Spirit Of Pentecost

Spirit of Pentecost © brings to life the powerful and mysterious events of Acts 2 — the birth of the early Church. Through the eyes of a visiting believer, the audience is drawn into the upper room where wind, fire, and unknown tongues signal the arrival of the Holy Spirit. This 10-minute monologue immerses viewers in the awe and wonder of Pentecost, reminding us that God's Spirit still moves today, calling us to be bold witnesses to the world. Perfect for Pentecost services, worship nights, or special church events.

Cast: 1 m (monolog)

Bible Reference: Acts 2:1 -13

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 8

Sample Script:

[Lights up. ACTOR enters, stage center. Pauses, gazing as if seeing the city in the distance.]

actor comes onstage

The sight of Jerusalem up ahead signaled the end of my long and tiring journey. But the thought of spending time with the disciples, and also with believers from near and far, wiped the tiredness and road pains away.

It was the time of the Feast of the Harvest, an important feast in the Jewish calendar, dating back to that time long ago when Yahweh God presented our father Moses with the Ten Commandments.

actor moves a few steps, thinking

I and many of my friends and neighbors had come to attend Pentecost, the Feast of the Harvest in Jerusalem, just as had fellow believers from other regions and countries far and wide.

Our gathering in Jerusalem was really quite unique and amazing! Here were represented like minded believers from many countries, each speaking in their own native tongue yet bringing unified praise and worship to the one Holy God!

News travels slowly between Jerusalem and my home region. When we were met with the disciples and local believers we were brought up-to-date on recent happenings. And we could hardly believe our ears!

Most alarming was the announcement that our Teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, had been most cruelly arrested and tried on trumped up charges. This brought shock and deep grief.

actor displays grief

But our reaction became utter revulsion with the news that he had been whipped and, in a most inhumane manner, nailed to a cross where he died, the subject of ridicule and persecution.

Then we heard the report that on the third day this same Jesus, the son of God, the Messiah, had, in some miraculous manner, escaped the grip of the grave and of death. And this, truthfully brought a moment of disbelief. The disbelief quickly was replaced with confident realization that . . .

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