Saturday, 5 January 2013

The Power Of Original Christian Play Scripts

By Gabrielle Lambert


Christian play scripts are the new "in" thing for delivering sermons and lessons. The audience is drawn into a riveting plot with teachable moments embedded within. Many different kinds and styles of plays are available, and can be written or customized as per requirements.

Creating powerful stories requires both time and talent. The characters must be entertaining, and the plot has to be at least marginally coherent. The story has to flow smoothly and end with a flourish, while clearly spotlighting the lesson that was meant to be delivered.

Most stories reflect on the choices made by the characters. These are the turning points which need to stand out as teachable moments. The written word has enormous power, and this is especially true when it comes to Christian play scripts. The bottomline is that the story should not just be good theater, but also have the power to change lives and teach the difference between right and wrong.

A basic storyline or plot can be adapted and customized in different styles. It could end up as a children's play or a musical. Customization can also be done depending on the required length and the number of actors to be included in the skit.

There are general dramas which can be dusted off and enacted at any time. Some people ask for plays based on specific events or occasions. It can be a Christmas or Easter script, or one which is themed around a specific passage from the Bible.

For example, the end of the Mayan Calendar on Dec 21, 2012 triggered worldwide panic and hysteria as the date approached. This was a good opportunity to deliver a skit based on the second coming of Christ in Matthew 24. The theme here would include apostasy, end-of-the-world events, and Armageddon predictions.

Similarly, Psalm 46 was the best fit for a story that played off Armageddon as defined by the narrowly averted fiscal cliff. The basic premise was that God provides refuge and comfort for those teetering on the cliff edge of doom. A plot that weaves together such biblical and current events is very much likely to be well received.

Of course, it is hard to do on a sustained basis because there are no fiscal cliffs or end of the world Mayan predictions every other day. It is hard enough to match lessons from the Bible with the daily concerns of ordinary people. It becomes harder still when the intent is to make an impact rather than just deliver the sermon or lesson.

Instead of a traditional sermon or lesson, try to spruce things up a bit with a script that mixes passages from the Bible with current events and fictional characters. The key to grabbing hold of the audience and keeping their attention is that it has to have some connection to the real issues people face every day. Writing such powerful Christian play scripts requires writers who are not only talented, but also believe that their words have the power to inspire and lift others.




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