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1. True And False Prophecy

Mark 14:27-31

Drama

... of them will bear false witness against him in order to protect themselves or their interests. At the same time, whether out of hatred or love, both men prove to be prophetic in much of what they say about Jesus, albeit unknowingly. This is especially true in the case of Caiaphas. This drama seeks to accomplish what the Gospel of Mark portrays so well - the irony of Caiaphas’ words as well as Peter’s denial, as they happen simultaneously during the trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin. CAIAPHAS: I am ...

2. Alesander The Mediocre

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... the leader who brings \ndestruction on all of Philip's brood. \nALEXANDER: Do not, O prophet, think that your venerable age \nprotects you from being prosecuted for the idle utterances of \nyour mouth. \nTALULIAS: I need no such protection. The utterances of my mouth \nare true and will be proven so. \nALEXANDER: Upon your own oath be it said. What is necessary to \nrid the city of this horrendous plague? \nTALULIAS: You will be no party to asking.\nALEXANDER: Don't riddle me, blind one. Answer me as a man ...

3. King Ahaz,Idolater

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... and for us to be his people. Ahaz: Oh yeah. Oops. Other: Oops is right. Oops forever, I guess. Neither one of us worshiped the one true God. We were once free to be with God but now we're trapped here away from God. Ahaz: Nice irony, huh? He brought his people ... real and God is real.) 1. Count the number of ways that King Ahaz worshiped other gods than the God of his ancestors, the one true God. 2. What was Ahaz's main motivation in worshiping the gods of his enemies? 3. What do you do in your life that may ...

4. Pass The Buck

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

... for you. Angel: (To devil) What did you do? Teach him that all things are relative? Devil: Yeah, not bad, huh? I mean, what is truth anyway? Ha ha ha. Character: Think about it. I'm being asked to judge whether something is true or not. What's truth? Is it true only if I can feel it; or only if I can see it; or only if science can prove it? I agree with some of that, and I'm not sure that I have enough to make a decision. Hey, making a decision about truth is difficult. It's hard ...

5. A Zealot’s Greatest Battle

Drama

... the people. By the way, I’ve heard, via the prison grapevine, that you were linked up with him in some way. Is that true? Simon It’s true! I’m one of his apostles. One of the twelve chosen to help him change the world. Barabbas Too bad he failed. But, I ... m glad I found you! It’s Jesus ... he’s alive again? Peter and John have already been to the tomb, and it’s true ... his grave is empty! Simon (Still in shock) Peter and John found the tomb empty? (Other disciples come in from all sides) Judas, ...

6. "The Return"

Drama

... faithful to you; why should you be so foolish as to be faithful to her, nothing but a common slut. Bible Lady Yes, that’s true. I never did have any use for her either. All I needed was my Bible. With that I could have my prayers and you were ... stones.) Woman (raising head) They are gone. I’m safe? ... Lord, I have a confession. A lot of confessions. Everything they said was true, all of it. I have been unfaithful to you. I have neglected your brothers. I have been proud, and stupid. Even the rich woman ...

Drama

David E. Ullery

... noticed no stirrings. I think that they are afraid of your legions. They talk revolt much better than they perpetrate it. Pilate: That is true - but I will still be happy when I can get out of this rat-hole. Herod: I am told that you washed your hands ... linens were there, but Jesus’ body was not! Pilate: This whole thing is preposterous! Claudia: (As if to herself.) Then it is true - he could come forth from the tomb! Pilate: Sergius! Has anyone else been there? Do others know of this? Sergius: Three women ...

8. Perseverance

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... nNEBUTH: Of course not. They hide their fears behind their acts \nof violence. They lash out and try to obliterate everything they \nfear. \nAURANT: Us. \nNEBUTH: Yes, and others like us. \nAURANT: You said we have control? \nNEBUTH: Yes, of course we do. As long as we are true to Jesus. \nAURANT: But I am so weak. I was ready to give up my faith. \nNEBUTH: But you didn't. \nAURANT: No, but if they hadn't stopped when they did, I would \nhave. I know I would have. \nNEBUTH: No, you wouldn't. \nAURANT: You ...

