Bible Stories

The Guest List

Jim Hatherley · 06 March 2024
Style
Dramatic.     
Duration
12min
Scripture
Luke 14: 1, 7-14
Actors
4F
Summary
Mothers and daughters talking about life and finding the right priorities 
Script

THE GUEST LIST Characters: 2 mother and daughter pairs Script Cast: Lucy and Sydney  Modeste (mother) and Esther (12-year old daughter), refugees   Sydney (sitting in…

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The Threat of Death & The God of Life - Elijah

Jim Hatherley · 06 March 2024
Style
Dramatic.     
Duration
12min
Scripture
I Kings 19: 1-15a
Actors
1M
Summary
Elijah tells his story of miraculous oil, false prophets, Jezebel and the one true God.
Script

THE THREAT OF DEATH & THE GOD OF LIFE - Elijah monologue Character: Elijah  Script You think you've seen trouble?!  You don't know trouble.  Now I know trouble! You…

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Talents

Jim Hatherly · 23 January 2024
Style
Dramatic.    
Duration
12min
Scripture
Matthew 25:14 - 30
Actors
1M
Script

Summary: A man climbing the business ladder becomes deeply concerned at the ethics of the company he works for. Characters Businessman Script  My Mom used to repeat an…

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Sand and Rock

Jim Hatherly · 23 January 2024
Style
Dramatic, with a light touch.   
Duration
8min
Scripture
Matthew 7: 24-27 (parable of the wise and foolish builders)
Actors
1M, 1F
Script

Summary: A guy and a woman – old class mates – are each building a house. They meet by chance at a coffee shop, and discuss their plans.  Cast: Sandy and Peter…

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Jonah

Jacob de Bruyn · 12 September 2023
Style
  Light-hearted.     
Duration
  12min (?)
Actors
  2M, 12-16 M/F
Summary
The story of Jonah, done in light-hearted fashion
Script

Characters Jonah Ticket Agent Ship's Captain About 6 sailors About 6 Ninevites Fish, Tree, Worm. (Apart from Jonah, actors can play multiple roles.)   STAGE SET-UP,…

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With Arms Wide Open

Peggy Barnell, Linda Coburn, Rich Gerber, Cindy Studebaker · 09 June 2023
Style
  Dramatic.   
Duration
45min
Actors
  8M, 1F, 6M/F, 1VO
Summary
The story of Jesus and the early church as seen through the eyes of the apostle Luke.
Script

Cast: Luke Jesus Martha Lazarus (non-speaking) Bystanders (3) Pilate Angels (3) James Thomas Beggar Saul/Paul God (voice only) Scene 1 (Lights up on the disciples as…

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Shreds of Hope

Jim Hatherley · 21 April 2023
Style
Dramatic.      
Duration
12min
Scripture
Luke 17: 11-19
Actors
1M
Summary
A Samaritan leper tells of the hope he held on to, even through times when there appeared to be no hope.
Script

Character: Samaritan leper Props: soiled rags and whole cloth Leper: (holding up old rags) Here is my old life. My shreds. My rags of despair. And here is my new life.…

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The Strangest Dream

Jim Hatherley · 21 April 2023
Style
  Dramatic.     
Duration
12min
Scripture
Acts 11: 1-18
Actors
  2M
Characters
Peter Cornelius
Summary
 A dialogue between the disciple Peter and Cornelius, a Roman centurion who has become a Christian.
Script

Cornelius:  Peter, I need to talk with you. Peter:  What is it, Cornelius? Are you alright? Cornelius:  Sure. I'm fine. I'm just puzzled, that's all. About what…

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The Problem With Nard

Jim Hatherley · 19 January 2023
Style
; Dramatic.    
Duration
  15min?
Scripture
  John 12: 1-8 Actors: 1M, 1F
Characters
Judas Mary  Setting: Mary is at a table, kneeding bread.
Script

Summary:  A dialogue between Judas and Mary (sister of Lazarus), in which Judas reveals his family background and his reasons for his hatred of the Romans. Could be…

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Desert Dialogue

Jim Hatherley · 29 November 2022
Style
Dramatic.   
Duration
7min
Actors
2M Scripture: Luke 4: 1-13 / or any “Wilderness temptation” passage
Characters
Jesus The devil
Summary
The conversation between Jesus and the Devil in the desert.
Script

  SCENE: Jesus wandering in the desert, looking rather gaunt. The devil appears Devil: Hi there, thin one! Been here long? You look like you haven’t eaten in weeks.…

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Come to the Banquet

Jim Hatherley · 29 November 2022
Style
Drama.      
Duration
10min  
Scripture
 Luke 14: 15-24
Actors
2M, 3F
Characters
Eli and Miriam, servants in the house of a wealthy home owner Fortius, a Roman Centurion (in the congregation, with script) Sophia, wife of Abimilech, a vineyard owner (in the congregation, with script) Eve, a widow (in the congregation, with script) Set-up: front microphone, for the main actors, and a central mike in the congregation. One large sign, on the floor near the front mike: “Thank you. We’d love to come!”
Summary
  Not everybody invited to banquet chooses to come. An interactive play suitable for Thanksgiving, or any service with the theme of sharing, loving others, the invitation of God, etc.
Script

  Miriam: Hurry up, Eli. We’ve got a lot of work to do and not much time to do it. Eli: Coming, Miriam. Just let me get my buttons done up here. Jeepers, you’d…

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Witness to the Wine

Jim Hatherley · 29 November 2022
Style
Drama (with light touches).   
Duration
10-12min
Scripture
  John 2: 1-11
Actors
2M, 1F
Characters
Junior steward Mother of the bride (MOTB) Guest
Summary
The miracle of Jesus turning water into wine, as witnessed by several in the household, and a guest.
Script

  (Setting: Steward and guest outside the kitchen at the wedding.) Guest: Boy, that was quite the scene out there this afternoon, wasn't it? Did you see what happened?…

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