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Your daughter -in -law loves you.

She has seven sons and given him birth.

Then Naomi took the child in her arms and cared for him.

The women living there said, Naomi has a son and they named him Obed. Are you

awake?

Stephen? Stephen?

Obed?

He was the father of Jesse?

The father of David.

The candle!

Mom, let's go downstairs.

That sound.

Where are you going?

I'm just going to take a look, all right?

Absolutely not. We're going downstairs right now.

We have to read the youth call for your father.

I'll be careful.

I need to see.

Do you

understand

all this?

Do you hear this?

Yes, in Hindi.

I don't know.

But I hear it in my language.

And Greek.

And Sumerian.

How?

Let me explain.

your identification at all times.

The temple and its high minister would like to extend their greetings for those

visiting for the festival of Pentecost.

Please be advised, there is a festival curfew of 9 p .m. There will be

no exceptions.

We encourage you to...

are dedicated to peace with the imperial.

Caleb.

Caleb.

You can't be here.

Not like this.

No.

Where's your wheelchair?

Oi! You two, come get rid of his rubbish.

No, it's mine.

Mine? Come on, let's get you out of here.

Oh, yeah.

Here comes trouble.

Enter.

Minister, there's someone here to see you. On Shabbat?

No, Mara, not today. Please tell them that today is... ...is significantly

inconsequential. I'll throw my teacher away third.

Sure.

To all my boy. Mr. Gamaliel. It is so good to see you again.

Likewise, master, likewise.

It's been too long.

I was expecting you at Passover.

It's unlike you to miss the festival.

I was held up back home.

You were in Tarsus? Mm -hmm.

My mother, she finally passed.

I am so sorry, my dear boy.

It was time.

And then, uh, suffering.

And one day, a new life.

But I'm here now.

You heard about Minister Yusuf?

I did.

The mysterious disappearing act.

Any ideas what happened?

No. No one is saying anything.

So... I take it...

Spotting the Sanhedrin. We'll be up for grabs next year. Here it comes.

You know I'm ready.

Saul, you haven't been here regularly for some time. The local synagogues are

one thing, but... You're the one who keeps sending me out on the road. To

sharpen my skills, my mind. I'm ready, Gamaliel. I surpassed every other

minister in training when I was here.

And out there, in the provincial towns and villages, it's too easy.

I need a challenge.

You'd be up against the High Minister's man.

As you know, he's been preparing him for years.

You mean... Yes.

Yes, I'll meet with necessary members of the party and we can go from there.

As long as you can prove you're as sharp as you indeed claim.

A friendly game for old time's sake.

Compete against the great Gamaliel. His mastery of the law is second to none.

That's what they say.

They won't for long.

What happened here?

You got all excited and jumped right in, eh?

You're young. You'll be fine.

My age or my faith?

Both. Either.

Regardless. A beautiful thing.

Up. Philip.

Yep. Stephen.

Nice to meet you.

Hi, everyone. I'm James.

I'm just going to get changed and then we can meet outside by the benches in

five, ten minutes.

Great.

Can you believe this is real?

I never imagined it could happen in my time.

The Messiah has come.

And gone.

Did you ever meet him?

The Messiah?

No. I never did.

Me neither.

I was back home.

How blessed we still get to be a part of it all, huh?

Okay! Okay, I need you to listen up!

Peter is preaching now, and that way, this group, this group, they're heading

the hill, you see, and... John, John, I can take more.

How many? As many as you want. Matthew has space, solve that now.

We're a little late.

Hundreds of people hearing about... Where are they now?

Oh, um, they headed to the Siloam Falls a couple of hours ago, but I don't think

they'll build everything.

How can everyone hear me?

Next group of baptism.

If you can follow...

Let's go. Follow me.

Where are all these people coming from? The festival.

Ann Harbour just visited.

Right.

Where are they? Out there.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Can I help?

I'm James Zebedee, one of the 12.

I know I've met some of you already.

Oh, this is Mary Magdalene, one of the first followers.

Stephen! Stephen!

Hi. I'm guessing you're looking for... I'm looking for my son.

Is he here?

I don't know if... Do we have a Stephen?

Mum? Oh, my boy. I'm here. Let me worry you. Are you OK?

Are you OK? Come on, let's go home.

