Sepphora was stunned when her father first mentioned that he had received a proposal for her hand in marriage. Although 16 years old, she had not thought the time for marriage would come so soon. Sepphora had been around men all her life — her father and brothers — but the intricacies of marriage remained … Read More
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Anya, the bleeding woman is healed by Jesus
Plop. A water droplet fell on Anya’s head. The moisture shocked her from her sleep and she opened her eyes. Her sparse single-room dwelling was still dark with just a hint of the morning light creeping through its small high singular window despite light rain continuing to fall. Anya remembered what the significance of the … Read More
Talitha, Jairus’ daughter, recounts being healed by Jesus
It was only to be one day’s journey back to our home. There were ten of us traveling together; my parents, a couple of my aunts and uncles and their children of various ages – some younger and some older than myself. My mother chatted away joyfully with her sisters as they bounced along the … Read More
A mid-wife tells the story of the unexpected early birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
I remember that evening. After it my life was different. “Ouch!”, I had been mending some clothes, and I felt irritated after pricking myself. I put my needle and thread down. I was tired, and this was a sign it was time to stop. But I found it hard to be idle. I held my … Read More
The Wedding at Cana from the perspective of Mara, a servant
The night before Mara changed into her nightclothes and brushed her long brown hair. It had been a long day. Over the past few weeks she had been working together with the other household staff to prepare the wedding feast for the master and mistress’s second eldest son, Ananias. The preparation for the festivities had … Read More
Sepphora’s (the Bride’s) Perspective Of The Wedding At Cana
(Based on the story of the Wedding at Cana found at John 2:1 – 12) Sepphora stood adorned in her bridal garb. Her bridesmaids made the final adjustments to her finery. Once they were satisfied with their work, one lit a torch and then the others followed, one by one, carefully and silently. The occasion … Read More
A transformative meeting and an act of service
I was so excited that he had chosen to hold his sedar at our inn. I had spent the last few weeks ordering and planning for this meal. I wanted to make sure that Jesus, who had once made me feel so loved when I had felt so rejected, was served as well as he … Read More
Joanna experiences the death and resurrection of Jesus
Joanna’s mind wandered – back to the memories of colorful events that for her had only been experienced in monochrome – outdoor theatre spectacles on the edge of the dead sea, glamorous parties where fine wine and exquisite meals had been prepared and served impeccably by Herod’s seemingly endless staff and servants and time spent … Read More
Pilate’s wife’s story
Claudia’s red and gold robe is torn. Kohl runs down her cheeks mixes with tears. Two men drag her through the dusty street, up the hill towards the Jewish Temple. The two men are surrounded by a group of about thirty others. All of them wear austere religious garbs, a dress Claudia has only become … Read More