The Great Search

Bible Drama

~ Act Two ~

NARRATOR: One week passed without a word from the millionaire. In fact, the preacher was about to give up on him and his promise to find a man to study the Bible. The four books were prepared, but nothing could be done without the arrival of the man he promised.

Finally one morning, very early, the preacher’s phone rang and it was Mr. Goldston bubbling over with enthusiasm!

PREACHER: Hello!

MR. GOLDSTON: Say, Preacher, guess what? He’s here!

PREACHER: Really?

MR. GOLDSTON: Yes sir! I’m down at the Jetport with a young man named Sloan Vance. After a short conversation with Mr. Vance, I’m very impressed. I have found him to be educated, he speaks our language well, and he declares that he’s never read a word from the Bible. He says that he’s heard about the book, but has never read a single line from it.

PREACHER: This sounds wonderful. It seems to me that we are ready to get this experiment going.

MR. GOLDSTON: Right! Would it be possible for us to meet with you—say—in one hour at your office?

PREACHER: You certainly can. That sounds great—let’s get things going as quickly as possible.

MR. GOLDSTON: Good, we’ll see you shortly.

NARRATOR: The preacher was so anxious to meet the man that he arrived at his office thirty minutes early. But it was best that he was early since Mr. Goldston rushed through the traffic because of excitement to meet this appointment, and was also early.

After meeting together for a few minutes, they turned their attention to the business at hand. The preacher was also impressed with this man, Mr. Vance, and felt that he would be honest and faithful in his study. Suppose we listen in on their conversation.

PREACHER: Now, Mr. Vance, you are already acquainted with why you’ve come to us, but let me give you your specific assignment. I hold in my hand a book, which we will call Book No. 1. We would like for you to take this book to your hotel room that Mr. Goldston has provided, and study it all the way through for one week. You can use a notebook to jot down any questions or comments. You may also underline any passages you choose as you go along. One week from today we’ll all meet back here at my office at 8 o’clock for you to give your report.

MR. VANCE: Thank you sir. I understand what you want me to do and sincerely welcome the opportunity to study and discover what is in this book.

Mr. Preacher, perhaps Mr. Goldston didn’t mention it to you, but I’m also an artist and love to sketch pictures. Would it be permissible for me to use pictures when giving my report?

PREACHER: Personally, I think that’s a wonderful idea. You have a rare talent, and I’m sure Mr. Goldston agrees. Mr. Goldston, can you plan your schedule to meet one week from today?

MR. GOLDSTON: You couldn’t pay me enough money to miss this! Yes Sir, I’ll be anxiously waiting to see and hear his report. This is one of the most exciting times of my life.

NARRATOR: All three of these men went to their daily responsibilities and the experiment was finally a reality. As the preacher sat silently for a few minutes, it occurred to him that this great Book, the Bible, was being tested. Then he thought further, this is not the first time that God’s word has been tested, and with joy and faith he realized that there is not a test so severe but what the Bible will always win.

With this in mind, the preacher filled the week of waiting with work until the time for the first report. Each day he could imagine Mr. Vance studying and painting Bible scenes all day and even into the night. The closer the time came, the more he became excited.

Finally the week of studying and painting the Old Testament, Book I, came to an end and all three men were on time in the preacher’s office for the report. Mr. Vance was smiling as he talked with the other men, and after the usual greetings were completed they sat back to hear and see his report. Shall we also join them in Act 3 for this very exciting time? —BBBristow

(Please continue this drama by clicking on Act 3)