There were many who witnessed the arrest, trial, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Some had major roles in the East story, others may have been considered bit players. For today’s top ten list, we spotlight ten lesser known characters from the Easter story: Simon of Cyrene, the Centurion at Jesus’ tomb, Joseph of Arimathea, the wife of Pontius Pilate, Annas, the former high priest, Malchus, bondservant of the high priest, Barabbas, the zealot whose life was spared, Mary, the mother of James and Joses, Joanna, the wife of Chuza, and the disciple Cleopas.
Scriptures referenced include Acts 2:10; Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47; Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50-56; Matthew 27:18-19; John 18:12-24; Luke 3:2; John 18:10; Matthew 26:51; Mark 14:47; John 18:26; Matt. 27:16; Mark 15:7; Luke 23:19, 25; John 18:40; Mark 15:18; Matt. 27:56, 61; Mark 15:40, 47; Luke 24:10; Luke 8:3; Luke 24:13-35.
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