Philip and the Official

By Dan Wilson

Summary

The story of the meeting between Philip and the Ethiopian official, as a puppet play.

Scripture

Acts 8:26-40

Characters

Script

Nar: One day, an angel of the Lord told Philip to walk along a certain road.

Phi: Hello, I'm Philip!

Nar: On his way he saw an Ethiopian Eunuch who was on his way to Jerusalem.

Off: I happen to be a very important official.

Nar: The Spirit told Philip to go and stay near the Official's chariot.

Phil: (Hums the Chariot's of Fire song while jogging up to Official) So far, so good!

Off: He was led like a sheep to slaughter...

Phil: Why, that's the book of Isaiah!

Off: ...nd as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

Phil: Excuse me, sir, but do you understand what you are reading?

Off: How can I, unless someone explains it to me? Come on up.

Phil: Thanks! Lets see. Hmm, looks Greek to me.

Off: It is in Greek, I don't read Hebrew.

Phil: That would explain it then.

Off: Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?

Phil: I'm glad you asked!

Narr: And Philip told the Ethiopian...

Off: Ahem.

Narr:...Official all about Jesus and how he fulfilled the words of the prophecy he was reading.

Off: Well, look, here is some water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?

Phil: Immersed or sprinkled?

Off: Your choice.

Phil: I baptize you in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Narr: And after Philip baptized the official, the Holy Spirit took Philip away.

Phil: What does that meaaaaaaannn?! (Person with sign saying "Holy Spirit" grabs Philip by the hair and walks off with him)

Off: Where'd he go? I just gave my life to Jesus and there's no one to celebrate with.

Narr: And so the Ethiopian official went on his way, rejoicing over what had happened.

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© Dan Wilson, all rights reserved.

This play may be performed free of charge, provided no entrance fee is charged. In return for free performance, the author would appreciate being notified of any performance. He may be contacted at sfstagewalker@gmail.com