The Ascension (Long Version)
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Cast (8 Characters)
- Narrator
- Jesus
- Peter
- John
- James
- Disciple 1
- Disciple 2
- Angel
Props: Mount of Olives backdrop, cloud cloth, light effect
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Scene 1 – After the Resurrection
Narrator: For forty days Jesus appeared to His disciples after rising from the dead. fileciteturn92file0
Jesus: I am alive. Do not be afraid.
Peter: We can touch Him!
John: He is truly risen!
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Scene 2 – Teaching the Scriptures
Narrator: Jesus taught them about God’s Word.
Jesus: The Scriptures spoke of My suffering and rising again.
James: Now we understand.
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Scene 3 – Questions About the Kingdom
Narrator: The disciples asked about the kingdom.
Disciple 1: Will You become King now?
Jesus: Only the Father knows the time.
Disciple 2: We will wait.
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Scene 4 – The Great Mission
Narrator: Jesus gave them their mission.
Jesus: You will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and the world.
Peter: We will go!
John: We will tell everyone!
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Scene 5 – The Promise of the Spirit
Jesus: I will send My Holy Spirit to you.
James: We will not be alone.
Angel: God’s plan continues.
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Scene 6 – The Ascension
Narrator: Jesus blessed them and was taken up into heaven.
Jesus: Peace be with you.
Disciple 1: He is rising!
Disciple 2: A cloud is taking Him!
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Scene 7 – After He Leaves
Narrator: The disciples watched in awe.
Peter: He will come again.
John: We must obey Him.
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Bible Lesson
Jesus returned to heaven, but He gives His Spirit and sends us to share His message.
Memory Verse:
“You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth.”