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The following skits are primarily from the
New Testament. Click on the buttons below for detailed description of what is in each of the four (4) ZIP folders. |
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New Testament 1
Mary’s Choice – Demons try to dissuade Mary from accepting her role as the Messiah’s mother while Old Testament characters urge her to consent. The Widow’s Mite – Two slits based on the ultimate giver Peter, John and Mary – A first century look at a servant’s heart. The boys get more than they bargained for when Mary intervenes with a splashy ending. John 13 – How we treat each other is a powerful witness. Mark 2/4 friends is a retelling of the miracle of healing the paralytic. Widow of Nain - Two versions of the miracle. One is a choral reading for a cast of 7+; the other a monolgue by the widow. Forgiveness package contains an easy to produce script for a 6-7 minute skit or reader’s theater, a choral reading and 20 copyright free scripture graphics. ![]()
The Acts package (ZIP folder) contains at least one script (PDF) for each of the 28 chapters of Acts, links to a dozen online games and over 20 copyright free scripture photographs (JPEG). Each skit runs between 2 and 10 minutes. Some are reader’s theater scripts, some choral readings, others staged productions and a few are monologues. A readability level is indicated on each one.
Teach Us to Pray (ZIP) runs 30 minutes alternating lines of the Lord's Prayer with related parables. ![]()
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"Do whatever he tells you." This versatile skit can be used to introduce or reinforce Jesus' commands. It is based on John 2 when Mary tells the servants to "do whatever He tells you."
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New Testament 2
Evidence – while trying to avoid being thrown to the lions by Nero, the defendant realizes there isn’t enough evidence to convict him. Luke and Mary – What would the encounter have been like if Luke had interviewed Mary, the mother of Jesus, for his writings? Matthias and Faithfulness – Matthias knows exactly what it feels like to be chosen last when he counsels a disappointed child. The Road to Damascus – Greek chorus has parts for as many as you want in this 7 minute script about Saul’s conversion. Saul to Paul TV Interview – Saul of Tarsus shares how he changed from hate to love and darkness to light. Barnabas Interview - The son of encouragement talks about open doors. ![]()
The Parables of Jesus contains 27 scripts for people or puppets. Each skit runs from 1 to 4 minutes with a variety of settings and characters. A lesson plan for physical and chemical change is included in the Parable of the Wineskins.
No Rehearsal Miracle skits - Part reader's theater, part improv, these skits use movement and humor to stimulate long term memory retention & give everyone a chance to be on stage. 10 skits and directions included. |