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1. Jacob And The Night Wrestler

Genesis 32:22-32

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... of cleaning up as I said I would, I slumped down on a rock and mulled over what I faced. Laban and his army are coming up behind us. Esau has an army of four hundred out there waiting for us. I really don't have a chance. I've cheated both of them. It's me they want. Maybe they'll leave my wives and sons alone if they don't find me. I can't hide out here anywhere. It's so desolate. They've both got good scouts and would track me down. It would solve everything if ...

2. The Unjust Steward

Luke 16:1-15

Drama

Robert A. Lehmann

... to the end of the line] Rich Man: Unless you are honest in small matters, you won't be honest in large matters either. [Solos 1, 2, 3 start softly to chant "cheat" when Rich Man says "cheat" in the following line ... the chant continues to the end of the line] Rich Man: Even if you cheat just a little, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy ... Solo 2: untrustworthy ... Solo 1: untrustworthy ... Solo 3: untrustworthy ... Rich Man: And if you are untrustworthy ...

3. Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... the main trade route to the east. One of the reasons the Romans wanted him was because he was so honest. He fired any of the tax collectors who worked under him if they ever cheated. Not everyone appreciated my dad. The revolutionaries harassed him and his workers. They called him a traitor. They even showed people how to cheat him, which was allowed under Jewish law at the time. At the synagogue, the rabbi did not like him. My dad still went every day. Because he contributed so well, the rabbi didn't say ...

4. Jacob’s Jabbok

Genesis 32:22-32

Drama

Richard F. Bansemer

... his brother by dressing in animal skins and lying to him. Esau then vowed to kill his brother Jacob, and Jacob had to flee the country. That brings us up to date. Now Jacob is coming home, and he is scared. He is scared because he remembers how he cheated his brother years before. He is scared because he remembers Esau’s vow to kill him. It is no surprise, therefore, that Jacob had a rough night ahead. In the morning he would meet Esau. He expected the worst, but Jacob was still very clever. In fact, it ...

5. THE OLD MAN IS WASTING

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... And if I win, you get the hell out. SETH You sound downright anxious. JAREL I can understand a game of cards. And I can spot a cheater. So watch yourself. SETH Well, I happen to know the simplest game of all - it’s impossible to cheat. JAREL It’s never impossible to cheat. SETH Is that another one of Cain’s lessons? JAREL Maybe, maybe not. Let’s get started. SETH Hey, you know what I think? JAREL I don’t care. SETH You’re worried - worried that I might be a little bit smarter than Cain. You’re ...

6. Judgment Day

Mark 13:1-31

Drama

Steven E. Albertin

... : That is correct. Woman: Then I fail to understand why anyone would choose to ... (She starts toward heaven. Hesitates, come back) What's going on here? Don't you know I've lived all my life in fear of this day with the view of getting into heaven and cheating hell? What are you trying to get away with around here? I demand a fair trial! Man: No trial. Woman: You mean to sit there and tell me this is Judgment Day and there's no trial? Man: That is correct. Woman: This is outrageous! I demand a hearing! My ...

7. Clear The Way!

Luke 3:1-20

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... , John. We weren't taking you seriously, but we are now. What must we do to be saved? JOHN: You must truly repent and act properly toward one another. Whoever has two coins must share with anyone who has none, and whoever has food must do likewise. Do not cheat in business and be content with the life God has made for you. SECOND: We will, John. We will! JOHN: Good! And the most important thing of all: Be ready to receive him when he comes. (To the audience) The Lord is coming! (He starts up the aisle) The ...

8. The Ugly Duckling

Drama

Karren Boehr

... sweat a little? ANN: Are you serious? I sure wish I'd have thought about working out when I was eating all those holiday goodies. How was your Christmas? LINDA: Fattening! (Adjusts sweatband)) ANN: Mine too. But you don't look like you've gained an ounce. LINDA: I cheat. I just hold my breath a lot. ANN: (Laughs) And how are your kids? LINDA: On the go, always on the go. Would you believe Amber hates the doll we gave her for Christmas? ANN: Oh, no! I remember you telling me you looked all over for that doll ...

