Dreams
King Herod meets Jesus.
Jesus and a handful of his disciples (4 or so) chatting on a side street. Around a corner turns Herod and his guards (2 or so). The disciples move out of the road and bow their heads. Jesus stays put. Guards demand he step aside. Jesus looks at Herod and says, "You have nothing of value." Herod is offended and barks back, "Do you know who I am?! I have wealth, education, beautiful women, power, and fame. Everything a man could want! Who do you think you are?! With just a gesture I could have your friends killed in front of you!" Jesus looks at him with love in his eyes and says, "Join me." Herod has never seen anyone look at him with genuine love and is struck speechless. Unable to retort, he moves along on his way, spooked by the encounter.