Name That Parable

Lights! Buzzers! Bible truths?

Step into the zany world of Name That Parable!, where contestants compete to recall Jesus’ parables—but not everyone studied! This fast-paced comedy delivers powerful reminders of how God's love and wisdom shine through the stories Jesus told. Watch as one contestant hilariously fumbles his way through butterfly nets and basements, while another points us to the truth of God’s Word.

It’s a laugh-out-loud lesson on why knowing Scripture matters!

Key words:  Parables  stories  examples  God’s love and power

Cast: 4 m or f

• Harry (host) - m or f
• Sarah - m or f
• Jehoiakim - likely male
• OSV (Offstage Voice) - male, deep booming voice

Bible Reference: Matthew 13:13-15

Set:

• simple game show backdrop or posters.
• two matching desks which contestants stand behind. Host will stand in the middle, with a contestant on either side.
• Each contestant has a bell or some kind of a buzzer on their desk.

Sound:

• wireless mics if available
• game show music while the voice over is introducing the host and also at the end

Song: none

Lighting:

• standard but with a spotlight roaming the set before host appears

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes:

• contestants wear normal clothing but host needs loud, bright clothing

Special Instructions:

Time: 15

Sample of script:

Scene opens with only a moving spotlight roaming over the set. Voice over begins while the spotlight continues to roam.

Voice Over (very loud and phony):
Gooooood evening, everyone! Welcome to another edition of your favorite game show, Name That Parable!!!
Now heeeeere’s the only host we could afford… Harry Arms!!

Harry enters, smiling and waving.

Harry:
Helloooo, everyone! Thank you, thank you, you are too kind! Oh, thank you, thank you!
Welcome to Name That Parable!
We have a very special treat for our audience and our friends at home today!
Instead of our usual contestants—typically made up of backstage crew members—we have brought in some really big names! Yes! We have two new people!
These people are excited to come out and share their knowledge about the Bible that they have so closely kept with them.

Well, without any further delay, let’s bring out the contestants!

The smiling, excited contestants run onto the stage and each take a place behind a desk.

Harry (gesturing to contestant one):
Contestant number one is from northwest Tanzimabia! Wow!
He enjoys skydiving, bungee jumping, and learning new languages! He has been a Christian his entire life!
Please welcome… Jehoiakim!

Jehoiakim:
Thank you, Harry! It is a real pleasure to be here!

Harry:
That’s quite the name, Jehoiakim. Where did it come from?

Jehoiakim:
Well, my parents decided to give me a Biblical name. That way, I would grow up in the foundation of the Word!

Harry:
Well if that’s your first name, what is your last name?

Jehoiakim:
Smith.

Harry:
All-righty then! Moving right along!
Contestant number two hails from Plainsville, Ohio. Sounds exciting!
She enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, and spending quiet time with God.
She has only been a Christian for 4 years.
Please welcome… Sarah Mills!

Sarah:
Hi Harry! Thanks for having me!

Harry:
Sarah, are you excited to show us all what you know about the parables?

Sarah:
Well, I continue to read God’s Word regularly, so I’m trusting that God will grant me wisdom.

Harry (speechless for a moment):
Okay. Right. Sure.
Well, let’s get on with the game!

Harry:
Question number one – Explain the parable of the net, found in Matthew chapter 13.

Jehoiakim rings his bell quicker than Sarah.

Harry:
Jehoiakim! What’s your answer?

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