9. As It Was Told

Drama

Ed Irsch

... Phoebe? (knows the answer, even with no indication from Martha) Phoebe. Martha: Think of it, Johnathan. Sheep without a shepherd for half the night and not one of them lost. Johnathan: It is rather ... unusual. Martha: (pressing a little) Unusual enough to believe that it is true, even if your hired shepherds tell you that our Savior is born? Johnathan: Do you believe it? Martha: Yes. (pause) Do you? Johnathan: I almost can. I almost want to. But he’s just a baby. How can a person believe in a Savior as a ...

10. Joseph

Drama

Charles L. Koester

... who warned me, "Rise, take the child and His mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the Child and destroy Him." I could not deny what I had experienced for the second time. It must be true ... it must all be true; Mary’s experience and now mine too! Quickly, we packed our few things and fled south to Egypt, a land beyond the power and control of Herod. I worked there at my trade until the messenger of God revealed to me that Herod had died; it was ...

11. The Water Witcher

Matthew 11:1-19

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... done....” Joey: Oh, Grandpa, you’re talking about us, you and me. That’s an easy fact or fib story. It’s true. Willard: Yep, you’re right. Joey: I’m thirsty. Willard: Already? Joey: Yep, hungry, too. I think I smell chocolate chip cookies ... until it moves the divining tool. Joey: Oh, Grandpa ... fib, fib, fib. Willard: No, Joey, I know it’s hard to believe but it’s true. I’ve seem Bill Bardigen do it right here on my acreage. The willow branch twists right out of his hand with such an unseen ...

12. The Mystery

Luke 7:1-10

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... faith. It's all in God's hands. DIANE: When we pray for healing, we leave it up to Him. STAN: Right. DIANE: Of course that's true. We leave it in His hands. There's really nothing much we can do but pray. STAN: That's a lot, I think. DIANE: Of course ... t it? DIANE: Yes, yes, of course it is. That's faith. STAN: Well, what we came up with is -- God is in charge. DIANE: It's true. Whether people know it or not, He is. He's in charge of healing and everything else. That can give us peace. (THEY BEGIN TO EXIT) ...

13. The Man Born Blind

John 9:1-12

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... becoming unclean. And I got used to not doing anything for that blind man or anyone else, for that matter. Rabbi: That's not entirely true. You help me and you help around the house. Daughter: For a price. That's how I earn my spending money. Rabbi: I know. I ... an abuser. Daughter: I don't think I am either. Like I don't think anyone else in our group is. Rabbi: That's probably true. Daughter: The group tells me that speaking in tongues comes from the Holy Spirit. Is it? Rabbi: I'm told Jesus was asked if he ...

14. The Innkeeper Speaks

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... but this one stood out because, as I was told many years later, the son she bore turned out to be none other than God's Messiah, the Promised One of Israel! I still find that difficult to believe, but I am not prepared to say it is not true.I remember this couple because they were so young and innocent. There was something about their countenance. It is hard to describe. It set them apart from the rank and file. The young woman appeared almost angelic. But I must continue with my story. It was during one of ...

15. Jesus Reflects -- A Dramatic Monologue

Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... struggle for survival. Many have become captive to their fleshly desires. Many others have expended all their energy upon self-gratification, using any means to achieve their selfish desires. And it is all so temporal, so transitory! I have found it almost impossible to open their eyes to their true potential. I know it is a frustration for God, himself, who finds it difficult to comprehend the very being he has created! I do not say that none have responded. Thank God many have come to a knowledge of their ...

16. He Has Done Great Things

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... asking you to give up everything for the sake of this child. MARY: (Firmly) My child. ELIZABETH: Yes, yes. I know what you mean: any child is worth the sacrifice. But this one ... He will have more than his share of sorrows. And so will you. MARY: (Sighing) That's true. I understand some of what is to happen. But you also ... ELIZABETH: Yes. I also carry a child who is destined to do great things. And to suffer great pain. But I am old. I will be dead and gone before he reaches that age. It's different for ...

