Old Testament Dramas
The story of creation from Genesis 1 with comments from some very 21st century children.
The story of how Pharaoh is outwitted by his midwives, Moses parents and then his own daughter and the child Moses is rescued from the Nile. (from Exodus 2)
The story of Nehemiah's mission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and the people's rediscovery of, and rededication to follow, the Law of Moses.
The life of King David from his humble origins as youngest son and shepherd to the King of god's people. Tracing the highs and lows of this epic adventure.
The story of God's call to this elderly couple and the fulfilment of his promises as Isaac is born and the children of Israel begin to grow.
The ups and downs of Jonah's life through his disobedience, his time in the whale, his mission to Nineveh, and the story's rather grumpy ending!
The story of David's battle with the Philistine giant.
(From 1 Samuel 17)
The story of some of the ups and downs in the relationship between David and King Saul.
(From 1 Samuel 18 - 19)
Telling the story from the death of Saul to the ark entering Jerusalem.
(From 1 Samuel 31 and 2 Samuel 6)
The ups and downs of Elijah's life and his quarrels with Ahab and Jezebel.
(From 1 & 2 Kings)
The story of Elijah's despair and his meeting with God in 'the still small voice'
(From 1 Kings 19:1-14)
The story of the reconciliation of Jacob and Esau, told with a modern football spin!
(From Genesis 33)
The story of Jonah's calling to go to Nineveh and his time spent in the belly of the whale.
(From the book of Jonah)
A news report telling of the strange plagues that have recently hit Egypt.
(From Exodus 7 - 10)
A fast and furious drama for narrator and chorus telling of the Israelites escape from Egypt.
(From Exodus 14)
A drama telling of how it is the women that see sense in this story.
(From Exodus 2:1-10)
The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and how God delivered them from the burning fiery furnace. (From Daniel 3)
The story of Samuel and Eli's sleepless night!
(From 1 Samuel 3)
(A drama about creation)
Out of the dust of the ground God has raised up the first man - Adam. So God plants Adam in his new creation as the first gardener. All is perfect - what could possibly go wrong? (from Genesis 2:4-9)
THE CALLING ON ABRAM
The story of God's call to Abram to take Sari and Lot and set out on their journey to Canaan. But will Sari and Lot be as enthusiastic about God's call as Abram is? (From Genesis 12)
SOLOMON, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?
The sad story of the downfall of Solomon at the end of his life and the consequences for him, Jeroboam, Rehoboam and the whole Jewish nation. (1 Kings chapters 11, 12 & 13)
TO GLOW OR NOT TO GLOW?
A drama about how we should shine with the light of God in the world. Connects to Moses 'glowing' after he has met with God and Jesus' words' you are the light of the world' in Matthew 5. (Exodus 34:29-end; Matthew 5:14-16)
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