FINDING THE WAY 2 By Rod This sketch seeks to illustrate how people, when presented with the claims of the the Prophets Christianity (“The Way) in Bible (e.g. “The Map”), (e.g. “The Signpost”) and by Jesus (e.g.“The Local”) ignore what might be thought of as blindingly obvious and, instead, try to make their own way with disastrous – consequences. Based on John 14 v 6. CAST Rachel A pregnant mum in imminent danger of giving birth! John Her husband Local A pedestrian John is driving Rachel to the hospital. Rachel I’m sure we came down this road just a few minutes ago, John. John Are you certain, darling? Rachel Yes, I remember noticing that pub The Dog and Stirrup Pump. There – be too many others by that name. can’t John Oh dear, I think you’re right. Rachel Does that mean what I think it means? John Yes, I’m afraid so. We’re lost. Rachel I thought you said you knew the way to the hospital. John I thought I did. But you there. Keep calm. Deep – don’t worry. I’ll get breathing. The just [They both do slow deep breathing] baby’s not due a contraction for fully fifteen minutes. yet. You haven’t had Rachel But having [Clutching his arm. He struggles to control the car] I’m one now. Help, John, get me to the hospital quick. [Rachel makes loud noises as if in the midst of contractions. John stops the car] John worry. We be far away from the hospital. [Peering out] Don’t can’t sure be just up that road to the left I’m it’ll Rachel Why you look at the map? [Struggling in pain] don’t John The map? Rachel Yes, the map. The map the doctor gave us [As if talking to a child] with directions to the hospital.
FINDING THE WAY 2 By Rod This sketch seeks to illustrate how people, when presented with the claims of Christianity (“The Way) in the Bible (e.g. “The Map”), the Prophets (e.g. “The Signpost”) and by Jesus (e.g.“The Local”) ignore what might be thought of as blindingly obvious and, instead, try to make their own way – with disastrous consequences. Based on John 14 v 6. CAST Rachel A pregnant mum in imminent danger of giving birth! John Her husband Local A pedestrian John is driving Rachel to the hospital. Rachel I’m sure we came down this road just a few minutes ago, John. John Are you certain, darling? Rachel Yes, I remember noticing that pub – The Dog and Stirrup Pump. There can’t be too many others by that name. John Oh dear, I think you’re right. Rachel Does that mean what I think it means? John Yes, I’m afraid so. We’re lost. Rachel I thought you said you knew the way to the hospital. John I thought I did. But – don’t worry. I’ll get you there. Keep calm. Deep breathing. [They both do slow deep breathing] The baby’s not due just yet. You haven’t had a contraction for fully fifteen minutes. Rachel [Clutching his arm. He struggles to control the car] But I’m having one now. Help, John, get me to the hospital quick. [Rachel makes loud noises as if in the midst of contractions. John stops the car] John Don’t worry. We can’t be far away from the hospital. [Peering out] I’m sure it’ll be just up that road to the left Rachel [Struggling in pain] Why don’t you look at the map? John The map? Rachel [As if talking to a child] Yes, the map. The map the doctor gave us with directions to the hospital.
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