{"product_id":"gideon-from-fear-to-faith","title":"Gideon: From Fear to Faith.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Blake Randolph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGideon does not see himself as a hero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe feels overlooked by his family, powerless against the Midianites, and unsure that God is even paying attention. So when the Angel of the Lord suddenly calls him a “mighty hero,” Gideon has a hard time believing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat follows is a journey from fear and doubt to faith and courage. Gideon questions, asks for signs, struggles with his own weakness, and eventually learns that victory will not depend on the size of his army or the strength of his own abilities. It will depend on trusting the God who called him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGideon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a lively Old Testament drama filled with humor, action, memorable characters, and a strong message about trusting God when the odds seem impossible. Churches will recognize the familiar story of the fleece, Gideon’s reduced army of 300 men, and the surprising victory God provides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its heart, this is the story of an ordinary person discovering that God can accomplish extraordinary things through someone willing to trust Him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScript Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 25 to 35 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Cast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 to 12 actors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast Flexibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Additional Israelite and Midianite soldiers may be added as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGideon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngel of the Lord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupporting Characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidianite Soldier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidianite Soldier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidianite Soldier 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsraelite Soldier 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsraelite Soldier 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Israelite and Midianite soldiers as needed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple simple biblical locations, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarketplace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree at Ophrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGideon’s home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsrael’s battle camp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidianite camp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasket and fake fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarket tables and food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheat or grain and threshing tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree and rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngel’s staff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFake goat meat, flour, bread, and bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWool fleece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater bowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll and quill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBedrolls or blankets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCampfire effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFake food and plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRam’s horns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBible Drama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics \/ Themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGideon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrusting God\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoubt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod’s Calling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObedience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Testament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvercoming Fear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod’s Strength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeadership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrayer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBible Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudges 6-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample 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MARKETPLACE - DAY. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARRATOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll throughout Scripture, we hear stories of great men and women of faith whom God used to do mighty things. Moses parted the Red Sea. Daniel was thrown into a den of lions and survived. Esther saved her people from destruction. However, one man many people tend to overlook is Gideon. And as you’ll see, he may be one of the most relatable people in all of Scripture. During his time, darkness covered the land of Israel. The people were crushed under the weight of their enemies—the Midianites. Israel did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, and as often happens when people choose their own way instead of God’s, they were overtaken. These enemies were so cruel that the Israelites hid in mountains and caves. Whenever they planted crops, raiders from Midian, Amalek, and the east would sweep in—destroying everything, stealing livestock, and leaving them with nothing to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir enemies were as thick as locusts, with camels too numerous to count, and they stayed until the land was stripped bare. Israel was reduced to starvation. Then the Israelites cried out to the Lord for help… and help He did. Soon, the Lord would send an angel to a man who would rescue Israel. And trust me… he was NOT expecting what was about to happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGideon and his sister are seen walking through the marketplace. His sister carries a small basket with one fig.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep your eyes peeled, Gideon. We need to find something more than a one-fig dinner tonight!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, I know, sister! I heard you the first thousand times! How are we supposed to find anything in this mess? The Midianites have completely wrecked the place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs they always do. Maybe you could take them on, brother! Use your mighty strength to scare them off like a fearsome ghost!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSister punches Gideon playfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYeah, I’m a ghost, alright—but definitely not a fearsome one. Just this morning, father was fixing the front door. You know how it always—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON AND SISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreaks!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, I practically hear it in my dreams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell, I asked father if he needed help with anything, and you know what he said?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do you think?! Nothing! He completely ignored me. I’m the least in the family—the most average, the smallest. I might as well be the family donkey!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrother!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m not finished! I don’t even know what I want to do with my life or who I’m supposed to be! You know what my future is? I’ll be the town dung collector! Cleaning up after all the Midianites’ camels—every last one of them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOh, brother, stop that! You know how father is. He ignores me sometimes too!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Sarcastically)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oh yes—father’s PERFECT ANGEL, ROSE BLOSSOM, FINEST PEARL IN THE SEA!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOh, be quiet! I can’t help that I’m father’s—and, well… everyone else’s—favorite!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth laugh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides, you don’t need father’s approval. All you need is God’s. He has a plan for you, brother—I know it. Sometimes it just takes time for the Lord to reveal what He would have us do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell, I—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly, a Midianite soldier storms through, knocking over tables and grabbing whatever is left in the marketplace. He spots Gideon’s sister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDIANITE SOLDIER 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(to Sister)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hello, beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGideon steps in front of his sister, clearly nervous but trying to be bold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have nothing to offer you, Mr… uh… soldier man. So please, just keep moving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldier steps closer to Gideon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDIANITE SOLDIER 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow about you don’t tell me what to do? Have you Israelites forgotten that we OWN you now? I can take whatever I want. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(eyes the basket)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I’m hungry. Give me that!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’re hungry too! This is practically all we have left!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDIANITE SOLDIER 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m famished from dealing with you filthy people all day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe steps even closer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDIANITE SOLDIER 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’m not going to ask again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListen, you—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust give him the fig, sis. There’s nothing we can do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDIANITE SOLDIER 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(chuckles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e That’s the smartest thing I’ve heard come out of an Israelite’s mouth!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldier grabs the basket and starts to walk off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIDIANITE SOLDIER 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep a sharp eye—you never know what, or WHO, we might want to take next!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe laughs and exits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(choking up)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brother… what are we going to do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead home, sister. You’ll be safe there with father and the others. Let’s pray we at least have a little food left. There’s a spot by the tree at Ophrah where I saw some grain earlier. I’ll start threshing it so we won’t be completely empty-handed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSISTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love you, brother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love you too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSister runs off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGIDEON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(to himself)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The God you’re talking about, sis… it feels like He’s left us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3241\/0943\/files\/Gideon-Blacke-Randolph-Sample.pdf?v=1791117825\" title=\"Gideon\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDownload Gideon sample script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant to see how the story unfolds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet the complete script and bring this powerful moment to your stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DramaShare","offers":[{"title":"25 \/ 10 \/ Prayer - Faith - Bible Character","offer_id":67629195166015,"sku":null,"price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3241\/0943\/files\/gideon_782eb14d-1f53-425a-86f0-7e296698b775.jpg?v=1791118300","url":"https:\/\/dramashareministries.com\/products\/gideon-from-fear-to-faith","provider":"DramaShare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}