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1. Who Is God?

Matthew 16:13-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: There are many false gods. Finding God isn't easy but it is worth the search. Summary: Two people are talking about God and each gives several views. "God" is watching from above. Jesus enters and exposes "God" as a fraud and offers the two a real relationship with God. Playing Time: 6 minutes Setting: A neutral acting space Props: Ladder Policeman's cap Glasses Ruler Santa Claus cap and beard Gray beard Menu Stuffed lamb Halo Crutch Lemon Box Magnifying glass Costumes: Contemporary Time: The ...

2. Reuben: I'm Not A Sandwich

Genesis 37:12-36

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... my grandfather Laban. When she came to him late on his wedding night she was veiled. It was dark. My father had imbibed in the fruit of the vine. He thought she was his beloved Rachel. She was the wrong woman. Thus, the marriage, based on fraud, didn't impress my father, nor apparently could I win his favor. Maybe it was the fact that my father purloined the birthright from his slightly older twin brother Esau, that he attempted to justify his own chicanery by selecting the next to youngest child -- Joseph ...

3. The Bells Of Christmas Eve

Drama

... . (He puts the gold florins in the box one by one.) FRANCO: Uno. Due. Tre. Quattro. (Pause and hesitation.) Cinque. (They both rush to the window and look up. No bells.) MARIO: You guaranteed it! FRANCO: I only said I was quite certain - MARIO: You are a fraud! I demand my money back! FRANCO: That is quite impossible. Once money enters the poor box, it can be released only by a certificate from the archbishop. I shall write to him at once if you wish. MARIO: How long will it take? FRANCO: Several months, I ...

4. Good Morning, Jerusalem!

Drama

... Nazarene rabbi rising from the dead ... What has happened is that his fanatical and criminal followers have stolen his body out of a sympathizer’s tomb, and are spreading the malicious and false rumor that he is alive again. The faithful will remember that this fraud once said that he could tear down Herod’s great Temple and build it back again in three days ... The faithful will not be misled by such lying fantasies.... May the Blessed One give to all the faithful a true and joyous Passover." That was ...

5. Bloody Hands, Troubled Soul

Mark 14:12-26

Drama

... more opposition. Some people wanted to touch Jesus, but more and more just wanted to get their hands on him, if you know what I mean. Even Jesus’ own family thought he was crazy; others thought he was possessed; and his hometown considered him a fraud. Jesus spoke openly about this. On three different occasions he predicted that "the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be rejected and killed." Another time he warned us: "You yourselves must beware. You will be arrested, beaten and made to stand ...

6. The Escape

Drama

Douglas W. Orbaker

... , maybe even the Messiah, with everyone bowing down to you and singing your praises. And when your empire of 400 men comes crumbling down around your ear, you cry out to God to save you for your "service" to him. Your service...! You’re nothing more than a fraud and a hypocrite! Theudas Why don’t you go to Hell! Barabbas I will! And while I’m stoking the fires on number 8, you’ll be stoking the fires on number 9, right along there with me. Theudas Where do you get off judging me? (Sarcastically) I ...

7. The Suffering Servant

Drama

Curt M. Joseph

... of those poor fools have Gentile money, and then we charge them to convert that money into acceptable currency. But that was not the only problem I was referring to. The other day this Jesus took our Scribes and Pharisees to task. Called them hypocrites and frauds. Said they were fit only for hell. He has even attacked the validity of the Temple, the worship itself, and the priesthood. Annas: I didn’t realize that. Yes, he must be stopped, and stopped now. I didn’t know he was such a problem. Caiaphas ...

8. Jesus Christ, the Truth

Drama

Curt M. Joseph

... rebel against you. Caesar would love to hear that you had a chance to quash a rebellion, but failed. Pilate: Then what do you want me to do with your king? Caiaphas: Crucify him! He is not our king. (sarcastically) Why, Caesar is our king. Pilate: You fraud! Is there nothing you won’t say or do to protect your little job? Get out of here? (Caiaphas leaves, Pilate returns centerstage and is joined by a guard.) Guard: Governor Pilate, your wife wishes to speak with you. Pilate: Tell her that I am busy with ...

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