He Watched from a Tree (Long Version)
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Cast (7 Characters)
- Narrator
- Jesus
- Zacchaeus
- Crowd Member 1
- Crowd Member 2
- Disciple
- Servant
Props: Tree prop, money bag, dinner table, road backdrop
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Scene 1 – Zacchaeus in Jericho
Narrator: Zacchaeus, a tax collector, climbed a tree to see Jesus. fileciteturn73file0
Crowd Member 1: He is a sinner!
Crowd Member 2: He cheats people!
Zacchaeus: I just want to see Jesus.
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Scene 2 – Jesus Notices Him
Narrator: Jesus stopped and looked up.
Jesus: Zacchaeus, come down!
Disciple: Why him?
Crowd Member 1: This is not right!
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Scene 3 – Invitation to Dinner
Narrator: Jesus invited Himself to Zacchaeus’ house.
Zacchaeus: You want to come to my house?
Jesus: Yes, today.
Servant: We must prepare a meal!
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Scene 4 – Crowd Complains
Crowd Member 2: He is eating with a sinner!
Disciple: They are upset.
Jesus: I came for the lost.
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Scene 5 – Zacchaeus Changes
Narrator: Zacchaeus changed his heart.
Zacchaeus: I will give money to the poor!
Zacchaeus: I will repay those I cheated!
Jesus: Salvation has come today.
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Scene 6 – Joy and Forgiveness
Crowd Member 1: He has changed!
Disciple: Amazing!
Zacchaeus: I am forgiven!
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Bible Lesson
Jesus loves and saves those who are lost and willing to change.
Memory Verse:
“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”