Mary Breaks the News
Eight months later a child was born unto Mary and Joseph.
Rumors of the miraculous “virgin birth” spread far and wide.
Joseph told everyone his child was the son of God.
Many there were who laughed in Joseph’s face
but in a far away land three wise men heard the news
and they decided to go check it out for themselves.
They traveled to Bethlehem to see the newborn king.
Three Wise Men Go Shopping
The wise men presented their gifts to the infant Jesus
Whereupon Jesus burped, getting the first laugh of his career.
Mary and Joseph were happy to get the gold.
They moved into a nicer neighborhood
with a good school district and easy access to retail outlets.
They gave baby Jesus everything he ever wanted.
Happy Birthday, Jesus
Mary and Joseph were very proud of Jesus
He excelled in every subject – reading, history, athletics
Well... he wasn’t so hot at math.
But the thing Jesus liked most was going to the theater.
His favorite entertainers were magicians and comedians.
Eventually he started telling jokes in the town square.
When he heard their laughter, he knew this was his future
but his father Joseph had other plans...
Joseph and Son
Jesus said goodbye to his family and friends
and he left Nazareth behind.
He wandered past the Sea of Galilee
across the desert
all the way to Jerusalem.
where he found a comedy club with an open mic night.
In the Beginning...
Judas lined up gig after gig in small towns across Israel.
At one of these gigs Jesus ran into his cousin, John the Baptist.
John was a little kooky
but he worked at an awesome spa that gave great baptisms
so Jesus got in line
and took a refreshing dip in the pool.
Jesus Forms His Entourage
As he prophesized, Jesus became the biggest act in the land.
He went back to Jerusalem
but this time he played the Palace.
He wrote some hit songs with his disciples.
and he opened a big theater in Branson
with a spectacular show called “The Divine Comedy”.
He was adored and loved. People listened to every word he said.
The Rise to Fame Montage
Interview
The pressures of fame started to take its toll on Jesus.
There was a lot of feasting
wild parties
binge drinking
and sacrifices.
Jesus and the disciples each dealt with fame in their own way
Getting wicked tattoos
Drunken debauchery
Sudden fits of rage
and most of all, a lot of sex
and I mean a LOT
with lots of women
and men
and other things
sex all the time
Things got a little out of hand.
Jesus was left with no money, no respect, and no friends.
Jesus Needs a Makeover
Forlorn and dismayed, Jesus wandered back into the desert.
He didn’t know if he was dead or alive.
He had many strange visions
He began to doubt everything he stood for
and then one day he met a musician...
King Meets King
The Last Supper
It Ain’t Over Yet, Folks