9. It's Called Forgiveness

Matthew 6:5-15

Drama

Karren Boehr

... Boldly) Because I told him you were irresponsible. I wanted that land, and I got it. 2ND BROTHER: (Slowly) It doesn't matter. All that matters is that you are my brother ... and I love you. 1ST BROTHER: (Leans over the table) Didn't you hear what I said? I cheated you! 2ND BROTHER: It doesn't matter. Hate is death, and I want to live in life. (Standing and extending his hand) Brother, all I ask is that you forgive me for my anger against you, and that you allow me to live in peace with you, once again. 1ST ...

10. In The Carpenter's Workshop

Matthew 18:21-35

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... you wanted to say something. Jesus: I did, but grownups don't even notice us kids. I hope I never get that way. Joseph: What were you trying to say? Jesus: A fair wage is one that the workers agree upon with their boss. As long as it isn't cheating the workers or gouging the boss, I think workers don't need to complain if the boss decides to pay someone extra. Joseph: But is it fair if the boss pays someone who hardly works the same as he pays someone who has worked all day long? Jesus: Isn't ...

11. God, The Son

Matthew 2:1-12

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... country will break up! Jerry: That's pretty good. But it is still fairly general. Marshall: Look, you don't always confess everyone's sins for them. Let them plug in their own. Police know when they have been too brutal. Businessmen know when they are cheating someone. People know when they have been uncaring toward their neighbors. Give a more general sermon like John the Baptist did and people will come to you and check off with you about how to handle their lives better. Jerry: What's baptism for then ...

12. Everybody Plugs Into Something

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

... , and God are holding electrical receptacles from a hardware store (Put the plug covers on them) Scene: Twilight Zone-ish Narrator: Harry is a nice guy. He's always done everything the way one is supposed to. Harry never hurt anyone - intentionally. He tried to never lie or cheat. I guess you would say that Harry is an all-around nice guy. But, like it is for everyone in life, a time came when he felt like something was missing. He had been running on his own personal power for a long time and now it had ...

13. Born One Of Us

Drama

... , where all of us long for meaning, our King chose - to be born - Miriam: (Holds up hand to interrupt. Brings hands slowly to touch her face) Born with a human face! Mother: (Walks to down stage left, swings to face Miriam) In our times, where so many cheat and fight and hate - (Pause) Oh, Miriam, think with what love our King chose to be born! Miriam: (Drops hands slowly) Are you saying - (Walks to Mother, takes hold of arms above elbows) Are you saying that God loves us - all of us - so much (Gives Mother ...

14. A Zealot’s Greatest Battle

Drama

... I knew I remembered you from somewhere! Lucky Barabbas ... free for only three days, and already fate has put at the tip of my dagger one of my sworn enemies! Matthew I told you, I am Matthew! I am no longer Levi! You’re right: he was a cheat and a crook ... but Jesus changed all of that! Jesus gave ... Barabbas (Not even listening to him) Levi! ... Is this my lucky day! Matthew (Continues while Barabbas speaks) Jesus gave me a new life and a new name. The old Levi made restitution for everything he took ...

15. Those Bothersome Do’s and Don’ts

Drama

Sarah Walton Miller

... store? Nuts or apples? FEMALE 4: Nickels from your mother! MALE 4: Even so, most of us don’t grow up to be bank robbers or muggers. FEMALE 2: What about cribbing from someone else’s answers in exams? FEMALE 3: You call that stealing? That’s just cheating a little! MALE 4: No worse than a dad exaggerating a little for income taxes - MALE 2: Or borrowing tools and keeping them. FEMALE 4: Or keeping borrowed books? MALE 3: Or denting some guy’s fender and running away? MALE 1: You’re making us all ...

16. The Johnson Account (A Drama about the Holy Spirit)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... ! April: What? What have you got? Jeff: The answer to my problem! Why didn’t I think of this before? I just won’t tell Karl anything! I’ll pretend it never happened. Better yet, I’ll tell him that I cancelled the Johnson account! I’ll say that he cheated us out of (start track 3 – Fire alarm) Wha? What’s that? Is that the fire alarm? Come on! We’ve got to get out of here!!! April: (shouting over the alarm) No, No, No. That’s the Holy Spirit again. He warns us of things that are wrong in ...

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