It's time to go home.

We have to finish everyone.

Why don't we stay?

Excuse me?

Mum, it's okay.

Honestly, today has been... We're... All of us here,

we've heard the good news.

Then what news is this?

The Messiah.

He's alive.

Jesus is alive.

Jesus?

But that's what this is about.

You're feeding these people lies about that blasphemer.

He's dead.

You were there.

We were all there at his trial. We all shouted, crucify him to the Imperium.

you're here playing pretend.

Well, my son will have no part in your heresy. Mum, it's... Hard to explain,

Jesus is... He's dead. He's dead, so you come home now. I saw him.

Jesus.

I saw him the day he was resurrected.

I sat and spoke with him.

And then I, James, John, Peter, many of us, we spent the

next 40 days with him until he returned to heaven.

And now he's given us his spirit.

The spirit of the living God.

Why not stay?

If your father was still alive, he would be ashamed.

Shield up.

Come on, Temple Guard.

Stay in there, Temple Guard.

Shield up.

Captain.

What is it, Mara?

Requesting permission to pursue a lead, sir.

What leads?

I believe there's a new stimulant in circulation.

Branded.

Sounds like an Empyrean problem.

It was being used on temporal ground.

You have proof?

It's empty, but not... different.

New.

Have you seen this mark before?

No, sir.

Leave it with me.

Captain, I am more than capable to investigate this. No, Mara, you're not.

You're lucky you got as far as you have.

But don't for a moment think you're deserving of more.

Go play temple guard.

And let me get on with my job.

Again! Shield up!

There you go.

That's it.

That's it.

Again!

I'm

nearby.

I've got her.

Have you quite finished?

Gloating. Not even close.

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry to intrude, but Gamaliel... Minister, I mean.

Apologies, Minister. She ran past. It's all right, Mara. Esther's the wife of an

old friend. Thank you.

What is it, Esther?

They're all in the lower street. Who?

Hundreds of them. More.

Who, Esther? Who are in the lower street? The interior.

No.

Jesus followers.

They were followers of the Nazarene, yes.

Isn't that the fourth Messiah you wrote to me about? Yes.

Wasn't he killed? Crucified. Now they're saying he rose from the dead.

Gamaliel, they're worshipping him. How many exactly, I'm not sure. I only spoke

to one of the smaller groups where Stephen was.

Your son?

Your son is with them.

Gamaliel, please, keep my son safe. Help me bring him home.

I'll do everything I can, Esther.

Inform the chief of staff.

I'm calling an emergency meeting with the chief ministers.

God willing, the high minister will know what to do. Then take Esther to the

minor chambers and wait for us there.

Go.

Arthur.

Are you wanting me to investigate?

Not yet. This is the capital. We'll have to tread carefully.

This Jesus caused a huge stir when he was alive.

His followers could do the same.

Simon, how are the others doing?

Managing.

Talking to as many people as they can.

And?

Things are good, Peter.

He's very good.

We'll spread the word.

Let everyone know that John and I are going to be at the temple tomorrow.

Tell them to bring whoever wants to be here.

The temple?

Do what?

We're going to preach.

Okay.

I think it might be best to start, Gamaliel. I doubt Caiaphas will break

to attend.

Right.

Minister Gamaliel, speak.

High Minister, firstly, thank you for making the time to come at such short

notice. I know this is highly... Gamaliel, cut the pleasantries.

We should not be meeting today on Shavuot.

Aye, we are only here because you said it was urgent. So speak.

Aye, Minister.

A report of a large commotion this morning in the lower streets involving

hundreds of people claiming faith in Jesus.

The Nazarene? Yes, the one we had the Empyrean crucify. They're saying he's

their Messiah.

Is that all they claim?

They're saying he's raised from the dead, that he's been seen. Silence!

You have no voice here.

Another word and we will have you thrown out.

Do you understand?

They claim he is raised from the dead. Esther here is witness.

She went to find her son earlier today and found him with a group of these

followers. She says they were worshipping him and declaring the spirit

among them.

This was today?

Yes, High Minister.

How many?

We believe it to be over a thousand at least.

Her son is one of them?

He is associated for now, but probably just got carried away with excitement.

This Nazarene was a heretic, as are his followers.

