The Chosen One
John 1:43-51
Drama
by Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The call to follow Jesus is not without difficulty.

Summary: Jesus calls Nathanael to be a disciple but Nathanael is also listening to two other voices -- one encouraging him to respond and the other discouraging him.

Playing Time: 3 minutes

Setting: A neutral playing area

Props: None

Costumes: Contemporary, casual; Jesus in robe

Time: The present

Cast:
Jesus
Disturbing Angel
Ministering Angel
Nathanael

JESUS: (ENTERS AND CROSSES TO NATHANAEL) Nathanael, follow me.

DISTURBING ANGEL: (ENTERS AND CROSSES BEHIND NATHANAEL) Pay no attention to him. He probably wants to sell you something. Or he wants you to commit some Time to a project. You've done this before. What's it got you? Nothing! Pass him by. Act like you didn't hear him.

MINISTERING ANGEL: (ENTERS AND CROSSES BEHIND…

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