you actively defy and break and encourage others to deviate from it.

All of you! This man is dangerous. He's leading you astray.

His words bring hope and healing.

- His words are blasphemous, heretical, and rude! - Then I say woe to you, Pharisees,

for you love the best seat in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces.

Take it back. Right now. Recant your insulting words.

Oh, I'm just getting started.

People are getting trampled.

Please, please, stay calm.

- Okay? - Everyone, stay peaceful.

Stay close. But don't let anyone else in.

Matthew!

Gaius! Excuse me.

- Please, just... - Matthew!

Gaius!

You need to get Jesus out of here. Tell Simon it's serious.

Okay. Okay.

- Oh. It's Peter now. - Matthew!

- Dominus. - I'm busy.

The Pharisees have upset a peaceful gathering in the square.

It started out peaceful,

- but now the people are protesting the Pharisees. - No. No more chaos!

- Where's Gaius? - In the square, dominus,

doing what he can.

He asked me to relay a message from Cohortes Atticus.

What message?

What you do next will determine your career.

We're losing control.

- Be calm, everyone. - James.

Please, just stay back.

Zee! Both of you, get over here.

- Zee, Zee! Zee! - What?

Relax. Relax.

- Move, move. - Let them pass.

- Move, move, move. - Let them pass.

We need to make our way out.

- How? - Zee, keep a perimeter around Jesus.

- That's not gonna be easy. - Even an arm's length will help. Go.

Thomas, find a door, an open gate, a shop we can pass through to an alley,

anything to get Jesus out. Then we'll make our plan, okay? Go!

- You should go. - No, I'm staying with all of you.

It's not safe.

Mary, will you stay with Ramah?

What do you need?

- Make a path for me. - I got you.

Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed,

or hidden that will not be known.

Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light,

and whatever you have whispered in private rooms

shall be proclaimed on the housetops.

How can you claim to be the son of God

and create this division against God's anointed leaders?

Do you think I have come to give peace on Earth?

No...

but rather division.

You have an opportunity to listen.

I don't think we're gonna get to talk to Jesus today.

I don't think so either.

Move!

You have not moved a cubit. What is it you're waiting for, Gaius?

I passed your message along.

- We're just waiting for orders from Quintus. - Waiting for what?

You are in command, primi.

Has the preacher gotten to you?

Perhaps you want Quintus to take the fall for another riot. Is that it?

That's it.

I was wrong about you.

If I did, what would you do with me?

Rome doesn't penalize ambition, primi, but you are taking a huge gamble.

One of you won't survive this.

Why are you doing this?

To be the son of God against God's appointed leaders!

Arrest Jesus.

No, dominus.

Arrest Jesus of Nazareth, Gaius.

No.

Arrest Jesus or you will hang.

I will not.

Julius!

Arrest this man for dereliction.

The rest of you, arrest that man. Now!

Stay put. Stay back.

Calm down.

Again I say...

Master, it's time.

We have to go. Let's go!

This way!

Go! Down the alley, go!

Everyone, get out of the square! That man is under arrest!

- Go! Go! - Matthew! Judas!

Let's go! Come on! Go, go, go!

- In the alley, go. - Stay back. Stay away.

- Stay back! - What are you doing?

Take your hands off me!

Ramah!

Judas, go! Go! Come on!

- Move, move, move! Nathanael! - I'm trying!

- Come on! - Please. Get back!

- Nathanael! - Come on!

Ramah!

- Ramah! - James! Where are you? James!

- Where's Mary? - Where is Ramah?

Come on. Come on.

Mary!

Mary!

Mary!

Ramah!

- Mary, Mary! We have to go. - But Ramah!

You! Where did Jesus go?

- Ramah! - Where is he?

- Answer me! - Ramah!

Where's Jesus?

- Where is he? - Ramah!

Thomas! Thomas!

Come on. Let's find the others.

Stay back!

Where is he?

Stop!

My love?

Ramah.

- Ramah. - No! No!

Help!

Somebody help!

We need a doctor!

James! James! No, no, no!

Help!

Help!

Zee.

Get him back to the house without anyone seeing.

I will wait for the others.

Rabbi?

Ramah! Ramah, hold on, hold on.

You're fine. You're fine. You're fine. You're fine. Ramah.

You remember what I told you?

It's not over. It's not that time.

Don't go, Ramah. Don't, please! I can't...

Thomas...

stay with him.

That's all I want.

It's all I...

Ramah?

Ramah?

Ramah?

Heal her. Fix this.

- Thomas. - You're here now, Rabbi. Please.

This is a mistake!

Thomas.

I'm so sorry.

Rabbi, you don't have to let this happen.

Just take it back. Just take it back.

She might not be dead yet.

You can heal, right?

It is not her time.

I love you, Thomas.

He loves you.

I'm so sorry.

No!