Clearly this little, growing movement has new leadership.

Bring them in. But, High Minister, we don't yet know who the leaders are.

No.

But I have a good idea how to find out.

to the sovereign emperor for his generosity and governance.

We are dedicated to peace with the imperial court.

Again, there is only one hour left. Okay, everyone, listen up. That's it for

today. And remember tomorrow afternoon, Peter, who preached at the start of the

day, will be at the temple with John.

Otherwise, the rest of us will be on the lower streets like today.

Oh, also, can I get some local volunteers who have a spare room? Lots

are visiting the city and will need somewhere to stay for a while. I didn't

think you were from here.

I'm not, but my family's got a few homes spotted around.

All right, you.

Hey, could you come forward, please?

Stephen, right?

I know your heart's in the right place, but I think it might be best you check

in with your mother.

You live at home, right?

Yeah. I don't think she'd be too keen on housing a bunch of us after this

afternoon.

Yeah, um, I guess.

Hey, there's always tomorrow, God willing.

Okay.

High Minister.

Good catch today.

Well done.

Thank you, High Minister.

What goes to plan, we should put this matter to bed in a couple of days.

Caiaphas, there was something else I wanted to ask.

It's been a long day, old friend.

Can we pick this up another time?

You're hiding something.

You and the other chief ministers.

None of you seemed surprised when I mentioned the Nazarene followers or what

they were saying.

Caiaphas, what are you not telling me?

Not here.

Come to my place tomorrow lunchtime.

We'll talk there.

You say the Lord is my refuge and make the most high your dwelling. No harm

overtake you.

Not a pastor will come near your tent.

He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.

Amen.

Mom. Think nothing of it. You're back now.

Leftovers in the fridge and a slice of cheesecake. I can heat up some soup.

we need to talk.

No, we don't.

We've all done stupid things. We don't mean I got carried away. I know, but

you're back now, so there's nothing to talk about. I didn't get carried away.

What they're saying about Jesus.

It's true, Mum.

I know it is.

I know what those people are telling you. Sounds wonderful. And of course you

want to believe it. But, Stephen, you're smarter than this.

Look around.

If that Jesus was the Messiah, why is the Imperium still here?

Where was the victorious battle? Where is he now?

I don't know. You see, God gave you a brilliant mind.

I knew it from the day you started reading on your own. Two years old.

when your father and I started saving everything we could for your schooling.

Don't waste it.

It's deeper than that, Mum.

It's... I can't quite

explain it just yet.

But I will.

One day.

Just...

I know it's true.

Here, it's something old and yet something

new.

I'm not making any sense.

We can go to the temple tomorrow afternoon.

Two of Jesus' friends are going to be preaching there. Peter, he's the one who

spoke to us all this morning. He'll be there.

Just come and listen.

He can explain.

Ask him anything you want.

Please. Get in.

What? I said leave.

But, Mom... No, if you're going to believe these ridiculous lies, you're

welcome here.

How dare you?

After all our people have been through for centuries, carrying our

faith, our God, our very existence.

I have seen movements like this.

Come and go.

Time and time again. They are nothing. You are nothing. If you choose to

these blasphemers, you're not my son.

Mum, I'm sorry.

No, this is for your own good. You come home and you're back to your senses.

Come on. Ow!

The temple.

Tomorrow.

Please.

Well done, Upton.

You have the High Minister's thanks.

Tomorrow afternoon it is.

You there!

Stop!

Sorry, sir.

I'm unarmed.

You're in breach of festival curfew.

What's your business?

Sorry, sir. I'm just trying to stay with some friends that they live at...

Identification.

It says you live in Orange Sector, Zone 8.

As I was just saying, sir, my mum kicked me out, so I just need to... Your own

mother will never understand you people.

You don't have a place to stay already. I suggest you move on to Green Sector.

But that's, um... That's where the homeless and... You don't have a place

stay.

And it's past curfew.

Green Sector.

Now.

Yes, sir.

Right away.

Praise the Sovereign.

Praise the Sovereign. Praise the Sovereign.

Praise the Sovereign. Praise the Sovereign is overthrown and the Imperium

crumbles.

It's a waste of your time, Saul.

We deal with rogue factions like these every other week in the city.

They die as quickly as they begin.

