- Aim:
- To teach that God is willing to lift the heavy burdens off our shoulders and give us His peace for He loves us
- Theme
- Burdens, suffering, worry, trust, God's goodness, prayer
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 6:25-end, 11:28-30, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 23, 46:3, 1 Peter 5:7
Puppet Scripts
The puppet scripts provided here are essentially dialogues between two characters. They enable teaching on a biblical point in a humorous and accessible way. The scripts give explanations of the things you can say before and after the puppets to drive the point home.
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Thorns that strangle (Puppet Script PJG008)
- Aim:
- To highlight some of the "thorns that can strangle" the life of discipleship
- Theme
- Spiritual "thorn-bushes," materialism
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 13:1-23
God works for good (Puppet Script PJG007)
- Aim:
- To show that God works through all things for the good of His people and to fulfil His righteous purposes
- Theme
- Suffering, trust
- Biblical References:
- Romans 8:28-29, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Genesis 37-47, 50:20
We all have a part to play (Puppet Script PJG006)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to play their part in the body of Christ
- Theme
- Serving, Commitment
- Biblical References:
- Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians 12, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 4:10-11
I don’t like singing (Puppet Script PJG005)
- Aim:
- To encourage wholehearted worship of God
- Theme
- Worship
- Biblical References:
- Psalm 33, 34:1-5, 57:9-11, 68:4-5, 72:18-19, 92, 96, 103, 104, 106:1-2, 111, 134, 136, 138, 145, 146, 148, 150, Ephesians 1:1-15, 1 Peter 1:3-6, Revelation 3:15-16
That five pound note is calling out to me (Puppet Script PJG004)
- Aim:
- To give some teaching on how to deal with temptation
- Theme
- Temptation, stealing, Lent
- Biblical References:
- John 10:10, Matthew 4:1-11, 6:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 2:18, 4:15, James 1:13-15, Romans 12:21, Exodus 20:15
The party invitations (Puppet Script PJG003)
- Aim:
- To teach the biblical truth that if we want the Lord to forgive us our sins, we need to forgive others when they sin against us
- Theme
- Forgiveness
- Biblical References:
- Matthew 6:12, 14-15, 18:21-35, Colossians 3:13b
Climate Change – What a pain! (Puppet Script PJG002)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to think about how their energy rich lifestyle affects others, particularly the poor
- Theme
- Climate change, Loving our neighbour, justice, the earth is the Lord's
- Biblical References:
- Romans 13:10, Psalm 24:1
I can’t do it (Puppet Script PJG001)
- Aim:
- To encourage people to step out and serve God, trusting that He will equip them
- Theme
- Serving, Trusting, God's promises
- Biblical References:
- Exodus 3:10-12, Philippians 4:13, 2Corinthians 12:10, Isaiah 41:10, 2Corinthians 9:8, Deuteronomy 31:6