OUR RESURRECTED LORD – Interactive Bible Reading

No memorization required. Pre-recorded Bible verses play with pauses for reader interaction.

Key Tip: Listen closely to the Bible verses and respond with your heart as written for the “Reader.”

“Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given-and you will receive even more.” Mark 4:24

CHARACTERS

• Narrator – Sets the scene and guides transitions.
• Reader – Reacts to the recorded Bible verses.
• Technician – Plays pre-recorded Bible passages.

STAGE DIRECTIONS / NOTES

• Keep the stage simple: a chair and a Bible placed on a stand or table.
• Have a sound system ready for the Bible recording.
• Start the recording. Once it begins, there are five built-in pauses, so there’s no need to stop the track—just follow the script.
• While the recording is playing, look down at your Bible and follow along while occasionally turning a page.
• At each numbered pause, look up, respond to the reading, and deliver the “Reader” lines as indicated.
• Optional: Play soft Christian music as an introduction and during the Narrator’s reading only.

SCRIPT

NARRATOR
(Center stage, softly, to audience)
This is the story of someone who has many questions and is searching for the purpose of life.

Searching for Answers

READER
(Sits or stands center stage, looking upward, frustrated)

God? … (Pause — long, as if listening for an answer)
As I sit here, I wonder why does life have to be so hard? Have you abandoned me?

(Looks down, notices a Bible on the floor. Turns pages slowly.)

What is Your plan for me?

READER
John… chapter 14… (Turns page reverently)

TECHNICIAN
Play Recording – John 14:1-6, 15-19; John 17:1-3, 25-26 Tap to Play the Our Resurrected Lord – Bible Reading Download

#1 PAUSE

(8 Seconds)

READER
Oh Jesus, You want me to know, You love me!

Gethsemane & Arrest – John 18:1–11

#2 PAUSE

(10 seconds)

READER
(Step back slightly, hands over heart)
You could have saved Yourself here… but You chose to suffer?

Crucifixion- John 19:1-2, 14-16

#3 PAUSE

(10 Seconds)

READER
(Kneels, head bowed, whispering)
Jesus only loved us! Why did they crucify Him?

It is Finished – John 19:25-30

#4 PAUSE

(8 Seconds)

READER
(Voice trembling, gesturing toward heaven)
You thought of Your mother… even while You were dying?

Empty Tomb – John 20:1–2, 8–10

#5 PAUSE

(17 Seconds)

READER
(Reads from Bible, eyes shining brightly with anticipation!)
“Suddenly Jesus was standing there among them!
‘Peace be with you,’ He said.
As He spoke, He showed them the wounds in His hands and His side.
They were filled with joy when they saw the Lord!”
(Look around as if seeing Jesus)

Jesus Reveals Himself to Thomas – John 20:24–31

END OF RECORDING

READER
(Hands open as if seeing the nails.)

I believe Lord, I believe You are the risen Christ.

(Catching breath – hand to heart.) For us to be saved, Jesus had to take our place and die for our sins. Thank you.

(Reader closes Bible and kneels in silent prayer.)

Jesus, You are my Savior.

NARRATOR:

(Raises Bible reverently, stepping forward slightly, full voice)

“For this is how God loved the world: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. ” John 3:16

His blood has removed our sins—
as far as the east is from the west.
END OF SCRIPT

Help guide residents through the prayer of Salvation. Have them repeat:

God, You created me.
Thank You for loving me.
You are my Father and Savior.
Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross.
I have sinned—please forgive me.
Your death paid for my sins.
Please be the Lord of my life.
In Jesus’ name, amen.