Bible Stories

Parable of the Merciless Teacher

15 April 2014

Script

Parable of the Merciless Teacher By Greg Brook Summary The parable of the unforgiving servant, in a school setting. Characters Principal - can be male or female, fair…

The Genealogy of Jesus

Kathy Applebee · 10 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

Approximately 20min.

Actors

Roles for up to 25 female and male and characters, doubling and tripling possible.

Summary

Monologues and dialogues highlighting the mothers in the genealogy of Christ and how nothing is impossible with God - not widowhood, barrenness or foreign status.

Script

To read the full script, click on the link below.

Prodigals song

07 April 2014

Script

The Prodigal's Song Music and Book by John Pattison Summary The story of the Prodigal Son, done as a musical set in the Prohibition Era (1920s/30s) Characters Philip- …

The Prodigal Son (Walters)

Jeanette Walters · 05 April 2014

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

15-20min.

Actors

6M/F, 1+F

Characters

Younger son Older son Father Wastrel friends (M & F) Farmer

Summary

A light-hearted version of the classic story.

Script

Scene 1 Song: Routine Dance to Bet on it (performed by dancers) Younger son: Bored, bored, bored, bored, and bored. Man I’m bored, so bored I’m bored of being bored.…

Parable of the Sower

Fred Lane · 04 April 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

6min

Scripture

Luke 8:5-9

Actors

1N, 4M/F, +C

Summary

A dramatic presentation of the Parable of the Sower.

Script

Resources: 4 actors, a few children, and 1 narrator; 4 tan T-shirts, large paper heart, cell phone (off), wallet, very long grocery store receipt. Production note:…

Ten Lepers

03 April 2014

Script

Ten Lepers by Kent Suss Summary Ten people stricken with leprosy leave their homes to begin a new life at a leper colony. When they hear that Jesus is teaching nearby,…

The chair

03 April 2014

Script

The Chair By Annette Wetherbee Summary The parable of the banquet ( Luke 14:7-11) done in humorous style. Cast: HOST- none speaking role, but person has to be…

Joseph's Story

03 April 2014

Script

Joseph's Story By Annette Wetherbee Summary A "quick-change" version of the story of Joseph, designed for only five players. Characters Narrator Joseph Player 1- Jacob,…

The Prodigal Son (Hamil)

Sheila Hamil · 14 March 2014

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

5min

Scripture

Luke 15:11-32

Actors

1N, 2M, 2VO

Characters

Narrator Prodigal Son 2 voices Father GUIDELINES: The narrator stands in the pulpit. Voice 1 and Voice 2 at the front, allowing space for the son to walk between them and hover there, taking time to think. The father’s voice must sound from the back of the church or hall.

Summary

An attempt to show the tug of war which goes on inside as we wrestle with decision making. In this case the prodigal son is trying to decide whether to go home or not.

Script

Narrator: You may remember the story of the prodigal son. You will see him in a moment on his way home, very tired, unwashed and starving. You may remember how he…

Sinners and Saints

Sheila Hamil · 14 March 2014

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

6min

Actors

7M, 2F, 2M/F

Characters

Narrator James & John Zaccheus Peter Thomas Mary Magdalene Salome Nicodemus Legion Andrew

Summary

This script was written for a Saints Day Ecumenical service and was designed to illustrate the fact that the men and women who brought the gospel to us were ordinary people just like us. Characters come up the aisle and knock at the entrance to the chancel where the “party” is taking place.

Script

Narrator: James, John you’re both early for the party. James &John:Yes we’ve come to get the best seats first, together if possible. Narrator: Typical!…

Touching Jesus

Andy Lund · 25 January 2013

Characters

Jairus, Chaya, Eliana, voice of Jesus, voice of Peter, voices of the crowd, Pharisee, servants, Jesus, Narrator, guests, Mary Magdalene, Mary, Angel

Summary

This was developed for a monthly teenagers‟ drama group consisting of mostly non-church background kids. The challenge was to write a piece for keen young people whose knowledge of the scriptures and of the gospel was very hazy as well as in one case having literacy problems. In the event they pulled it off. The basic thought was the witness of real characters from the Bible who actually physically touched the Lord. It is important to work out some appropriate actions if this is not to become too static. Style: Dramatic. Duration: 10min Actors: 4M, 4F, 2M/F, +V (non-speaking)

Script

(Tableau of Jairus, Chaya,Eliana. Back to audience. They turn one by one, speak and turn back after speaking.) Jairus: I am Jairus. Chaya: My name is Chaya. It…

Going Over the Top

Andy Lund · 24 January 2013

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

8min

Scripture

Luke 7:36-50

Actors

2M

Summary

An attempt to give a slightly different slant on a very well-known Biblical account. The underlying theme is that some things are worth being extravagant about.

Script

Characters 2 well-to-do men reclining at table having just finished a good meal Script Nathan: Ahh…Lovely meal, Simon (burps). Pardon me. Your people have…