Generated on Jan 18, 2025, 6:34:21 PMgemini-1.5-flash
Characters:
Setting:
The River Jordan. Use simple scenery: blue fabric for the river, perhaps some reeds or rocks made from felt or cardboard.
Scene 1: The Riverbank
(Narrator): Long ago, in a land far away, lived a special man named John the Baptist. He loved God very much and told everyone to be kind and good. (John the Baptist enters, looking thoughtful.)
(John the Baptist): People are coming to me, wanting to be better. They want to be closer to God. (He looks towards the river.) I baptize them in the river, washing away their worries. It's a way to show they want a fresh start.
(Jesus enters, walking calmly towards John.)
(Jesus): Hello, John.
(John the Baptist): Jesus! It is an honor to see you.
(Narrator): Jesus was a very special person, too. He was kind and loving, and he taught people about God's love.
Scene 2: The Baptism
(John the Baptist): Jesus, you wish to be baptized?
(Jesus): Yes, John. I want to show everyone that I am here to help them.
(John the Baptist): (Smiling) Of course. Let us go into the water. (They both walk towards the river.)
(Narrator): John dipped Jesus under the water. (Use simple movements to show this. Perhaps a splash sound effect.) It was a special moment.
(John the Baptist): (As he helps Jesus out of the water) May God bless you, Jesus.
(Jesus): Thank you, John.
(Narrator): And as Jesus came out of the water, something amazing happened! (Optional: Use a spotlight or shimmering effect to symbolize the Holy Spirit.) The sky opened up, and everyone knew that Jesus was very special.
Scene 3: The Message
(John the Baptist): (To the audience) Jesus is here to teach us about love and kindness. Let's all try to be kind and loving, just like Jesus.
(Jesus): (To the audience) Remember to always be kind to others.
(Narrator): And that is the story of John the Baptist baptizing Jesus. The end!
(Optional): Include simple songs or actions related to kindness and love throughout the play. For example, a song about sharing or helping others. Keep the language and actions simple and repetitive for preschoolers.
