Teaching Time

Make a scroll by rolling both ends of the paper (lengthwise) to meet in the middle of the sheet. Hold the two rolls in place with a rubber band or string.

Place the chair to the side of the performance area.

Assist the actors with costumes and props as necessary.

Slowly read the Bible story as outlined below. Pause at the bold text to direct actors.

Place the chair to one side of the presentation area.

● Saul enters. A long time ago, there was a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus.

● Saul was a Pharisee. These Jewish leaders were trained to know the Jewish Law. Saul opens the scroll and pretends to study it.

● Pharisees thought the rules of the Jewish Law were more important than people.

● When Jesus healed a man who was blind on a holy day, the Pharisees were mad instead of being glad because it broke one of their laws. Saul looks up from the scroll with an angry scowl.

● They were jealous because so many people loved Jesus and followed Him. Saul clenches his hands into fists and looks angry.

● The high priest enters holding the envelope. Saul knew something had to be done about Jesus!

● Saul went to the high priest. He asked for a letter to take to the Jewish leaders in the city of Damascus. Saul walks over to the priest and puts his hand out. The high priest nods yes and hands Saul the envelope.

● This letter gave Saul permission to find Christians and arrest them.

● Saul’s two men enter. Saul and his men were ready to travel to Damascus.

● Since it was such a long trip, Saul and his men probably rode horses. The three actors pretend to trot or canter in place.

● Saul and his men got closer and closer to Damascus. Then suddenly something very unusual happened!

● A light appeared from heaven. It was so bright that Saul and his men stopped and covered their eyes. Saul fell to the ground. The three men put their arms over their eyes and Saul slowly lowers to the ground.

● Jesus off stage, booming voice: “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting (hurting) me?”

● Saul answered, “Who are You, Lord?” Saul repeats.

● Jesus answered Saul: Jesus off stage with booming voice: “I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting (hurting). Now, get up and go into the city and you will be told what you must do.”

● The men with Saul stood and could not say a word. They heard the voice but saw no one. Men look back and forth.

● Saul stood up and when he opened his eyes, he was blind! Saul puts hands out and feels around in front of him.

● The men with Saul took him by the hand to a house in Damascus. Each man takes a hand of Saul and slowly leads him to the chair. Saul sits down. The two men exit.

● Saul stayed in the house for three days and did not eat or drink while he prayed to God and waited. Saul looks toward heaven and puts his hands in prayer.

● While Saul waited, God spoke to a Christian man named Ananias. He told Ananias to go to Saul and to pray for him so Saul could see again. Ananias walks to Saul, stands behind the chair and puts hands lightly on Saul’s shoulders.

● Ananias told Saul Jesus sent him so he could see and be filled with the Holy Spirit.

● Instantly Saul stood up. He could see again! Saul stands up excited, looks around,

● Saul was then baptized in water, and he ate food to be strong again.

Saul was no longer a man filled with too much pride. He was now filled with humbleness and love for Jesus. Instead of hunting for Christians to arrest, Saul looked for people to tell about Jesus so their lives could be changed too!

Optional Bible Story Review Questions.

Hold up the sunglasses from Object to Go! Where did the bright light come from? Heaven, Jesus.

What happened to Saul because of the bright light? He was blinded, he couldn’t see.

Who spoke to Saul from the bright light? Jesus.

How did he make it to Damascus when he couldn’t see? The men with Saul took him by the hand and led him to Damascus.

What was the man’s name who prayed for Saul? Ananias.

What happened after Ananias prayed for Saul? Saul could see again.

What did Saul do after he could see again? He ate and was baptized.