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1. Monologue: A Slave, A Jailer, A Child Of God

Acts 16:16-40

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Robert F. Scott

We have only a bare-bones mention of the Philippian jailer. He received Paul and Silas, beaten and bleeding; he fastened them in the painful stocks; after his conversion, he personally dressed their wounds and then fed them at his own table. What other changes grew from the jailer's new Christian faith? Let us attempt to stretch some living flesh over those bare bones. Call me Quintus, but my nam...

2. Monologue: Mary Magdalene - Liberated Woman

John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18

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Robert F. Scott

John 20:1-2, 10-18 Medieval legends confused three women: the sinful "woman of the city" in Luke 7, Mary of Bethany, and Mary Magdalene. In time, "Magdalene" became a synonym for a prostitute. The plain text of the Bible treats each of these three women separately. Mary Magdalene is mentioned by name 12 times in the Gospels, but not once is there a whisper to connect her with the harlot of Luke 7...

3. Monologue: Silent Silas

Acts 15:22-35

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Robert F. Scott

There was a man named Silas. We read of him in Acts and in several of the Epistles. Yet in the whole of the New Testament there is not one word from Silas himself: not a word that he said, not a scrap of a letter in his own name. Was he silent? We know he was not. He was a prophet for Christ; he exhorted, taught, preached, prayed, and sang. Of all that Silas said, what was it and what was it wort...

4. Monologue: The Other Shepherd Speaks

Luke 2:8-20

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Robert F. Scott

The shepherds came to the manger, actors who play one brief scene and then vanish. Luke tells us they returned, "glorifying and praising God for all they had seen and heard, as it had been told them." Beyond that, we know nothing of their later lives. Yet does any person meet the living Christ and remain unchanged? Aye, they said we missed it. "Vie missed it," they said, and they were right. We ...

5. The Eighth Meal

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Robert F. Scott

Supper Of DesireLuke 22:7-20 Worship Focus A plate of matzoth (for this was the Passover, the feast of unleavened bread) and a chalice. A Litany For The Eighth Meal Leader: Gracious God, we gather in remembrance of the Passover Jesus shared with his disciples. People: We remember that night. Leader: We remember that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as a sign of his love for them. People: W...

6. The Fifth Meal

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Robert F. Scott

Supper EtiquetteLuke 11:37-42 Worship Focus A pitcher and a wash basin. A matched set, so common in nineteenth century bedrooms, would be ideal. If that is unavailable, use any large ceramic pitcher and wide flat bowl. A Litany For The Fifth Meal Leader: Glorious are you, O God, in your holiness. People: Holy, holy, holy is our Almighty God. Leader: Spotless and without blemish, O Christ, are yo...

7. The First Meal

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Robert F. Scott

Supper With LeviLuke 5:27-32 Worship Focus On one side of the table, a stethoscope, for the Great Physician who came to seek the ill and the lost. On the other side, a money bag, for the tax office Levi left behind. (Perhaps a cloth bag about a foot high, stuffed with paper to keep it upright, tied at the top with a string, a dollar sign on the front.) A Litany For The First Meal Leader: God of ...

8. The Fourth Meal

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Robert F. Scott

The Fourth Meal Martha's Supper; Mary's FeastLuke 10:38-42 Worship Focus On one side of the table, a jumble of cooking pots, some on top of others at crazy angles. On the other side, an open Bible. A Litany For The Fourth Meal Leader: God of all wisdom, we thank you that you call us to yourself. People: God of all mercy, we thank you that you invite us to bring to you our prayers. Leader: God of...

9. The Ninth Meal

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Robert F. Scott

Emmaus: In Breaking BreadLuke 24:13-35 Worship Focus A large loaf of bread, broken in half and placed so that the broken surfaces partly show. There could be three plates at the table, with the broken bread in front of the center plate. A Litany For The Ninth Meal Leader: Great God of heaven and earth, we come to you in praise. People: We celebrate the joyous news of Jesus Christ, risen from the...

10. The Second Meal

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Robert F. Scott

Simon: Dinner With PassionLuke 7:36-50 Worship Focus A cosmetic jar (perhaps one of the large plastic jars that hold shampoo or hand lotion). A wig with long black hair (can be a cheap Halloween costume wig). A Litany For The Second Meal Leader: We praise you, Almighty God, for your wondrous power and glory. People: Praise be to you, our God Almighty! Leader: We praise you, God of love, for reve...

11. The Seventh Meal

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Robert F. Scott

Thanksgiving In JerichoLuke 19:1-10 Worship Focus A large bowl or basket of fruit; a pedestal bowl would be festive. Jericho was known as the City of Palms, so an arrangement of dates would also be in order. A Litany For The Seventh Meal Leader: God of all power, we praise you, for you tower above all other loyalties. People: Now is the acceptable time. Leader: God of all grace, we thank you for...

12. The Sixth Meal

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Robert F. Scott

A Strange InvitationLuke 14:1-6 Worship Focus A toy animal and a doll. One of the fake sheep made for yard decorations would be ideal; the doll should be of comparable size. Or a challah, the large braided loaf of white bread that is often part of a Jewish Sabbath meal. A Litany For The Sixth Meal Leader: O God, we thank you for your matchless love, by which you sent Christ to be our savior. Peo...

13. The Tenth Meal

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Robert F. Scott

Broiled FishLuke 24:36-43 Worship Focus A platter with a whole broiled fish fillet or a baked whole fish would be ideal. Someone in the congregation may have a mounted or wooden fish as a wall decoration, and that would be easier to take care of. A piece of comb honey, though not in the newer translations, would pick up the line from Ezra Pound's poem. A Litany For The Tenth Meal Leader: Graciou...

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