As Easter has come upon us one more year, I have been pondering what to write. What to feature for a day ( Good Friday ) that was hardly good and rather more than a simple end to a bad week.
In this time of confusion, unrest and violence - where good seems to being constantly overshadowed by evil - I wondered how the story would sound if it was seen through the allegory of a modern musical band. I mean no disrespect and I hope that my story is read with that in mind.
It was hardly a good Friday. In fact, it was a rather unpleasant day if we are to be honest.
Sometimes, bad weeks just get worse, don't they? As far as Jesus was concerned, he had been let down by one of his best mates and, when interviewed by police, another close friend said " I don't know nuffink. "
The Band, known as Jesus and the Disciples, were a big hit 2000 years ago. They played gigs at local venues, spreading messages of love, hope, and unity through their music. Jesus, the charismatic lead singer, had a voice that could soothe even the most troubled souls, and his lyrics touched the hearts of all who listened.
It was a terrible end to what had been a bad week for the band.
So how did the band get to this place?
Well it all started a few years before.
Jesus, a talented singer-songwriter with a passion for spreading positivity through music, moved to town seeking inspiration for his art.
Jesus first recruited his closest friends, Peter and John, to join him. Peter, known for his energetic personality and skillful guitar playing, became the lead guitarist of the band. John, with his soulful voice and knack for songwriting, took on the role of rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist.
12 disciples list:
- Peter
- James
- John
- Andrew
- Bartholomew or Nathanael
- James, the Lesser or Younger
- Judas
- Jude or Thaddeus
- Matthew or Levi
- Philip
- Simon the Zealot
- Thomas
Peter was a typical Galilean. Among the twelve, Peter was the leader. He stands out as a spokesman for all the twelve Apostles.
James was more of the quiet fellow, content to march to the beat and always lend his support as a backup singer.
John was a man of action; he was the one that crashed the guitars on the stage. In fact, he was known by his fans as " Thunder. "
Andrew was the public relations guy. Always on hand to sort the music out when someone hit the wrong note or chord.
Bartholomew was a background singer, always on stage but never under the spotlight.
James,a really nice guy, sang along and patted everyone on the back for a job well done. He was the chap who always told you " well done " and you never really understood what it was that you did right.
And then there is Judas. As the bookeeper for the band, he had a lot of clout. And Jesus trusted him to do the right thing.
Poor old mate Jude. A real background singer if ever there was one. By character he was an intense and passionate Nationalist,
Matthew was a member of the establishment. Matthew was unlike the other Apostles, who were mostly fishermen. He could use a pen. He was the media manager.
Who could forget Philip? The ideologist of the band? Philip was a man with a warm heart and a pessimistic head. He was one who would very much like to do something for others, but who did not see how it could be done.
Simon was a real proud Nationalist.
And then we have Thomas. Thomas became known as Doubting Thomas.By nature, he was a pessimist.
The Band off to one of their first gigs.
