Miracle Time

 A street scene drama where Jesus is performing miracles, including Lazarus, Bartimaeus, Leper, man crippled from birth, Jairus’ daughter, Mary Magdalene and the woman with the issue of blood.

Miracles performed by Jesus in his earthly ministry.

Lazarus, Bartimaeus, Leper, man crippled from birth, Jairus’ daughter, Mary Magdalene and the woman with the issue of blood all seem to prove Jesus' powers.

This drama is the second scene from the complete 3 scene drama, Faith And Failure, on the DramaShare site, which is the most economical way of receiving this 3 scene package.

Other scenes also available separately on the DramaShare site as standalone dramas:

• Faith And Failure the complete source of the three following segments:
• Segment #1 Miracle Time  Jesus' miracles: Lazarus, Bartimaeus, Leper, man crippled from birth, Jairus’ daughter, Mary Magdalene & the woman issue of blood.
• Segment #2  Jesus Son Of God On Trial  (THIS SCRIPT) Court Room Heavenly Throne
• Segment #3 Great Throne Room   Appearing in front of the Heavenly Throne

 Cast:   12

• Jesus
• Disciple1 (D1)
• Disciple2 (D2)
• Mary Magdalene
• Leper
• Bartimaeus
• Woman with issue of blood
• Joseph
• Joseph’s crippled brother
• Jairus
• Caiaphas
• Annas
• extras as available

Bible Reference:  Mark

Set:   street scene

Lighting:  standard

Sound:  wireless mics if available

Song:   none

SFX:  none

Costumes:  likely traditional

Props: none

Special Instructions:  none

Time:  20

Sample of script:

(Caiaphas and Annas are sitting off to the side throughout this scene, reacting negatively.)

D1: This is all so tiring!

D2: Where do all these people come from?

D1: The Teacher should limit those who demand his time.

D2: Everyone has some form of deformity; surely not everyone can hope to be instantly cured.

D1: It’s just a fact of life—some people have infirmities... it’s simply life.

D2: See the man standing there... the one with the cripple. I know him. Joseph ben Daniel is his name. We are from the same town. The cripple is his brother; he has been crippled since birth.

D1: Brought here hoping for a miracle, a healing, I am sure. Ridiculous! Surely one born a cripple can simply accept his own situation.

(Joseph moves to D2, other actors react to Joseph jumping the cue. Jesus begins to watch.)

JOSEPH: D2, you know me. I am Joseph ben Daniel. I was your neighbor for several years. Please, my brother needs the healing touch of your Messiah.

D2: Yes, Joseph, I remember you and your brother. I would truly like to help you, but look around— the lineups... Perhaps you might want to wait until the next time we come to—

JOSEPH: My brother has been waiting all his life. I know that just one word from the Healer and my brother will be made whole. Please...

D1: Be gone, man, and take the cripple with you! There are people here with dreadful diseases. The Master has no time to heal sniffles and bunions!

JESUS (to disciples): Are you my disciples, or are you sons of Satan? Who in heaven or on earth has granted the two of you the right to decide who will and who will not receive the grace of God?

D2: But Master, this man has not walked since birth, and there are so many here in greater need—even those rich and powerful—who will, with a touch from you, be important supporters of your ministry.

JESUS: Bring to me all who have suffered loss from the deceiver, regardless in what form. The first in my Father’s house will be the lowly rejects of this world, the ones downtrodden and despised by men. No one who calls on my name will I turn away. Beware the consequences of doing so.

D1: We understand that, Master, but see the crowds here. It will not be possible for you to minister to each one.

JESUS: Listen and learn! Those who have come here have done so through faith. Why is it that you, ones who call yourselves my disciples, who have been witnesses to events unthinkable by human mind... How can it be that those gathered here—who have never been witness to the miracles done through my Father in heaven—how can their faith surpass yours?

D2: Forgive me, Lord.

JESUS: There indeed will be miracles here today. And not all of the miracles will be the shedding of demons, curing of diseases, blindness overcome. Eyes of the heart will be opened—those who could see but could not perceive the meaning of what was seen. Tell me, will you and the other disciples begin to see?

(Jesus turns to Joseph.)

JESUS: Joseph ben Daniel! Take your brother’s hand that he may stand now on his own! Your faith has made your brother well. Now go, and tell no one what has happened here!

(Brother cautiously moves to his feet, tries a few steps, overjoyed begins to run, jump, runs offstage.)

JOSEPH (excited): Praise the grace of God that he has favored me!

JESUS: Go in peace.

(Joseph joyfully leaves the stage. Jairus and entourage come on stage, disciples take note of his approach.)

D1: Master, here comes a man of great importance.

D2: It is Jairus, a ruler in the synagogue.

D1: Yes, and he is the same man who has paid for the building of the synagogue. We will bring him forward immediately.

JESUS: Jairus has health needs as do all others here. But does the position and wealth of Jairus make his needs more important or pressing than others gathered here?

D2: His position and his wealth are important to our cause. Since he has come to you, others will also come.

(A woman with an issue of blood comes forward, disciples react.)

WOMAN: Healer, cure me. For 12 years I have sought relief from my condition. I have spent every penny I had trying to find a doctor who could cure me. You can cure me, if you will. Just let me touch the hem of your cloak and I will be healed.

D1: Woman, what is your illness?

WOMAN: I have an issue of blood that will not be stopped.

(Disciples react in great fear, coming between the Woman and Jesus.)

D2: Be gone, woman! You are defiled, and you defile all those around you. You must not be near, let alone touch, the Master, for he too would become defiled.

(Jairus rushes to Jesus, throws himself at the feet of Jesus.)

JAIRUS: Healer, come quickly to my home. My 12-year-old daughter lies dying! I know that if you just touch her, she shall live.

(Woman quickly moves around disciples and touches the hem of Jesus’ cloak. Jesus stops.)

JESUS: Who touched me?

D1: Master, there are people all about. It could be anyone. Now let us go to the home of Jairus.

JESUS: Who was it that touched me?

WOMAN: It was I, Healer. I touched your cloak. When I touched you, I was immediately healed!

D2: Noooooooo! You have defiled the Master!

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