Bible Stories

Details: Lyn Morgan; Scripts Since 2007; 25 August 2011

Summary: Jimmy is a young man who feels pretty sorry for himself because he has a broken leg, cannot play in the grand final with his footy team, lost his job, lost his chance with the girl of his dreams and has no electricity. Not wanting to think about his woes, he picks up a Bible and is visited by a string of characters who speak straight into his situation.
Style: Drama. Duration: 12min
Actors: 4M, 3F

Details: Greg Walton; Scripts Since 2007; 20 June 2011

(or, ‘Yes Sir, that’s my baby!’)
Summary; This sketch was performed as part of a family service, to illustrate selfishness. I enjoyed myself thinking up the insults the two women heap upon each other. ‘You cross-eyed camel’! ‘There’s just two things I hate about you – your face’ etc, etc. I’m sure you’ll have fun thinking of some more! Keywords: Selfishness.
Style: Drama Duration: 8min
Actors: 2F, 1M, 1M/F

Details: Daniel Carson; Scripts Since 2007; 01 June 2011

Summary: 2 sphinxes discuss the story of Joseph.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 6min
Actors: 2M/F
Scripture reference: Genesis 45-47

Details: Daniel Carson; Scripts Since 2007; 01 June 2011

Summary: 2 cats witness the attempted seduction of Joseph by Potiphar’s wife.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 6min

Actors: 2M/F, 1F, 1M
Scripture reference: Genesis 39

Details: Daniel Carlson; Scripts Since 2007; 17 December 2010

Summary: This sketch was initially performed at a children’s holiday Bible club which focused on the story of Joseph. 2 donkeys witness the planting of Joseph’s favourite cup in Benjamin’s sack.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 5min
Scripture reference: Genesis 44
Actors: 1M, 3M/F

Details: Daniel Carlson; Scripts Since 2007; 15 December 2010

Summary: This sketch was initially performed at a children’s holiday Bible club which focused on the story of Joseph. 2 cows discover they are part of Pharoah’s dream as Joseph explains what it means.
Style: light-hearted. Duration: 5min
Actors: 2m, 1F
Scripture reference: Genesis 41

Details: Westchurch Kids; Scripts Since 2007; 15 December 2010

Summary: A series of incidents from Jesus’ life are transposed to present time in a local place and are observed by children. These kids don’t really understand what is happening but are attracted to this mystery man. They don’t see Jesus’ death and wonder what’s happened to him, waiting to see him again.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 10min
Actors: Narrator + Children

Details: Daniel Carlson; Scripts Since 2007; 14 December 2010

Summary:    This sketch was initially performed at a children’s holiday Bible club which focused on the story of Joseph. Two sheep are talking about Joseph and his dreams and how his brothers are jealous of him.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 8min
Scripture:    Genesis 37
Actors:    1F, 4+M

Details: Pam Norman; Scripts Since 2007; 14 December 2010

Summary: A modern day parable showing the love and acceptance of God as Father.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 12min
Scripture: Luke 15:11-52
Actors: 4-5M

Details: Pam Norman; Scripts Since 2007; 14 December 2010

Summary: A modern retelling of Jesus welcoming the children.
Style: Dramatic Duration: 10min
Scripture: Matthew 19:13.15
Actors: 3M, 2C

Details: Pam Norman; Scripts Since 2007; 13 December 2010

Summary: Jesus sends the disciples Matthew and John to get a donkey prior to his Palm Sunday entrance into Jerusalem.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 12min
Scripture: Matthew 21, Mark 11
Actors: 4M

Details: Pam Norman; Scripts Since 2007; 13 December 2010

Summary: A humorous, modern-day interpretation of Jonah chapters 1 and 2.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M, 1M/F

Details: Kelvin Bueckert; Scripts Since 2007; 10 June 2010

Summary: Balaam and Jonah discuss the trials of not following the Lord's will. A light-hearted conversation best played slightly cartoonish. It is especially important to get an amusing person to do the donkey parts. The braying gives it that extra punch.
Style; Light-hearted. Duration: 10min
Actors: 2M, 1M/F
Scripture: Numbers 22-24. The book of Jonah.
Setting: Living room. Coffee shop type atmosphere.

