The Gospel Song - An Animation

How Much Does a Pente Cost?

Scripture Reference: Acts 2

A lesson about Pentecost.

Cast:
D.B. – a good albeit not very bright bunny
MR. MATT – the teacher who sets him straight

Props:
None

(D.B. enters and remains very still.)

MR. MATT: What are you doing, D.B.?

D.B.: (trying not to move his mouth) Waiting.

MR. MATT: Waiting for what?

D.B.: I am not sure.

MR. MATT: Then why are you waiting?

D.B.: Jesus said to wait, and he would send great power.

MR. MATT: That’s what he told the disciples in the book of Acts, but…

D.B.: (forgetting to be still) What kind of power do you think I will get, Mr. Matt?

MR. MATT: I don’t think…

D.B.: Maybe super speed like the Flash. (races back and forth until he gets winded)

MR. MATT: That’s not what…

D.B.: Or maybe super strength like the Hulk. (in Hulk voice) D.B. smash puny stage. (hits stage and hurts himself) Ow!

MR. MATT: D.B., you can’t…

D.B.: Or maybe I will be like the Professor in the X-Men and be able to read and control minds. (stares at Hanna)

MR. MATT: What are you doing?

D.B.: (continuing to stare) I’m trying to see if I can control Hanna’s mind. (to Hanna) Bring me a doughnut. Bring me a doughnut.

MR. MATT: You can’t read or control minds.

D.B.: (to Mr. Matt) Laser beams?

MR. MATT: No.

D.B.: Power beams?

MR. MATT: No.

D.B.: High beams?

MR. MATT: No.

D.B.: Can I make energy-based multiples of myself?

MR. MATT: No!

D.B.: How about…?

MR. MATT: D.B.! That’s not the great power Jesus was talking about.

D.B.: It was not?

MR. MATT: No, he was talking about the Pentecost.

D.B.: Oh! (beat) Well, I have money. How much does a Pente cost?

MR. MATT: No, D.B. Pentecost was the day that the early church received the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit, they received great power.

D.B.: And with great power comes great responsibility.

MR. MATT: Yes, but that’s a different story. With the power of the Holy Spirit, the early church was able to boldly share the Good News about Jesus, and the church grew quickly.

D.B.: That is even cooler that super powers!

MR. MATT: I think so.

D.B.: Thank you, Mr. Matt.

MR. MATT: You’re welcome, D.B.

D.B.: Bye, Mr. Matt.

MR. MATT: Bye, D.B.