Bible Stories

The Light of the World

Kathy Applebee · 23 October 2015

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

approx. 15min

Scripture

Genesis 1, John 1, 8, Matthew 5, Isaiah

Actors

1F, 2M, 7M/F

Characters

NARRATOR: (puppet) Optional; Have puppet holding a book made from black poster board folded in half to look like a book cover. Title the book “The Story of the Light of the World” in glow in the dark paint. KING: crown and robe (puppet) PRINCESS: (puppet) Beautiful princess dress and crown, rag costume with bandages PRINCE (human) DARK MAN: All black including a black hoodie or ski mask that hides the face, apple, chains (human) 3 MESSENGERS: (puppets) optional: scrolls STAR CARRIER: (puppet) A glowing star with a candle inside Setting: Bare stage or puppet stage

Summary

The story of God's redeeming plan told in allegory. Deceived by Dark Man, the princess loses her position and freedom. The prince comes to save her, losing his life, but she chooses to remain in darkness. The audience joins their lights with the cast to reach her. Most of the lines are read by a narrator or 3 messengers.

Script

(At rise: NARRATOR and KING siting on throne, dimly lit) NARR: Once upon a time there was a king. And the king said... KING: Let there be light. (Light brightens)…

Tamar's Prayer

Jessica S. Johnston · 17 August 2015

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

3min.

Scripture

Based on 2 Samuel 13

Actors

1F

Characters

Tamar

Summary

Tamar runs away into her room to pray to God after Amnon uses her. She is confused and looking for answers.

Script

Tamar: I… I shouldn’t of made that bread. I shouldn’t have went in that room alone. I should of seen he wasn’t really sick. How could I be so stupid! I…

One Day in the Temple

17 August 2015

Script

One Day In The Temple By Warren Judkins Summary Two temple guards discuss the signifance of the arrival of Mary and Joseph to present their baby. Characters Two temple…

The King's Invitation

17 August 2015

Script

The King's Invitation By Warren Judkins Summary Jesus' parable of the King's invitation to a feast, declined by all those first invited (Matthew 22). Scripture Matthew…

Peter in Prison

17 August 2015

Script

Peter in Prison By Warren Judkins Summary A humorous telling of the story of Peter's escape from prison. Scripture Acts 12: 1-17 Characters 2 Narrators Peter Guards…

The Greatest Superhero

Michelle Patterson · 24 July 2015

Style

Drama with light touches.

Duration

8min.

Scripture

Based on John 14:12

Actors

1F, 1C

Characters

Mother Young son

Summary

Mother putting her son to bed talks to him about Jesus.

Script

Mom - Come on buddy, time for bed. Declan - Aww Mom, just 5 more minutes, I need to see what happens with Superman and Lex Luther. Mom - I thought maybe for a change…

Wise Man / Foolish Man

Joan Munsumi · 24 July 2015

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

7min

Actors

3M

Characters

Jesus Wise Man Foolish Man

Summary

The parable of the wise man and the foolish man, who built their houses on rock and sand respectively. As told by Jesus.

Script

Jesus: One day, I was teaching the people around me about very important things like how to treat people, how to help your friends make good choices, how to keep good…

The Ten Lepers

Coral Hurn · 24 July 2015

Style

Dramatic, with some light moments.

Duration

1hour 40min

Scripture

Luke 17: 11-19

Actors

11M, 4F

Summary

A play in two acts. Ten lepers - outcasts - meet at a layby well away from any village. Some have heard of the miraculous deeds of Jesus of Nazareth and wonder whether he can heal them -- others are sceptical. The miracles of Jesus are confirmed by women relatives of some of the men who have brought them food and drink. At the request of the men, Jesus visits and heals them, but only one - a Samaritan foreigner - returns to give thanks to Jesus.

Script

The Writer

John McNeil · 31 January 2015

Summary

A dramatic poem which is an allegory on John 1:1-12. It is particularly suitable - but not exclusively so - for Easter. "The Writer" was originally presented as a dance-drama, with a Narrator, Dancers, and music compiled for the performance. A copy of the poem narrated by the author with music accompaniment can be viewed on YouTube,

Script

https://youtu.be/3d01Jaf1OjQ Bible Reference: "The Writer" is based on John 1:1-12, which could be read before the performance. There was a space. At…

Isaac And The Lamb

Harold Kimmel · 10 November 2014

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

12min.

Actors

3M

Characters

Abraham, aged 107 years Isaac, aged 7 years going on 20 (very precocious) Senoch, a lawyer, aged 110 years

Summary

This concerns the aftermath of Abraham entering the covenant with the Lord as in GENESIS 22.

Script

(Senoch is sitting at the entrance to his tent in the desert. Abraham and Isaac approach. Isaac is carrying a document (stone tablet)) ISAAC Is that Senoch, the…

The Righteous Rap and the Pharisee's Trap

Jim Hatherly · 20 October 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5min.

Scripture

Luke 18: 9-14

Actors

2M, 1M/F

Characters

Narrator, Pharisee, tax collector

Summary

A rap based on the parable told by Jesus of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

Script

(Narrator is at the pulpit. The Pharisee and tax collector enter, take both sides of center stage, heads bowed. The Pharisee's hands are at his side, palms facing…

Potter

Jim Hatherly · 20 October 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

8min

Scripture

Isaiah 64: 1-9

Actors

1M/F

Characters

Potter

Summary

A potter with a wheel and a lump of clay compares what he/she is doing with God's shaping of us. Author's note: I used it with a real potter at the wheel, and separate off-stage voice. I’ve also used it with a group of mentally challenged adults, each of whom had a piece of clay to work and at the end of worship all the pieces were offered up and displayed during coffee time. It could also work with a potter who had the text memorized.

Script

Potter: Now what shall I make today? A vase? A dish? A thing of beauty? Or shall I end up with nothing but a lump of clay? Funny thing, this clay. It is about as inert…