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Biblical Setting Short Scripts

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Peter, John and Mary - A first century look at having a servant's heart.  The boys get more than they bargained for when Mary intervenes. (Approximately 4 minutes runtime with a splashy ending)
John 13
Based on John 13:34-35. How Christ instructed us to witness by how we treat each other. Four minutes and 7 man cast.
If Noah Built the Ark Today
A humorous look at how Noah's family might have acted if the ark were being built today.  6 characters, Run time 5 minutes. 
Evidence - First Century Version
While trying to avoid being thrown to the lions by Nero, the defendant realizes their isn't enough evidence to priove he's a Christian for a conviction.  2 characters, run time 5 minutes. (A futuristic version can be found on the short scripts in street clothes page)
The Pharisee and Tax Collector Interview
A TV show host interviews the 2 men mentioned in the Luke 18 parable to discover their feelings and thoughts about God, others, themselves, forgiveness and justification.  The Pharisee can be easily overplayed as a self righteous jerk.  2 male, 1 either cast, run time approxiametly 6 minutes.
Matthias and faithfulness  Matthias comes to talk to a child disappointed because she was not chosen for a sports team or a play.  Discusses beign faithful, even when Matthias wasn't chosen to be one of the 12 the first time.  3 characters, run time 5 minutes.
Mizpah Two Zealots, bound together by their desire to see the Roman tyrants ousted from Israel, trace highlights of Jesus life from his baptism to his crucifixion.  One believes Jesus to be the Messiah, the other does not. A plot against the Romans fails and they are sentenced to be crucified, one on either side of Jesus.  Two characters and the voice of Jesus, run time 13 minutes. 
Do You Know What It's Like?  Two intertwined monologues told by Leah and Rachel.  Leah shares the pain of never measuing up, never being loved or chosen while Rachel shares the frustration of never having anything she could call her own.  Ends with a  ray of hope as Rachel shares she may finally be pregnant.  Run time: 4 minutes.
Hiding Spies
A short audience interactive musical comedy about Rahab and the spies in Jericho.  The song is a parody of the Eagle's "Lying Eyes".  Run time: 15 minutes; 5 characters.
The Widow's Offering Interview
An on location reporter interviews a show off Pharisee and the widow with two coins as they contribute at the temple.  Widow explains how witnessing how Jesus fed the 5000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish inspired her to give all she had.  8 roles plus as many extras as desired, run time 6 minutes. Based on Lk. 9, 21, Mk. 6, Mt 14, John 6, 2 Cor. 9
 
 

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