Act I scene 6. -“Follow Me” (Remastered)

[Characters: • JESUS – Calm, confident, a little playful • PETER – Skeptical but magnetic • ANDREW – Eager, curious • JAMES & JOHN – Competitive, energetic • ENSEMBLE – Rhythmic support, occasional crowd responses] ⸻ [ENSEMBLE – rhythmic whisper intro] He walked by the sea Not shouting, just seen No crown, no war— But the tide turned clean ⸻ [JESUS – smooth, steady tempo over plucked strings] I don’t need scholars I don’t need kings I’m not here for polished things I’m looking for calloused hands and restless feet For those tired of nets and chasing meat ⸻ [PETER – sarcastic, half-sung] You lookin’ for fish? ’Cause I’ve got none Tried all night and caught me… one You preachin’? Cool. But I’ve got bills My boat’s broke down, I’m low on thrills ⸻ [ANDREW – jumps in, quick phrases] Pete, wait—he’s different, feel that tone? Not temple talk. Not carved in stone. He ain’t askin’ for a robe or rule He just said, “Come”—and broke every rule ⸻ [JESUS – calmly, but with emphasis] Drop the nets And follow me I’ll teach you how to fish for the free You cast for silver—I cast for soul You’re hauling weight—I’m hauling whole ⸻ [PETER – faltering, unsure] I’ve got mouths to feed A home to keep What if I fail? What if it’s deep? ⸻ [JAMES & JOHN – enter with swagger, harmonizing] We’re already in We dropped our lines If the world flips over, we ride those signs You can fish for bass, or you can fish for fire But if he’s calling—we climb higher ⸻ [JESUS – softer, inviting tone, over quiet chords] I’m not here to bind, I’m here to free You won’t be perfect—just walk with me No maps, no walls, just dusty ground But if you’re lost, that’s where you’re found ⸻ [ENSEMBLE – building harmony] Follow Follow Not because you know But because you’re known Follow Follow This ain’t safe But it’s home ⸻ [ALL TOGETHER – crescendo with ensemble lifting underneath] We dropped the nets We left the shore We walked away From less to more No throne in sight Just sky and sea And one soft voice: Follow me.