Object: a mask

Today, we are going to meet a famous man. His name is Pilate, and he was the governor of Palestine during the time of King Herod. He was appointed the governor by the Emperor Caesar of Rome. He was also the person who finally allowed the hateful people in Jerusalem to crucify Jesus. He is famous, but not for the things he wanted to be famous for. I am going to let him tell his story, but you will have to pretend with me as he wears the mask.

[Raise the mask.] My name is Pilate. I am the governor of Palestine. I would like to be governor anywhere else but here. Most of the world is glad to have Rome protect it, but not the people who live here. They are always talking about being free. Most of the time, I live outside of Jerusalem in my palace at Caesarea. It is close to th…