Theme: Forgiving Is A Command

Based on Matthew 6:14-15: In the family of God, forgiveness is a command, not a choice. In order to be forgiven, one must forgive. There are no options.

(This play is designed for easy production and special lighting is not needed. The occupation in the story may be changed to fit the church congregation best.)

Scene: Kitchen of a farm house

Props
Table and two chairs
Newspaper
Coffee cup
Seed corn cap

Characters
1ST BROTHER: Middle-aged man who is loud and angry
2ND BROTHER: Younger man, humble and soft spoken

Costumes: Work clothes -- jeans, washed out shirts (this will vary with the occupation used)

Scene: Weekday morning

(1ST BROTHER is sitting at the kitchen table, left center, reading the paper, drinking a cup of coffee. An empty chair sits acros…