17. Monologues: Disciples Redeemed

John 20:10-18, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Drama

Raymond I. Keffer

... group known as Christians, the followers of Jesus of Nazareth; the same Jesus who was crucified for His false teachings. I intend to give these Christians the same punishment for blasphemy Stephen got: death by stoning. This threat to the one true religion and to the one true God, Jehovah, cannot be ignored any longer. I'm on my way to Damascus to begin this work to cleanse the world of this foul group known as Christians." (EXIT - Bright lights) "Saul, why are you persecuting me?" James, The Younger ...

18. MR. CAIN

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... re overtired. CAIN What was I talking about? JAREL You said that you made this town. CAIN That absolutely right. I looked ahead and I ... What’s the use? JAREL Why don’t you read the scroll again. CAIN (Reading) "Active in countless community efforts ..." That’s true. JAREL And if you let your hair grow longer, nobody’d ever notice it. CAIN I wish I was a bullfighter, that’s what. Just me and the bull charging toward me. Attacking me. And then out with the sword. "Graah! Graah!" goes the bull; and ...

19. The Gift

Drama

Esther Lense

... to tell them that I started my book this way: "This is the Good News about Jesus Christ, the Son of God." Yes, it’s true that the Good News is God’s gift to all men at Christmas - the gift that made Christmas the gateway to God through Jesus. This ... worshiped the Son of God, who was willing to come to earth as a baby, helpless and innocent, so that he might be the true sacrificial lamb for all men. And this was his gift - he himself became the sacrifice. And so he changed our worship. And that is the ...

20. The Boss

Mark 1:1-8

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... Lord allows to be over us. It's just like what John the Baptist did. AL: What's that? GUS: Don't you remember? He said, "He must increase, I must decrease." AL: Yeah, sure, but he was talking about Jesus, right? GUS: That's right, but it must be true for every "Master" we have, like our boss. We were hired so the company and the president of the company would be successful. If he's successful, so are we. And we are actually working for the Lord anyway, so we can truly say, "He must increase, I must decrease ...

21. The Prophet

Luke 3:1-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... like? JOHN: Well, I guess I never heard it. I guess I wouldn't know. ZACHARIAS: If you wouldn't know the Lord's voice if you heard it, you might have heard it already and didn't know it was the Lord. Right? JOHN: Yes, I guess that's true. ZACHARIAS: What about Isaiah? JOHN: Isaiah saw visions. I have seen no visions. ZACHARIAS: And Jeremiah? JOHN: God put the words in Jeremiah's mouth. What does that mean, Father? ZACHARIAS: I'm not sure. It must mean that the words from God were in Jeremiah's mind when he ...

22. Airmail

Luke 3:1-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... right. It's natural to be a little upset with yourself. You thought that becoming a Christian was all you had to do. And now you've settled for going to church on Sunday morning and putting your money in the collection plate. (TALKING TO THE LETTER) It's true. I do want more. But how? (READING) How do you get more of the abundant Christian life? I'll tell you how. By living God's Word! (TALKING TO THE LETTER) Huh? (READING) Pay attention. In the next paragraph I'll tell you what that means. Your neighbor ...

23. Fishin'

John 21:1-14

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... ain't no fishin' pole ... PETEY: Yep, that's right. JOHN-BUBBA: And I ain't no line ... PETEY: I can see that. JOHN-BUBBA: And I sure ain't no worm. PETEY: True, Bubba, true. JOHN-BUBBA: So, I figure -- if I ain't no pole and I ain't no line and I ain't no worm -- what has I got to do with fishin'? PETEY: That's true, but what about knowing where to fish? You gotta know where to fish. JOHN-BUBBA: I know where to fish. PETEY: Oh, yeah? Well, where do you fish? JOHN-BUBBA: I always ...

24. Whose Work Is It?

Luke 21:5-38

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... : I'm trying not to. (Reading) "... so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God." SYNTYCHE: (Sighing) How true that is! How true! EUODIA: (Furiously) It's not true at all and you know it. CLEMENT: (Bewildered) Ladies! Ladies! EUODIA: Clement! You stay out of this. CLEMENT: I ... I ... SYNTYCHE: Go ahead, Euodia. You've been spoiling for a fight for weeks now. What's on your mind? Spit ...

25. Whose Work Is It?

Philemon 1:1-7

Drama

Pamela Urfer

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