Ways Of Proclaiming Scripture Dramatically

Here are some helpful guidelines to enliven Scripture readings and thus communicate the Word of God more clearly. Six ways of rendering Scripture dramatically are presented, along with a variety of practical suggestions for preparing dramatic readings for use in worship services. The Case for Drama in Worship As an instructor, I taught that drama, from its earliest beginnings in Greece, had three functions: to exalt, to edify, and to entertain. The Greeks used drama to praise their gods, teach history and religion, and not bore everyone to death in the process. Isn't that exactly what we should be doing in worship? As a student of educational methodology, I learned that drama was the most basic tool of communication. Edgar Dale promoted a theory which justifies the old adage,"Experience is the best teacher. " Indeed, lessons are learned most readily and most vividly by experience. According to Dale, the next best teacher is dramatization. If you can put people in a contrived situ…