Narrator (Voiceover): In the heart of Jerusalem, where traditions clashed with divinity, Jesus

embarked on a transformative journey, challenging established norms and revealing eternal

truths.

[Scene 1: Jesus Cleanses the Temple - John 2:13-25]

[Visuals: Bustling marketplace, people selling animals for sacrifice]

Narrator (Voiceover): It began with a righteous fury, as Jesus entered the temple, witnessing the
commercialization of sacred space. With zeal and authority, he cleansed the temple, declaring,
"Do not make my Father's house a marketplace!"
● Jesus (Ashleigh)
● Jews 1 (Nicole)
● Jews 2 (Ledi)
● Temple Guard (Aimee)
● Civilian (Millet)

13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the
temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables
exchanging money. 15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts,
both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their
tables. 16 To those who sold doves he said, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father’s
house into a market!” 17 His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for your house will
consume me.”

18 The Jews then responded to him, “What sign can you show us to prove your authority to do
all this?”

19 Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days.”

20 They replied, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and you are going to raise it in
three days?” 21 But the temple he had spoken of was his body. 22 After he was raised from the
dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words
that Jesus had spoken.

23 Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was
performing and believed in his name.[b] 24 But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he
knew all people. 25 He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in
each person.

[Scene 2: Jesus Visits Nicodemus - John 3:1-21]

[Visuals: Nighttime conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus]

Narrator (Voiceover): Under the cover of night, Nicodemus sought wisdom from Jesus. In a
profound exchange, Jesus spoke of rebirth and the light that overcomes darkness, offering
salvation to all who believe.
● Nicodemus seeks wisdom from Jesus under cover of night.
● Jesus speaks of rebirth and light overcoming darkness.
● Jesus offers salvation to all who believe.
● The conversation emphasizes spiritual truths and salvation.

[Scene 3: Responding to Blasphemy Charges - Matthew 12:25-37, Mark 3:20-30]

[Visuals: Heated discussions with Pharisees]

Narrator (Voiceover): Accused of blasphemy, Jesus responded with powerful words about the
Kingdom's unity and the grave consequences of attributing his miracles to evil. The line between
good and evil became starkly defined.
● Jesus responds to accusations of blasphemy.
● He speaks about the unity of the Kingdom.
● Warns about the consequences of attributing miracles to evil.
● Highlights the clear distinction between good and evil.
● Emphasizes the importance of spiritual discernment.

[Scene 4: Rebuke for Unclean Hands - Matthew 15:1-20, Mark 7:1-23]

[Visuals: Pharisees confronting Jesus about traditions]

Narrator (Voiceover): Pharisees rebuked Jesus for disregarding ritual handwashing. Jesus, in
turn, challenged the importance of traditions over the purity of the heart, exposing the hypocrisy
within.
● Pharisees confront Jesus about disciples' lack of ritual handwashing.
● Jesus rebukes Pharisees for prioritizing traditions over heart purity.
● He emphasizes that defilement comes from within, not external actions.
● Jesus teaches about true defilement and the importance of inner righteousness.
● Emphasizes the significance of the heart over external rituals.

[Scene: Jesus Before the Sanhedrin - Mark 14:53-65]

[Visuals: The Sanhedrin gathered in a grand chamber, with Jesus at the center.]

Narrator (Voiceover): The high priest and the council convened to pass judgment on Jesus.
False witnesses stepped forward, their testimonies laced with deceit, but Jesus remained silent,
knowing the truth needed no defense.
● Jesus (Ashleigh)
● High priest 1 (Ledi)
● High Priest 2 (Nicole)
 ● False witness (Aimee)
● Guards

53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the teachers of
the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high
priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire.

55 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that
they could put him to death, but they did not find any. 56 Many testified falsely against him, but
their statements did not agree.

57 Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: 58 “We heard him say, ‘I will
destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with
hands.’” 59 Yet even then their testimony did not agree.

60 Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are you not going to answer?
What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” 61 But Jesus remained silent
and gave no answer.

Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”

62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty
One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

63 The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked. 64 “You
have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?”

They all condemned him as worthy of death. 65 Then some began to spit at him; they
blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and
beat him.

