Summary: Two shepherds have been at loggerheads for years. After hearing Jesus preach, one wants to start healing the breach.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 3min
Actors:2M
Scripture: Based on John 13:34 & 35
Characters: Two shepherds
Script:
H) Oh it’s you!
L) Shalom!
H) What do you mean “Shalom”? You don’t like me.
L) That’s not true…
H) You and I have been detesting each other for years..
L) That is true, we have disagreed on many occasions over our sheep herds. You thought I stole sheep from you, and I thought you stole sheep from me.
H) So what’s all this sudden friendliness?
L) I’ve met Jesus.
H) You’ve met Jesus? What is that supposed to mean?
L) He’s a prophet from Galilee – you must have heard of Him.
H) Well maybe I have and maybe I haven’t. What is so special about him?
L) He was sent from Jehovah.
H) Sent from Jehovah? How do you know?
L) Because of His teaching and healing the sick.
H) Healing the sick? Well I did hear a few rumours of people getting healed. Was it Him?
L) Yes
H) Have you seen Him?
L) Yes and heard His teaching.
H) Is that why you changed your attitude towards me?
L) Yes. Jesus teaches that we should love one another just as Jehovah loves us.
H) What, even our enemies?
L) Yes, Jesus teaches that we must love our enemies, not hate them.
H) Well, I’ve never heard that before.
L) Neither had I until I met Jesus.
H) You’ve met Him? What’s he like?
L) He is beautiful. When you are in His presence you just feel at peace and truly loved.
H) I think I’d like to meet this Jesus.
L) You can. Come with me to where He is preaching and you will see Him For yourself.
H) Okay, I’ll come when I'm free to do so. Shalom,
L) Shalom.
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