By Patricia Souder
SYNOPSIS: Mary Magdalene reflects on the horrors of Golgotha as she experiences the shock of the empty tomb. Her grief and confusion provide a backdrop for experiencing the wonder and power of the resurrection in “an upside-down world” where the cross becomes the means by which “God turns the world . . . and everyone who trusts in his Son . . . right side up again.”
SETTING: Garden Tomb after the Resurrection.
CHARACTER: MARY MAGDALENE.
PERFORMANCE TIME: 7-10 minutes.
PERFORMANCE NOTES: Become Mary Magdalene. Feel the piece and use appropriate facial and body gestures to interpret the sketch.
TOPICS: Easter. Resurrection. Redemption.
PERFORMANCE POSSIBILITIES: Worship services. Easter programs. Small groups. Evangelistic outreaches.
BIBLE REFERENCES: Matthew 27, 28; Mark 15, 16; Luke 23, 24; John 19, 20.
PROPS: Container of spices.
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