Details: Susan Walton; Scripts Since 2007; 16 May 2010

Summary: This sketch was written to be performed at a wedding reception of some friends, so some of the jokes are specific to them. It is however an idea that can be adapted for your own use. Other brides could be revisited and learnt from! Keywords: Wedding, marriage
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 7min
Actors: 2F

Details: Richard Heap; Scripts Since 2007; 03 May 2010

Summary: A retelling of the Prodigal Son. Could be used as a radio play, or set up in a service with actors gathered around a microphone as if doing a radio play, or as a running series through a service.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 10min
Scripture; Luke 10:29-37, Luke 13:18-19
Actors: 3M, 1F, 1V

Details: Peter & Mary Minson; Scripts Since 2007; 14 July 2009

Summary: The story of the first encounter between Peter and Jesus. A narration, with audience participation. Keywords: Peter, fishing.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 7min
Scripture: Luke 4
Actors: 1N

Details: George Portice, Ann Robertson and Marianne Grano; Scripts Since 2007; 12 May 2009

Summary : This drama was used in a congregation in Michigan. Many people in the church were affected by the cuts of the auto industry and the recession of the economy. This drama presented the good news that God provides through a retelling of the miracle of the loaves and fishes with contemporary parallels. Following the drama, the congregation brought forward their pledges for the coming year, and placed them in the basket which represented the boy’s gift of loaves and fishes in the drama. After the service all the congregation shared in a Thanksgiving Harvest Feast which was free and open to all.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 20min
Scripture: John 6
Actors: 5M, 6F, 4M/F, 1C

Details: Bill McCann; Scripts Since 2007; 12 May 2009

Summary: A testimony to the power and faithfulness of God, based on the old testament book of Judith. The action takes place in the small mountain city of Bethulia and on the plains below the city where the mighty army of King Nebuchadnezzer and general Holofernes is prepared to attack Bethulia. The play depicts how God saves the weak and gives the humble victory over the proud and mighty.
Style: Dramatic (some violence).
Duration: 60min?
Characters: 7M, 2F, 3M/F

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Details: Deana Reimer; Scripts Since 2007; 25 February 2009

Summary: A monologue in which the sister of the Prodigal Son tells what happened.
Style: Drama. Duration: 5min
Actors: 1F
Scripture Reference: Luke 15:11-31

Details: Douglas Batson; Scripts Since 2007; 15 July 2008

Summary: A fictional account of how Philemon and Onesimus separately came to faith through the Apostle Paul, set however in Czarist Russia.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 30min
Actors: 4M, 1M/F

Details: Deana Reimer; Scripts Since 2007; 20 June 2008

Summary: A modern-day take on the coming of the Holy Spirit. Have you ever thought of how very weird that day of Pentecost must have been? All these people, believers, followers of Jesus Christ, sitting, praying, waiting… And then, something like wind, fire, they all appeared drunk as they ran out to the streets to tell the Good News. What if that happened today? Would you sit, waiting and praying for 10 days? What about work? Your family? And then, once The Spirit came upon you, would you have the courage to go wherever you were called to tell the truth of Jesus? Keywords: Pentecost, Holy Spirit, tongues, other languages.
Style: Dramatix. Duration: 7min
Actors: 4M/F
Scripture:: Acts 2:1-13

Details: John Hastings; Scripts Since 2007; 29 April 2008

Summary: Jesus requires total commitment from us. This sketch illustrates what it means to really commit all our possession to Jesus. Keywords: Pearl of great price, Kingdom of Heaven, parable
Style: Lighthearted Duration: 7m,in
Scripture: Matt 13:45-46. Jesus said, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went and sold everything he had and bought that Pearl".
Actors: 1M, 1F

Details: Daniel Carlson; Scripts Since 2007; 29 April 2008

Summary: An alternative take on the Parable of the Tenants – in the style of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” Keywords: parable, vineyard, tenants
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 6min
Actors: 1M, 2M/F
Scripture reference: Matt 21:33-46

Details: Laura Ellis; Scripts Since 2007; 15 April 2008

Summary: 3 Babylonian officials set a plan in motion to have Daniel removed. Their plan looks to be a success when Daniel lands in the Lion’s Den. Keywords: Daniel, lion’s den, faith, obedience.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 9min
Actors: 2M, 4M/F
Scripture: Daniel 6

