Your Goodness to Me

"Your Goodness to Me – Psalm 16 Reading" is a dramatic scripture reading designed to introduce a sermon. It features three participants, each reading Psalm 16 in different translations: King James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), and a contemporary interpretation. The reading emphasizes trust in God, gratitude for His guidance, and the joy of His presence. No props or special lighting are needed, and performers are encouraged to understand the deeper meanings of the passage before presenting it.

Staging Information
DramaShare Readings are designed to introduce a sermon. These may be done as readings or as memorized works, with or without actions. No special props or lighting
required.

Participants should thoroughly research the portion of the Bible from which the reading is drawn in order to be familiar with any hidden meanings.
This reading will use three participants. The first will read the King James Version,
(KJV), translation of verse #1, identified as "1 a)" in the script. Next the second
participant will read the New International Version, (NIV), translation of verse #1,
identified as "1 b)" in the script. Finally the third participant will read a contemporary
version of verse #1, identified as "1c)" in the script. Following this the first participant
will read verse #2, (2 a), etc.

Cast: 3 m or f

3 Readers

Bible Reference: Psalm 16

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions:

• a reading such as this demands substantial rehearsing, particularly since there is no action on the stage, meaning that the tone and delivery along with facial expressions must correspond with the words spoken.

Time: 7

Sample of script:

1 a) Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
1 b) Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.
1. c) Dear God, Accept this, my prayer of thanksgiving to You, for the perfect
relationship which You have granted to me.

2 a) O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness
extendeth not to thee;
2 b) I said to the Lord, "You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing."
2. c) Father God, I am totally dependant on You for all that is good in life.

3 a) But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my
delight.
3 b) As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all
my delight.
3. c) What a delight, O Father, are the other Christians which You have supplied to
support me. Saints! Saints are those people touched by Your Holiness, Father,
and I thank You for bringing them into my life. No one can be saintly or holy
apart from You God for only You are holy. And only by our right relationship
in You can we share in this Holiness.

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