Modern Day Moses-Drama Skit

Modern Day Moses-Drama Skit

Themes: Moses; God speaking to us; God trying to get our attention; God calling us to do His work; being still and quiet before the Lord
Categories: Relationships, Topical, Bible Characters, With God 
Summary:

In this modern day version of the story of Moses & the burning bush, Moses is looking at a new stove for his wife at the Home Depot store, and is surprised when it suddenly bursts into flames.  It seems God has been trying to get Moses' attention for awhile but Moses won't sit still and be quiet long enough for Him to do so.  Taking advantage of this opportunity, God appears in the flames and speaks to Moses.  God tells Moses He wants him to be the new Mayor of the city, replacing the greedy and corrupt current Mayor. Moses isn't sure he's the right man for the job but when God assures him he'll never be alone, Moses agrees to take on the daunting task.

 

 
 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 4 (2 Male, 2 Neutral)
Length: 5-7 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting: Home Depot or any large hardware store where appliances are sold.  In the middle of the stage should be a large cardboard box designed to look like a stove.  The box should be big enough for a person to hide behind it. 

As the scene opens, Moses enters and casually looks around, as the "announcement" is made.  As he nears the stove, he stops to examine it.

Voice:

(announcement heard from off stage) Good afternoon shoppers.  I'd like to direct your attention to aisle 4 where you'll find a large selection of lamps on sale today.  If you have a lamp lighting need, we've got a lamp lighting solution.  All lamps are 25% off today only.  As always, thank you for shopping your local Home Depot

Moses:

(in front of the stove) I wonder if this is the new flat top stove Janice was talking about. 

Voice:

(heard from off stage) Irv, we've got a clean up on aisle 12.  Someone knocked over the display of Motor Oil.  Bring the mop.

Moses:

Her birthday is coming up; maybe I should surprise her and bring one home as a gift. 

Voice:

(heard from off stage) Customer needs assistance in aisle 6. 

Moses:

(shakes his head "no") What am I thinking?  She's always telling me I need to be more romantic with her gifts.  Especially after the blender I got her at Christmas.  (smiles) It did have nice attachments though.  And it makes great banana smoothies.

Voice:

(from off stage) We need a manager at register 2 for a price over-ride.

Moses:

(examining the stove more closely) Still, this is nice.  I wonder if a stove could be considered romantic.

God:

(from behind the stove-he is not seen yet) Not as a birthday gift, Moses.  Go to the jewelry store instead.  I know for a fact Janice has been eyeing a sweet pair of emerald earrings.

Moses:

(looks around quickly) Who said that?

God:

(from behind the stove) I did.

Moses:

Where are you?

God:

(from behind the stove) I'm right here.

Moses:

I can't see you.

God:

(from behind the stove) Doesn't mean I'm not here.

Moses:

Who are you?

God:

(from behind the stove) I'm God, Moses.

Moses:

(laughs) Yeah, right.  And how do you know my name?  (looks around) Who are you really?

God:

God. 

Moses:

Fred, is that you? 

God:

(getting annoyed) No!

Flames arise from behind the stove-the flames can be made from red, orange or yellow poster board glued to a long stick.  The flames are waved around to resemble a fire.  Slowly, God stands up from behind the stove, continuing to slowly wave the flames in front of him.

God:

(raising his voice) I told you, I'm the Lord God Almighty!

Moses:

Whoa! (quickly backs away from the stove, amazed) You're really Him, aren't you?  The Man Upstairs? The Guy in the Sky? The Big G?

God:

(holding the flames just below his face) That's what I've been trying to tell you.  

Voice:

(heard off stage) Irv, fire in aisle 7. 

God:

Now take off your shoes.

Moses:

(confused) Take off my shoes?  Why?

God:

Because you're standing on Holy Ground.

Moses:

The appliance aisle in Home Depot is Holy Ground?

God:

It is if I say it is.

Moses:

Right. You're the boss! (takes off his shoes) Hey, isn't that going to set off some kind of fire alarm or something? (indicating the flames)

God:

(shakes his head "no") It's not really burning. 

Moses:

(looking more closely) That's awesome!  How are you doing that?

God:

(slightly offended) Please, look who you're talking to. 

Moses:

Right.  I keep forgetting. 

God:

Well, now that I've gotten your attention, there's something I'd like to talk to you about. 

Moses:

(a little embarrassed) Hey, is all this really necessary? I mean, couldn't we do this somewhere else?  Somewhere a little more private?

God:

(shakes his head) I've tried.  It hasn't worked out too well.