The Lost Sheep (Long Version)
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Cast (7 Characters)
- Narrator
- Jesus
- Shepherd
- Pharisee
- Crowd Member 1
- Crowd Member 2
- Friend
Props: Sheep props, lamp, dark cloth, field backdrop
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Scene 1 – Complaints from Leaders
Narrator: Religious leaders complained about Jesus welcoming sinners. fileciteturn75file0
Pharisee: He should not welcome these people!
Jesus: I will tell you a story.
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Scene 2 – The Shepherd’s Flock
Narrator: Jesus spoke about a shepherd with 100 sheep.
Jesus: One sheep goes missing.
Shepherd: I must find it!
Crowd Member 1: What about the others?
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Scene 3 – Leaving the Ninety-Nine
Narrator: The shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to search.
Shepherd: I will not give up.
Crowd Member 2: That is risky!
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Scene 4 – Searching the Dark
Narrator: He searches through dark places.
Shepherd: Where are you?
Friend: I will help you search.
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Scene 5 – The Lost Sheep Found
Narrator: The shepherd finds the lost sheep.
Shepherd: I found you!
Sheep: (relieved)
Crowd Member 1: He did it!
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Scene 6 – Celebration
Narrator: They celebrate together.
Jesus: Heaven rejoices over one sinner who returns.
Pharisee: I understand now.
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Bible Lesson
God cares deeply for every person and never gives up on those who are lost.
Memory Verse:
“There is rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents.”