This “Reader’s Theater” skit is a retelling of the “Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector,” placed in a modern context using a religious snob who looks down on people he considers to be scum. This sets up a sermon stating that humility has integrity and self-righteousness is dangerous.
The Pharisee and The Tax Collector – (Electronic)
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Description
This “Reader’s Theater skit is a retelling of the “Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector,” placed in a modern context, while the original text is read by a narrator.
In this parable, pious Chris enters the church to pray and thumbs his nose at the ragged couple who enters the church and sits across from him. They carry a container that reads, “Please give.” Chris is outraged and thanks God that he is not a looser like those people are.
As the couple exits, the husband knocks over the container and the other side of it becomes visible; it reads, “a new kidney for Jeremy.” He asks for Chris’ prayers because today his wife is having surgery to donate a kidney to their son, Jeremy.
Chris is dumbfounded and humbled, just like the Pharisee in the parable Jesus told.
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Additional information
| Dramatic Category | Reader's Theater |
|---|---|
| Scripture | Luke 18: 9-14 |
| Topic | The dangers of self-righteousness |
| Audience | Youth and adult |
| Cast | 2 men, 2 women |
| Time | 4 minutes |
| Features | Reader's Theater captivates audiences, Puts biblical truth into a contemporary context, Excellent for a sermon on humility, self-righteousness, prayer, pride, or judgment, Electronic Script – No Shipping Required! |
