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