It is Finished-Drama Skit

It is Finished-Drama Skit

Themes: Palm Sunday, Easter, the crucifixion, the betrayal of Judas
Categories: Easter 
Summary:

This skit picks up as Jesus is entering Jerusalem and the people are waving palm branches at him. The story is told through the eyes of John, the beloved disciple.  As Jesus nears Jerusalem the people are greatly anticipating his arrival, waving palm branches and calling him the "deliverer" and "King Jesus."  But not everyone is happy at Jesus' arrival: the Pharisees see how easily Jesus leads the people and develop a plot to kill him. When Jesus tells of one who will soon betray him, John can't believe it, until he sees it with his own eyes.  Soon, the Pharisees enter the garden where Jesus was praying, and arrest him.  John describes the scene at the foot of the cross, as he wonders how such a thing could have happened to his friend and teacher, not knowing that the best was yet to come.

 


 
Notes:

This skit can be used by itself or it can be used in conjunction with the skit "He Has Risen."  Typically, this skit 'It is Finished" would be used on Palm Sunday and "He Has Risen" would be used on Easter Sunday.  Or the two of them could be used on the same Easter Sunday.

 
Style: Drama

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Characters: 8 (5 Male, 3 Female)
Length: 4-5 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting:  Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem leading up to his crucifixion.

 

As the scene opens, a "crowd" (as many or as few people as you wish) has gathered to see Jesus arriving in Jerusalem.  The Pharisees and the Women should be prominent on center stage, with John in the middle.

 

Optional: The people can be waving palm branches if desired, all except the Pharisees. The people on stage should be facing the audience, "looking" to the back. When Jesus enters, he should do so from the back of the room, moving toward the front stage.

 

 

John:

(speaks directly to the audience) I remember that day clearly, although it's all in slow motion for me now.  I didn't understand what was happening then, but I do now. 

Woman 1:

(looking to the back, as if trying to find someone-then speaks to Woman 2) Do you see him?  Is he coming?

Woman 2:

Not yet.  There's so many people here it's hard to see. 

Woman 1:

But he's definitely coming, right? He's coming to Jerusalem?

Woman 3:

That's what I heard. 

Woman 1:

Do you think the rumors are true?

Woman 3:

They must be.  I know a man who saw Lazarus after died.  The man said Lazarus was walking around like nothing had ever happened. 

Woman 1:

(excited) I can't wait to see him! 

Woman 2:

Just think, a new king. A king who will restore our nation to its former glory!

John:

(speaks to the audience) Of course, the people didn't understand what kind of kingdom Jesus was planning to set up.  None of us did.  Not back then.

Woman 3:

A new king to lead the people

Woman 1:

A kingdom that will never end!

Woman 2:

Long live Jesus, King of the Jews!

Pharisee 1:

(in disgust, talking to Pharisee 2)  Listen to how they speak of him! They honor him as if he were a god.

Pharisee 2:

He claims to heal the sick, makes the blind to see, the lame to walk, and now he even raises the dead. 

Pharisee 1:

Such trickery! He is no more a god than you or I, only a very skilled magician.  He breaks the commands at every turn and blasphemes that which we hold sacred. This Jesus claims to be the Messiah. I spit on his name!

Pharisee 2:

Yet the people seem to love him.  Look at this crowd.  They're here to honor him. 

Pharisee 1:

Honor?  What do they know of honor?  They worship a man who tricks them and cleverly deceives them.  He blasphemes against the Lord and he shall pay!

John:

(speaks to the audience) The Pharisees never were a big fan of Jesus.  With their pious ways and self-righteousness, Jesus always put them in their place.  They didn't take too kindly to Jesus "interference" in their lives or the lives "their" people.  I just never realized how strongly they hated him or to what lengths they'd go to, to get rid of him. 

Woman 1:

I think I see him! 

Woman 2:

(shouts out) Praise be to you, King Jesus!

Woman 3:

(shouts out) Our deliverer!

Pharisee 1:

(angry) That's it! (to Pharisee 2) Let's go!

Pharisee 2:

Where are we going?

Pharisee 1:

To put an end to this charade once and for all.  Look how easily he leads them! (indicating the women's adoration) I want this man dead!

Pharisee 2:

But how?

Pharisee 1:

I've got a plan.  I know someone who can help.