Bible Stories

Who Is Jesus?

Bob Denison · 06 November 2007
Duration
20 mins. Characters: 3 M/F.
Summary
A play consisting of a number of skits from the Book of Matthew, structured to show that Jesus is real and that HE IS ALIVE! Done in a fast paced style that appeals to teens and adults. Ideal for video and venues outside the church (no sets, props or costumes). An actor's delight to perform.
Script

Note: This entire play can be viewed at www.JesusDrama.org ) (Note: The Introduction, Prologue and Ending are optional and shown without format. They are to be used, or…

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Hidden Treasure

Barry Brannen · 11 October 2007
Style
Dramatix.
Duration
7min
Scripture
Matthew 13:44
Actors
4M, 1F
Characters
Tommy – a young man on a mission James – Tommy’s best friend Sally – Tommy’s girlfriend Mr Black – Tommy’s boss Farmer Cameron – owner of the field
Summary
In this modern day version of the parable, a young man counts everything of less value than the treasure he is searching for.
Script

(Lights fade up. Enter TOMMY with metal detector, searching intently for something. Enter FARMER to centre stage) FARMER: Jesus said, “The kingdom of God is like…

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Lenny Loaded

Chris Wyatt · 11 September 2007
Style
Light-hearted. 
Duration
10min
Scripture
Luke 21:33-41
Actors
2M, 2N, 4M/F
Summary
A light-hearted retelling of the Parable of the Tenants (Luke 21:33-41). The fruit type and the place names can be changed to suit where it is performed.
Script

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Bleating About The Bush

Susan Walton · 07 September 2007
Style
Lighthearted.
Duration
10min
Scripture
Exodus 2:23-4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:20
Actors
1M, 1VO
Characters
Moses Voice of God
Summary
Moses was considered to be THE great leader of the Children of Israel; but underneath it all, he was just an ordinary person like you or me, with ordinary fears and trepidation. ‘But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things – and the things that are not – to nullify the things that are, so that no-one may boast…’
Script

(Moses is sitting on a rock, staff in hand, and bored. Various ‘sheep’ noises off stage. Looks at watch, decides it’s lunch time. Picks up his lunch box, and looks…

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Jacob and Esau

Caroline Campen · 13 August 2007
Duration
6min
Actors
2M
Summary
In this takeoff of a TV cooking programme, Jacob is preparing a meal for his brother Esau. 
Script

Characters Jacob Esau (At front of stage is set up a bench with various cooking ingredients and utensils) Jacob: Hello and welcome to how to cook meals and influence…

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Adam & Eve - Old and Bitter

Caroline Campen · 09 August 2007
Style
  Lighthearted.
Duration
10min
Scripture
Genesis 1-2.
Actors
2M, 2F, 1M/F
Characters
Old Adam and Eve Young Adam and Eve Serpent  
Summary
What happens to Adam and Eve in their old age? How do they view the events of so long ago?
Script

(Adam and Eve sitting on couch—Adam with a remote, Eve with some knitting—both are Old and Grumpy. There is a coffee table in front of them with a large bowl of…

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