[Scene 5: Demand for a Sign - Matthew 15:39-16:4, Mark 8:11-12]

[Visuals: Pharisees and Sadducees seeking a sign]

Narrator (Voiceover): The religious leaders demanded a sign from Jesus. He warned them
against seeking miracles without understanding their deeper meaning, pointing to the real signs
of the times.
● Pharisees and Sadducees demand a sign from Jesus to prove his authority.
● Jesus warns against seeking signs without understanding their deeper meaning.
● He criticizes their lack of spiritual discernment.
● Jesus emphasizes the importance of faith over seeking miracles.
● Rejects their demand for a sign as a sign of spiritual blindness.
[Scene 6: Warning Against Influence - Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:13-21]

[Visuals: Jesus and disciples discussing]

Narrator (Voiceover): Aware of the deceptive influence of the Pharisees and Sadducees, Jesus
cautioned his disciples, emphasizing the need to discern spiritual truth from human hypocrisy.
● Jesus warns his disciples about the influence of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
● He cautions them to beware of their teachings, likening them to yeast.
● Disciples misunderstand, thinking Jesus refers to physical bread.
● Jesus clarifies, highlighting the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.
● Emphasizes the importance of spiritual discernment in understanding his teachings.

[Scene 7: Criticism from Pharisee & Law Expert - Luke 11:37-54]

[Visuals: A tense gathering, Pharisee and Law Expert challenging Jesus]

Narrator (Voiceover): A critical moment unfolded as a Pharisee and a Law Expert criticized
Jesus for not adhering to customary washings. Jesus responded with a scathing rebuke,
exposing the hypocrisy within their hearts.
● Pharisee invites Jesus to dine with him.
● Jesus criticizes Pharisees for their focus on external appearances.
● Law expert criticizes Jesus for not observing customary washings.
● Jesus rebukes them, exposing their hypocrisy.
● Condemns them for neglecting justice and love of God.
● Warns of the consequences for their hypocrisy.

[Scene 8: Warning of Pharisees' Deception - Luke 12:1-12]

[Visuals: Jesus addressing a crowd]

Narrator (Voiceover): Addressing a crowd, Jesus warned against the yeast of the Pharisees'
hypocrisy, urging them to fear God rather than human judgments.
● Jesus warns disciples about the yeast of Pharisees' hypocrisy.
● Advises them to fear God, not human judgment.
● Encourages openness and honesty in following his teachings.
● Forewarns of the revelation of hidden truths.
● Assures disciples of divine protection amidst persecution.

[Scene 9: Sanhedrin Plots - John 11:45-54]

[Visuals: Members of the Sanhedrin plotting]

Narrator (Voiceover): The religious elite, threatened by Jesus' influence, convened in secret,
plotting to eliminate the perceived threat to their authority.
● Sanhedrin convenes after Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
● Fearful of Jesus' growing influence, they plot his arrest.
● Caiaphas, the high priest, rationalizes Jesus' death for the nation's sake.
● Sanhedrin resolves to put Jesus to death to prevent Roman intervention.
● Sets in motion plans to apprehend Jesus.

[Scene 10: Cleansing the Temple Again - Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-48]

[Visuals: A second temple cleansing]

Narrator (Voiceover): In a dramatic display, Jesus once again cleansed the temple, reclaiming it
as a house of prayer. The people witnessed divine authority in action.
● Jesus (Ashleigh)
● Children (Nicole)
● Children (Aimee)
● Civilian (Millet)

12 And Jesus entered the temple[a] and drove out all who sold and bought in the temple, and
he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold pigeons. 13
He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you make it a
den of robbers.”

14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them. 15 But when the
chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in
the temple, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” they were indignant, 16 and they said to him, “Do
you hear what these are saying?” And Jesus said to them, “Yes; have you never read,

“‘Out of the mouth of infants and nursing babies

you have prepared praise’?”

17 And leaving them, he went out of the city to Bethany and lodged there.

[Closing Scene: Sanhedrin Questions Jesus' Authority - Matthew 21:23-27, Mark 11:27-33, Luke
20:1-8]

[Visuals: Intense questioning by the Sanhedrin]

Narrator (Voiceover): The religious leaders, unable to ignore Jesus any longer, confronted him,
questioning the source of his authority. In his response, Jesus left them pondering the mysteries
of heaven and earth.

[Background music fades out]

[Closing shot: Jerusalem skyline at sunset]

Narrator (Voiceover): As Jesus journeyed through Jerusalem, these encounters marked a

pivotal chapter in his ministry—a confrontation between divine truth and human deception.