The usual disclaimers apply here: I don't own God, or the Bible, or Christianity. The verses quoted in this sketch are all from the New International Version.
If you would like to use this sketch for your youth group or drama ministry, feel free. You can also modify it as you see fit. I do request that you e-mail me (there's a link in my author page) and let me know how you used—I like to hear these things. :^)
Ask the Christian
Moral: The world is watching us. What kind of example are we setting?
Characters: Fake Christian, a teenager with an Ask-The-Christian stand
Real Christian, hiding behind booth
Worldly People, asking fake Christian about their problems
Props: Table for booth
Chair for fake Christian to sit
Tablecloth to cover table
Sign for front of table (Ask The Christian - 5¢)
Donation container, jar or can with slit in top for money
Fake money for worldly people to pay fake Christian
Bible for real Christian
[Fake Christian sits at table, drumming his fingers idly. He straightens as someone approaches.]
WORLDLY GUY #1
(tossing a coin into the donation jar)
Okay, so I got this problem…
FAKE CHRISTIAN
Great! What is it?
WORLDLY GUY #1
Well, I've been going to these
parties lately, and a lot of times
I get really drunk. I was wondering
if that's, like, wrong or anything…
FAKE CHRISTIAN
Hmm… that depends. Do you do it
because your friends pressure you,
or just because you want to?
WORLDLY GUY #1
I guess my friends pressure me and
stuff, but does that mean it's okay?
[Suddenly, the real Christian jumps up from behind the table, Bible in hand.]
REAL CHRISTIAN
Well, the Bible says, "Do not get
drunk on wine, which leads to
debauchery. Instead, be filled
with the Spirit." Ephesians 5:18.
WORLDLY GUY #1
Wow, it says that? Thanks!
[Real Christian goes back under the table as worldly person walks offstage.]
FAKE CHRISTIAN
(dumbstruck)
Wha… wha… what just happened here?!
[Before he can do anything else, two more people, a boy and a girl, walk up and put a nickel each into the jar.]
WORLDLY GIRL #1
Hey, we have a question.
FAKE CHRISTIAN
(still recovering)
Go ahead.
WORLDLY GIRL #1
My boyfriend and I have
been dating for a long time,
and we're thinking about…
you know… That's not, like,
wrong or anything, is it?
FAKE CHRISTIAN
Uh, well, do you really love
each other?
WORLDLY GIRL #1
Yeah, but does that make it okay?
[Real Christian jumps up from behind table again.]
REAL CHRISTIAN
Well, the Bible says, "It is God's will
that you should be sanctified: that you
should avoid sexual immorality." 1st
Thessalonians 4:3.
WORLDLY GIRL #1
Wow, that makes a lot of sense!
Thanks!
[Girl and guy walk offstage. Fake Christian sputters and looks around for real Christian.]
FAKE CHRISTIAN
Who is that guy?!
[Several worldly people walk up and drop some nickels in the jar.]
WORLDLY GIRL #2
Hey, we have a question.
FAKE CHRISTIAN
(with a forced smile)
That's what I'm here for.
WORLDLY GIRL #2
Okay, so we all know this kid at
school who's always depressed
and stuff. Should we, like, go
talk to him or something?
FAKE CHRISTIAN
I guess that depends on if he's
a Christian or not.
WORLDLY GIRL #2
So if he doesn't believe in God,
we shouldn't try to cheer him up?
[Real Christian jumps up once more.]
REAL CHRISTIAN
Well, the Bible says, "A despairing
man should have the devotion of his
friends, even though he forsakes the fear
of the Almighty." Job 6:14.
WORLDLY GIRL #2
Oh, so we can talk to him. Great! Thanks!
[Worldly people walk off, and real Christian starts to go back under the table, but fake Christian grabs him just before he makes it.]
FAKE CHRISTIAN
Look buddy, I don't know who you are
or what you think you're doing, but this
is my answer service, and I don't want you
stealing my business. Get out of here!
REAL CHRISTIAN
Suit yourself, but remember that the Bible
says, "Since you ignored all my advice and
would not accept my rebuke, I in turn will
laugh at your disaster; I will mock when
calamity overtakes you." Proverbs 1:25-26.
FAKE CHRISTIAN
(pushing real Christian away)
Stop doing that!
[When he sits back down, one more worldly person approaches, and stuffs a dollar bill into the jar.]
FAKE CHRISTIAN
My fee is only 5 cents.
WORLDLY GUY #2
I know. I have twenty questions.
FAKE CHRISTIAN
(stands and runs after real Christian)
Wait! Come back!
THE END