Examples Of Responsive Reading Of Scripture

The following examples all involve the congregation in the proclamation of Scripture. Each script is based on a portion of Scripture with some adaptation in order to highlight the dramatic qualities of the text involved. The Lost Sheep Background. This reading is based on the parable of Jesus in Matthew 18:10-14. The parable illustrates the value of human beings, especially of little children. Throughout Jesus' ministry, he interacted with children and noted that many of their characteristics are shared in some way with those who are a part of the kingdom of heaven. The parable of the lost sheep has been consistently overlooked as a parable about the significance of children! So we will underscore this point in the following reading. Script/Participants: Reader 1 Reader 2 Reader 3 Reader 4 Congregation Position all four readers facing the Congregation. Readers 1 and 2 should stand together in front on one side the platform and Readers 3 and 4 should stand together on the oth…