Details: Daniel Carlson; Scripts Since 2007; 15 April 2008

Summary: A humorous take on the feeding of the 5000 as seen through the eyes of a disgruntled burger vendor. Keywords: Miracles, feeding of the 5000.
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 5min
Actors: 1M
Scripture reference: Matt 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-13

Details: Daniel Carlson; Scripts Since 2007; 11 April 2008

Summary: A reflection on the promises made to Abraham prior to the birth of Isaac. A contrast is made between Abraham’s quiet, determined faith and Sarah’s more pragmatic, cynical take on things. Keywords: Faith, patience.
Style: Dramatic. Duration: 7min
Actors: 1M, 1F

Details: Mark Scanlan; Scripts Since 2007; 25 March 2008

Summary: The story of the building of Noah’s ark from a modern perspective. Keywords : Noah, ark, flood.
Style : Lighthearted. Duration : 12min
Actors: 2M, 1F
Scripture: Genesis 6 and 7

Details: Mark Scanlan; Scripts Since 2007; 25 March 2008

Summary: The story of David and Goliath from a modern perspective of sibling rivalry. Key words : David, Goliath, rivalry.
Style: Humorous. Duration: 10min
Actors: 2M, 1VO
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17

Details: Mike Petrin; Scripts Since 2007; 14 March 2008

Summary: A five-week sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Here are 5 thirty seconds to a minute skits to open up each week’s sermon. Keywords: Jonah, Ninevah.
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 5 x 60sec.
Actors: 1M + V
Scripture: Jonah

Details: John Hastings; Scripts Since 2007; 17 February 2008

Summary: This is a modern version of the 'Road to Emmaus' appearance of the risen Jesus to the disciples. Keywords: Resurrection, Emmaus.
Style : Dramatic. Duration : 5min
Actors: 3M/F, 1M, 1VO
Scriptures: Luke 24:13-35, Psalm 16:10, Isaiah 53:4-12.

Details: Bob Denison; Scripts Since 2007; 06 November 2007

Summary: A play consisting of a number of skits from the Book of Matthew, structured to show that Jesus is real and that HE IS ALIVE! Done in a fast paced style that appeals to teens and adults. Ideal for video and venues outside the church (no sets, props or costumes). An actor's delight to perform. Keywords: Salvation, Evangelism.
Style: Drama. Duration: 20 mins.
Characters: 3 M/F.

Details: Barry Brannen; Scripts Since 2007; 11 October 2007

Summary: In this modern day version of the parable, a young man counts everything of less value than the treasure he is searching for. Keywords: Treasure, pearl of great price, Kingdom of Heaven.
Style: Dramatix. Duration: 7min
Actors: 4M, 1F
Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Details: Chris Wyatt; Scripts Since 2007; 11 September 2007

Summary: A light-hearted retelling of the Parable of the Tenants (Luke 21:33-41). The fruit type and the place names can be changed to suit where it is performed. Keywords: Parable, tenants, farmer, workers.
Style : Light-hearted. Duration: 10min
Actors : 2M, 2N, 4M/F
Scripture: Luke 21:33-41
To read this script, download by clicking here.

Details: Susan Walton; Scripts Since 2007; 07 September 2007

Summary: Moses was considered to be THE great leader of the Children of Israel; but underneath it all, he was just an ordinary person like you or me, with ordinary fears and trepidation. ‘But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things – and the things that are not – to nullify the things that are, so that no-one may boast…’ Keywords: Moses, mission, faith, burning bush.
Scriptures: Exodus 2:23-4:13, 1 Corinthians 1:20
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M, 1VO

Details: Caroline Campen; Scripts Since 2007; 13 August 2007

Summary: In this takeoff of a TV cooking programme, Jacob is preparing a meal for his brother Esau. Keywords : Cooking, Jacob, Esau, birthright.
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 6min
Actors: 2M

Details: Caroline Campen; Scripts Since 2007; 09 August 2007

Summary: What happens to Adam and Eve in their old age? How do they view the events of so long ago? Keywords: Fall, Garden, Eden.
Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 10min
Actors: 2M, 2F, 1M/F
Scripture : Genesis 1-2.

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