Bible characters (short skits about God & His Word)

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ABRAHAM (Abram) & SARAH (SARAI)

ABRAHAMIC COVENANT

(2 actors, 3 pages, drama) 

Lot questions Abram’s faithfulness to God, who has made huge promises

FATHER DRAMA AWARD

(4-13 actors, 6 pages, comedy) 

biblical examples of good fathers are featured as host announces nominations

GET IN THE GAME(2) ABRAHAM

(6+ actors, 7 pages, mime, with intro of a sports-themed puppet skit) 

how Abraham obeyed God in order to save his only son from death

time travel 006 to ABRAM LEAVING HOME

(5+ actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Abram heard God's promise to him

time travel 007 to ABRAM HELPING LOT

(6 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Abram saved Lot and his family

time travel 008 to ABRAM AND GOD’S COVENANT

(4 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when God made a covenant with Abram

time travel 009 to ABRAM'S NAME CHANGE

(8 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when God promised Abraham a son

time travel 010 to ABRAHAM HELPING LOT AGAIN

(9 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when God was going to destroy two cities

time travel 011 to ABRAHAM AND ABIMELECH

(5 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Abraham lied again

time travel 012 to BIRTH OF ISAAC

(6 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Abraham was tested by God

time travel 013 to FINDING ISAAC'S WIFE

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when a servant found a wife for Isaac

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ADAM & EVE

ADAM AND EVE

(2 actors, 3 pages, dramady) 

Adam and Eve have a typical argument while leaving the Garden of Eden

time travel 001 to CREATION

(4 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when God created the earth

time travel 002 to ADAM AND EVE

(5 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Adam and Eve sinned

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BARABBAS

BARABBAS’ SUBSTITUTE

 (4 actors, 4 pages, drama)
men in prison discuss Jesus and how they could have lived differently

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CAIN & ABEL

time travel 003 to CAIN AND ABEL

(5 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Cain was jealous of Abel

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DANIEL &...

SERVICE TO THE KING

(19+ actors, 49 pages, 100+ minute drama) 
Daniel remains faithful to God while serving foreign kings
..........download director's script package at this link

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DAVID &...

DAVID AS A BOY

(9+ actors, 6 pages, satire) 

scouted by Samuel to be the next king, David takes on Goliath
..........PROP EXAMPLE

DAVID ON THE RUN

(8+ actors, 6 pages, satire) 

David is both rewarded and hunted down by King Saul

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DISCIPLES

GOSPEL WRITERS

(5 actors, 4 pages, satire) 

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John sit on a panel to discuss their writings

PETER'S RECONCILIATION

(3 actors, 3 pages, drama) 

Peter, John and Thomas discuss Peter's reconciliation with Jesus

REACTIONS TO THE CRUCIFIXION

 (2 actors, 4 pages, drama)
Peter and Mary Magdalene talk about Jesus' trial and the crucifixion
.........VIDEO EXAMPLE begins at 1:00 minute point

REACTIONS TO THE RESURRECTION

 (2 actors, 3 pages, drama)
Peter and Mary Magdalene talk about Jesus' resurrection

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ESTHER

A QUEEN OF COURAGE

(30+ actors, 48 pages, 100+ minute drama) 
Esther is called to a position where she can help save her people
..........download director's script package at this link

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HEROD

CHRISTMAS VIEWPOINT (5) FROM HEROD
(2 actors, 2 pages, drama) 

Herod asks about prophecy and reveals his own evil intentions

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ISAAC & REBEKAH

time travel 012 to BIRTH OF ISAAC

(6 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Abraham was tested by God

time travel 013 to FINDING ISAAC'S WIFE

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when a servant found a wife for Isaac

time travel 014 to ISAAC REPEATING HISTORY

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Isaac followed in his dad's footsteps

time travel 015 to JACOB and ESAU'S RIVALRY

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Jacob stole Esau's birthright and blessing

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JACOB (ISRAEL) & RACHEL & ESAU & LABAN

time travel to 015 to JACOB AND ESAU'S RIVALRY

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Jacob stole Esau's birthright and blessing

time travel 016 to JACOB DEALING WITH LABAN

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Jacob wanted to marry Rachel

time travel 017 to- JACOB AND ESAU RECONCILE

(5 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Jacob's name is changed to Israel

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JOHN THE BAPTIST

EASTER WITNESS (1) OF JESUS' BAPTISM

(6+ actors, 2 pages, drama) 

John the Baptism talks about Jesus' Baptism

JOHN THE BAPTIST’S MESSAGE

(6+ actors, 2 pages, drama) 

John the Baptist speaks with the people about motives, repentance and baptism

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JOSEPH & FAMILY (THE 12 BROTHERS)

JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS

(21+ actors, 9 pages, satire) 

how God used things done with evil intent for good

time travel 018 to JOSEPH'S BROTHERS' GUILT

(4 actors, 5 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Rueben and Judah talk about what they've all done wrong

time travel 019 to JOSEPH IN EGYPT

(5 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Joseph came out of prison and found favor with Pharaoh

time travel 020 to JOSEPH AND HIS BROTHERS

(5 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Joseph reconciles with his brothers in Egypt

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JOSIAH

NEVER TOO SMALL (2) JOSIAH

(5 actors, 4 pages, mime, kid-friendly) 

how God used 8 year old king Josiah to serve a country

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LOT

ABRAHAMIC COVENANT

(2 actors, 3 pages, drama) 

Lot questions Abram’s faithfulness to God, who has made huge promises

time travel 010 to ABRAHAM HELPING LOT AGAIN

(9 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when God was going to destroy two cities

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MARY & JOSEPH

CHRISTMAS VIEWPOINT (1) FROM MARY

(1 actor, 3 pages, drama) 

Mary reacts to the news she has just heard from the angel

CHRISTMAS VIEWPOINT (2) FROM JOSEPH

(1 actor, 3 pages, drama) 

Joseph reacts to the news he has just heard from the angel

FATHER DRAMA AWARD

(4-13 actors, 6 pages, comedy) 

biblical examples of good fathers are featured as host announces nominations

GET IN THE GAME (4) MARY

(6+ actors, 7 pages, mime, with intro of a sports-themed puppet skit)

how Mary obeyed God in order to give birth to Jesus who saves people from death

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MARY MAGDALENE

REACTIONS TO THE CRUCIFIXION

 (2 actors, 4 pages, drama)
Peter and Mary Magdalene talk about Jesus' trial and the crucifixion
.........VIDEO EXAMPLE begins at 1:00 minute point

REACTIONS TO THE RESURRECTION

 (2 actors, 3 pages, drama)
Peter and Mary Magdalene talk about Jesus' resurrection

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MOSES, MIRIAM, AARON & FAMILY

ANSWERING GOD'S CALL

(4 actors, 5 pages, satire) 

.reporter interviews Moses and Aaron on the way to see Pharaoh

GET IN THE GAME (3) MOSES

(6+ actors, 7 pages, mime, with intro of a sports-themed puppet skit)
how Moses obeyed God in order to save the Israelites from death

time travel 021 to MOSES' UPBRINGING

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Moses is raised by Pharaoh's daughter

time travel 022 to MOSES' CALLING

(6 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Moses is called by God through the burning bush

time travel 023 to EGYPT'S TEN PLAGUES

(5 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when God brings the Israelites out of slavery

time travel (024) to ISRAEL'S WANDERING

(5 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Moses leads the Israelites in the wilderness

time travel 025 to ISRAEL'S DISOBEDIENCE

(5 actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when Israel finds out there will be 40 years of wandering

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NICODEMUS

EASTER WITNESS (4) of JESUS' MESSAGE

(2 actors, 3 pages, drama) 

Nicodemus shares with his wife what Jesus said to him

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NOAH & FAMILY

FATHER DRAMA AWARD

(4-13 actors, 6 pages, comedy) 

biblical examples of good fathers are featured as host announces nominations

GET IN THE GAME (1) NOAH

(9+ actors, 7 pages, mime, with intro of a sports-themed puppet skit)
how Noah obeyed God in order to be saved from death

time travel 004 to NOAH AND THE FLOOD

(5+ actors, 6 pages, drama) 

kids imagine the time when the great flood happened

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PRODIGAL SON & FAMILY

FATHER DRAMA AWARD

(4-13 actors, 6 pages, comedy) 

biblical examples of good fathers are featured as host announces nominations

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SAMARITAN  WOMAN

EASTER WITNESS (3) of JESUS' MINISTRY

(3+ actors, 2 pages, drama) 

the Samaritan woman shares with others how Jesus knows all things

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SAMUEL

NEVER TOO SMALL (1) SAMUEL

(4 actors, 5 pages, mime, kid-friendly) 

how God used a small boy named Samuel to serve a country

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SAUL

KING SAUL

(7 actors, 6 pages, spoof of "Law & Order") 

detectives investigate Saul's death to make sure justice was served

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SOLOMON

DAVID'S SON'S SEARCH

(5 actors, 6 pages, satire) 

the wisest, richest and fun-ist king ever, Solomon seeks for purpose in life

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ZACCHEUS

NEVER TOO SMALL (3) ZACCHEUS

(8+ actors, 4 pages, mime, kid-friendly) 

how God used a small man as an example of salvation and reconciliation

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