Lazarus

Lazarus (Hard)

This is a pantomime/instant skit created to teach a Bible story in an ESL program in Taiwan. This skit was used with the kids who have a little higher English level. The story was first taught in Chinese. Vocabulary was introduced next. These words were taught: Mary, Martha, Jesus, brother, sad, happy, sick, dead, alive, pray, not, come, here, say, friend. Next I told the story using the word flashcards. Finally, the kids acted out the story as I read it.

Based on John 11:1-44

Characters:
Jesus
Brother (Lazarus)
Mary
Martha
Friend

Narration. Suggested actions. Let the kids be creative.

Mary and Martha are sad. Mary and Martha cry.

Their brother is sick. Lazarus coughs, lies on a chair.

A friend goes to Jesus. Friend walks over to Jesus.

The friend says, "Jesus, come!" Repeat line.

Jesus does not come. Jesus shakes head.

Mary and Martha are sad. Cry.

Their brother is dead. Lazarus falls over, closes his eyes.

They say, "Jesus did not come here." Repeat line.

Jesus comes. Jesus walks up.

Martha is sad. Martha cries.

Martha says, "Jesus, you did not come. Our brother is dead." Repeat line.

Jesus is sad. Jesus cries.

Mary is sad. Mary cries.

Mary says, "Jesus, you did not come. Our brother is dead." Repeat line.

Jesus prays. Jesus folds hands.

Jesus says, "Brother, come here!" Repeat line.

The brother comes! Lazarus walks over.

The brother is alive! Lazarus shows he's alive.

Mary is happy! Martha is happy! Their brother is happy! Jesus is happy! Everyone smiles.

The brother is alive!!