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Today’s “Version”
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A Fractured Parable is a contemporary, humorous
retelling of one of the parables of Jesus.
The parable is told by the narrator who may, or may not, be involved in the action.
As the parable is told, mimes portray the action, occasionally using props and suggested costume pieces. The mimes generally wear black slacks, black turtlenecks or black and white striped shirts with black suspenders, and white gloves to accent their hand motions. They do not need to wear the traditional “white face” of the mime genre. These Fractured Parables do not require any specific set.
Enjoy A Video Sample
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The Parable of The Two Bridesmaids
This “Fractured Parable” presents a hilarious retelling of Jesus’ parable of the “Wise and Foolish Virgins.” The foolish bridesmaid fails to have her dress altered in time for the wedding and learns that there are no second chances to be ready to meet the bridegroom, Jesus.
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The Parable of “Lazareeta And The Rich Woman”
This “Fractured Parable” presents a hilarious retelling of Jesus’ parable of “Lazarus and the Rich Man,” in which we are admonished to heed God’s warnings to share our worldly goods with the poor. After death, we will be forever sorry that we did not obey the Lord and share our wealth.
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The Parable of “The Prodigal Son”
This “Fractured Parable” is a testimony to God’s faithfulness to forgive those who repent and return to Him with a pure heart. It sets up a message on the compassion of God and chastises those who decide that sinners should be shunned, as the “older brother” advises.
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The Parable of “The Sheep And The Goats”
This “Fractured Parable” presents a hilarious retelling of Jesus’ parable of the “Sheep and the Goats.” Jesus places such extreme importance on ministering to the needy that He puts Himself in the position of the one in need. When we minister to the needy, we ministry to Jesus himself.
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The Parable of “The Sower”
This “Fractured Parable” contrasts the “good soil” of a heart that receives the Gospel seed and multiplies it, with soils (hearts) in which the Gospel seed is either misunderstood, withers and dies under the heat of persecution, or gets choked out by the cares and pleasures of the world.
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The Parable of “The Talents”
This “Fractured Parable” emphasizes the importance of using our God-given resources to increase His kingdom. It is an excellent introduction for a message on stewardship and the rewards for using our gifts to their potential, or the punishment for squandering them.
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The Parable of “The Two Bridesmaids”
This “Fractured Parable” presents a hilarious retelling of Jesus’ parable of the “Wise and Foolish Virgins.” The foolish bridesmaid fails to have her dress altered in time for the wedding and learns that there are no second chances to be ready to meet the bridegroom, Jesus.
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The Parable of “The Unmerciful Servant”
This “Fractured Parable” emphasizes the importance of forgiving others, just as God has forgiven us through Christ. It is an excellent introduction for a message on the importance of showing mercy to one another and the result of harboring hatred.
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The Parable of “The Wise And Foolish Builders”
This “Fractured Parable” is a humorous depiction of Jesus’ challenge to “build” our lives on the “rock” of God’s Word. Those who do so are clearly compared to those whose lives crumble under the pressures of life because they chose to build their lives on the “sand” of worldly pleasures.
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