Description

Preparing the way for the one, (Jesus), who is coming to save us.
Poetess Betty Jean Cleland has written this short poem based on the ministry of John the Baptist, this can also become a dance skit or monologue, see Special Instructions.

Cast: 1 (poem)

• one reader in biblical costume, reading carefully and deliberately.

Bible Reference: Matthew 3:1-12

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song:

• Can be done as a rap with one man or with women as dancers
• If dance, women are the dancers using their singing voices to emphasize certain verses.

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes:

• traditional, Biblical costume

Special Instructions:

• If used as a rap or dance:
• Man dressed biblical long dress shirt and vest to his feet and sandals
• Women are dressed in bright biblical costumes, As East Indian wrap dresses with head shawls.

Time: 3

Sample of script:

Watching, Waiting,
Prophecies againing
Winding its way
Through the desert
Sticky with honey
Locust in his belly
And sandals on his feet
With sandals on his feet