Scene 1: Freak-show
Paul and Silas are being followed by a Demon Possessed Girl.
What would be a modern day equivalent. Obviously people can be demon-possessed, but I’m thinking more about the economic outcome. The reason that this caused problems for Paul and Silas is that it cut the gravy train for the girls pimps. What would be modern day equivalent? Can you help with your thoughts?
Acts 16:16 - 21 (NIV) 16Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” 18She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so troubled that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her. 19When the owners of the slave girl realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. 20They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar 21by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.”
2 comments:
man, that's pretty good. I couldn't think of anything.
I was thinking of an alcoholic Bartender who comes to Christ and is delivered from Alcohol, and decides not to tend bar anymore.
Other ideas appreciated.
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