Description
When we forgive do we forget?
In this skit we learn to pattern our forgiving after what Jesus showed in the parable of the Unmerciful Servant.
Cast: 4 m or f
- Anne
- Jim
- Mary
- Stacy
Bible Reference: Matthew 18:21-38
Set: standard
Sound: wireless mics if available
Song: none
Lighting: standard
SFX: none
Props: none
Costumes: standard
Special Instructions: none
Time: 6
Sample of script:
Anne comes on stage with laptop in hand, mumbling to herself, typing into laptop
Anne: OK, that’s 3 times. She said my dress was purple, that’s 4. Oh, the time her Dad drove by and splashed me, that’s 5. And her dog chewed my favorite ball I left on her lawn. That’s 6. There was lots more. Let’s see now . .
Jim, Mary & Stacy come on stage, watches as Anne talks to herself.
Anne: And she dropped chocolate ice cream on my new dress, let’s see, that’s 7.
Jim: Why are you talking to yourself, Anne?
Anne: Oh, hi Jim, Mary, Stacy. I’m forgiving my friend Lisa for rotten things she’s done to me.
Jim: Doesn’t sound much like forgiving, sounds more like you’re remembering.
Anne: I am obeying God.
Stacy: Obeying God?
Anne: God tells us to count and forgive those who do rotten things, and I’m doing it.
Mary: God tells us to count the things people do to hurt us? Where in the Bible?
Anne: Its Matthew, Chapter 18. (reads from Bible)
How often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?
Jesus said to him, “Up to seventy times seven.”
So I have to count 470 times Lisa did rotten stuff and then . . . kaboom!
Jim: Where did 470 come from?
Anne: Seventy multiplied by seven equals 470. Duhhhh!
Stacy: I don’t think that’s what Jesus had in mind.
Anne: Well of course it was, its right from the Bible.
Mary: Jesus said we’re to forgive as God forgives, that mans forgetting.
Stacy: As though it never happened.
Anne: If I forget the bad things, how am I supposed to count them?
Jim: You can’t. That’s what Jesus had in mind.
Anne: I want to be fair, 490, not one less, not one more! . . It’s Biblical.
Stacy: It’s silly is what.
Anne: I’m counting up the 490 times I am supposed to forgive her, and then squash her like a bug. No one can say I don’t hand out loving Christian forgiveness!
Mary: I . . . understand .. . I, uh, . . . . don’t think!
Anne: Look, I’ve gotta go enter more of the rotten things Lisa has done to me.
Jim: Don’t forget your laptop. Want me to unplug it for you?
Anne, scream: Don’t dare! My battery’s dead, unplugged I’d lose my input, wouldn’t know how many times Lisa has done rotten things to me.
Jim: Now that’s Christian love.
Anne: Certainly wouldn’t want to give the impression I’m unmerciful.
Mary: Kinda glad you shared that with us, Anne. Not!
Anne: Where was I now, oh yes, I’m at 7.