Earth Swallows up Korah and his Fellow Rebels
About 3 minutes, from Numbers 16
Participants: (No need to memorize lines.
The aim is to relive sacred events, not to perform.)
  Moses
  Korah
  Prompter       Shout a brief line, and Echoes repeat it.
  Echoes          Children and all adults who want to take part. Echoes need no script.
Moses |
I am Moses. |
Korah |
Moses, why do you and your brother Aaron |
Prompter & Echoes |
Rebellion! |
Moses |
Korah, the Lord will show whom he chooses to lead his people. |
Korah |
Very well. We will do so, gladly. |
Moses |
The next day both groups bring incense |
Prompter & Echoes |
Plead for the people, Moses! |
Moses |
O God of all flesh, when one man sins, |
Prompter & Echoes |
Spare them! |
Moses |
God has me warn everyone to stand back, |
Prompter & Echoes |
Get back! |
Moses |
Hear me, all Israel, if the Lord does an entirely new thing, |
Korah |
The earth is shaking! |
Prompter & Echoes |
Look out! |
Moses |
The earth opens its mouth and swallows Korah and his rebels! |
Prompter & Echoes |
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. |
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