Part Six of "Highly Favored" focuses on the selection of Joseph as a suitable husband for Mary. Rabbis in the synagogue courtyard discuss Mary's piety and wisdom, noting her deep understanding of scripture and her longing for the Messiah. They suggest Joseph, a righteous and hardworking carpenter, as a potential match, believing he would cherish and guide her.
Meanwhile, the scene shifts to highlight the growing tension and oppression under Herod's reign. Two men, Asher and Ephraim, are overheard discussing the prophecies and Herod's fear of them, leading to their arrest by Herod's spies. This act of tyranny further emphasizes the desperate need for the Messiah's arrival. The people cry out, wondering when He will come to deliver them from darkness.
The song "When Will He Come?" poignantly expresses the longing and anticipation for the Messiah's arrival, highlighting the suffering and oppression the people endure. The episode concludes with a sense of anticipation and uncertainty, leaving the audience to wonder about Herod's next move and the future of Mary and Joseph.
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