Dramatic Interpretation: Luke 13:1-9

[Preacher]    Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, "Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they suffered this way?
I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Or those eighteen who died when the tower in Siloam fell on them—do you think they were more guilty than all the others living in Jerusalem?
I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish."

[P]    Then he told this parable: A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard            

[1]    A teacher had a student in her class

[2]    A coach had a player on his team             

[3]    A businessman had an employee at his company

 

[P]    He went to look for fruit but did not find any

[1]    She tested his performance, he was failing math.

[2]    He watched her in try-outs, her skills were worse than before         

[3]    Whose file was up for review. He was lazy and unskilled.

 

[P]    So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard

[1]    So she said to her classroom aid who loved the struggling kids,    

[2]    So he said to the team manager, who kept track of the girls,

[3]    So he said to his regional supervisor who mentored this man,

 

[P]    For three years now I've been coming back to look for fruit

[1]    All year now I've explained math every way I know how

[2]    Two years I've coached the JV team, I kept waiting for her to take her potential seriously

[3]    Ever since I've owned this company, I've kept my eye on this employee

 

[P]    And I haven't found any.         

[1]    And he still doesn't get it.        

[2]    And she just won't practice.        

[3]    And he's got nothing we need.

 

[P]    Cut it down!                 

[1]    Flunk this kid!                

[2]    She's off the team!            

[3]    Fire him!

 

[P]    Why should it use up the soil?'     

[1]    Why do I keep trying with this one?     

[2]    Why should I waste my time with her?    

[3]    Why support someone who clearly won't earn his keep?

 

[P]    "Sir," the man replied,         

[1]    "Listen," the aide replied,        

[2]    "Coach," the manager replied,    

[3]    "Boss," the supervisor replied,

 

[P]    "Leave it alone for one more year,     

[1]    "Allow me time with him everyday    

[2]    "Give her another year on the team    

[3]    "Wait another budget year

 

[P]    And I'll dig around it and fertilize it.            

[1]    And I'll explain it and show him again.        

[2]    And I'll work with her on drills and we'll train together in the weight room

[3]    And I'll go on sales calls with him and I'll hold him accountable.

 

[P]    If it bears fruit next year, fine!     

[1]    If he passes the next test, fine!    

[2]    If she hits her stride, fine!        

[3]    If his sales improve, fine!

 

[P]    If not, then cut it down."         

[1]    If not, then flunk him."        

[2]    If not, then cut her from the team."    

[3]    If not, then fire him."