by Patricia Souder
SYNOPSIS: In a first-person account of what happened the night Jesus was arrested and condemned to die, Peter shares his confusion at what occurred. Peter’s honesty captures many of our own questions about the perplexing ways in which God works and draws us to Jesus Christ, the one who offers forgiveness, redemption, and restoration.
SETTING: Simple contemporary setting with a tall stool downstage center and a large cross upstage right.
CHARACTER: PETER, a big, brawny fisherman in sandals and a simple tunic or work clothes.
PERFORMANCE TIME: 15 minutes
TOPICS: Faith. Betrayal. Confusion. Failure. Guilt. Injustice. Trials. Crucifixion. Atonement. Redemption. Forgiveness. Restoration.
PERFORMANCE POSSIBILITIES: Holy Week. Lent. Maundy Thursday. Good Friday. Easter programs. Small group Bible studies. Youth groups.
PROPS: Large fishing net.
BIBLE REFERENCES: Matthew 26: 17-74, 28: 1-10; Mark 14: 10-72, 16: 1-8; Luke 22:1-62, 24: 1-14; John 13: 1-38, 20: 1-10, 21: 1-23.
Price: $3.00