Perhaps to continue the biblical theme, which yes I saw too in Reichenbach, but slightly different. If Moriarty is the Devil then Sherlock becomes the crucified man for his sins. Molly takes on the role of Mary Magdalene- the first to know he is not dead and his closest female friend. Mycroft certainly plays the role for Judas and repents his betrayal, But it is Sally and Anderson who act as the pharisees who want his arrest. The crowd believes in Rich Brooke just as they favoured Barrabas. Lestrade is Peter, the Rock who will have the moment of doubt. (you will deny me three times) And John... is still John. John, the beloved. The one who stood at the foot of the cross.

Interesting perspective.

I loved this! The allusions were spot on. Please don't delete this. It was great. Really deep I suppose.