It's the resurgence of this one I'm more interested in.

I haven't seen that before.

Mara, I was just asking the captain if I could tag along tomorrow.

I want to hear what these Nazarene followers are preaching.

You have a report?

Yes, Captain.

Their leaders will be in the temple courtyard tomorrow day. I assume for

time. He's certain it's their leaders.

One is the same person who was preaching this morning in the lower streets.

Peter. Give notice to Silverguard.

They'll be ready by morning.

Yes, Saul, you can come along too, but to watch only.

You don't make the orders out there.

I wouldn't want to get in your way, Captain.

Thank you.

I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to... Caleb.

Stevie.

What are you doing here?

It's good to see you too, buddy.

You want me to spare a change here, you're frying away?

Food?

Actually, now you mention it.

Thank you, buddy.

Did you have a good Shavuot?

I remember that.

The highs make it bearable.

I hardly even remember them throwing me out to Temple grounds.

You know, the thing is, I was going to make a fortune today.

Well, tomorrow should be good for it.

Why is that?

Let's just say there's going to be a lot of people there at some point.

A lot of people.

Maybe.

I sold my chair.

What?

My wheelchair.

Just hold here.

Okay. Sorry.

You know what we'll get there tomorrow?

To the temple.

How? Come on, Stevie.

Please.

Um... If I can figure out a way, I will.

Promise? I promise.

Oh.

Why are you here?

Got kicked out after curfew?

For you.

Yeah.

Let me explain.

Mum? What's wrong?

Stephen!

Stephen!

Philip! Hey.

What are you doing here?

Got kicked out after festival curfew.

Happens.

How did you find me?

Oh, accident.

We're here with Mary.

Do you want to come and help?

Come on.

Look, you said you're out today.

I'm heading off now. But I wanted to catch you before... Well, you know.

Everything okay?

Be careful out there today, Saul.

Something tells me this is just the beginning.

I doubt that.

Keep a close eye and try not to dismiss anything just yet.

Saul, be wise.

It's me, Master.

A clever student.

I don't miss a thing.

Wisdom is not the same as... They're not the same thing.

You move on my command.

Alongside you, representatives will be stationed from both the Pharisee and the

Sadducee parties.

to question and draw at their speakers.

And Minister Sowell, back from his rural posting. He'll be joining us today to

observe these rogue preachers, but that is all.

Let's move.

Mara, I need you to do something for me.

Can't see a challenge.

Okay, everyone. If you want to hear Peter and John, we've got to get a move

to the temple, yeah?

Caleb.

You all right?

Yeah.

You guys go ahead. I'll meet you there.

I've got an idea.

Do you trust me?

Does it get me to the temple?

Coming through!

Caleb! Caleb!

Hold on! Coming through!

Hold on!

You sure this is a good spot? Yeah.

Ah, perfect.

Thanks, Stevie.

Caleb, try and listen to what they're saying today.

It's life -changing.

Honestly. You do you, fella.

I've got this.

Steven, we're over here.

I've got to go, but I'll, um, I'll see you after, OK?

Do you want any money?

Any spare money?

Anything?

on average this could be done.

Money?

Anything to spare?

I don't have any money, I'm afraid.

But what I do have... I give you.

In the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

Walk.

Walk.

Are you serious?

Huh?

Huh?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Why do you look so surprised?

You are looking at us as if we did this, as if we made him walk with our own

power. We didn't.

What's your name?

Caleb.

Caleb here was healed by the Holy and Righteous One.

The same one you denied and had the Imperium kill.

But the God of our fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, raised him from the

We hear, we witness it.

And in his name.

In Jesus' name, Caleb is healed.

I know you acted out of ignorance, as did your leaders, killing the author of

life himself.

Remember, that is what the prophets foretold, that the Messiah would suffer.

But now, now his resurrection life is for us all.

Turn back to God.

And to his only son, Jesus, who offers everlasting life.

Blasphemy! Move!

Move, move, now!

Move, move!

You are arrested on the authority of the temple for blasphemy against the Most

High!

You

will

be tried.

And you will plead forgiveness.

Do you understand?

We do.

Take him to the cells.

The rest of you, get out of here now! Move!

Get out of here!

Now! Move!

Go home! There's nothing here!