Act V - The Synoptic Gospels
Script by Bob Allen
For four voices
Scene 2
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VOICE TWO: John,
the son of Zacharias the priest, had witnessed the death of multitudes of sacrificial lambs.
VOICE THREE: Now,
as the prophesied forerunner of the Messiah, he announced through baptism the ministry of the
perfect Lamb, the once-for-all sacrifice,
the One who would die for the sins of the whole world.
VOICE FOUR: And
God was pleased.
VOICE ONE: Immediately
he was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
VOICE TWO: The
fact that this conflict was initiated by the Spirit shows that it was
a challenge, a gauntlet, thrown down before the face of Satan. Satan
would give temptation its best shot, but the outcome was never
in doubt.
VOICE THREE: Who
will provide for you? Man’s greatest
need is material. Command
that these stones be made bread.
VOICE FOUR: Man
shall not live by bread alone—man’s greatest need is spiritual.
VOICE THREE: Who
will promote you? Man’s greatest need is
power and I will give
the kingdoms of the world to those who worship me.
VOICE FOUR: Thou
shalt worship the Lord thy God—man’s greatest need is obedience.
VOICE THREE: Who
will protect you? Man’s greatest need is
safety while living on
the edge. Cast yourself down from the
pinnacle.
VOICE FOUR: Thou
shalt not tempt the Lord thy God—man’s greatest need is to live
by faith. Don’t tempt God—trust God.
VOICE ONE: And
the angels came and rejoiced with him in his victory.
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