STORY LINE The Judgment Seat- The Final Appointment Story Line: You’re about to meet DR. JOHN STEINER, a skilled surgeon. He’s working extra evening shifts at the emergency room to keep his mind occupied and to be close to his loving wife REBEKAH, who is in the very last stages of brain cancer and near death. John lost all his faith in God when their teenage son was killed in a car wreck a few years earlier. Today, he’s simply angry! This evening the ER is experiencing a large number of fatalities; Carmen Martinez is in a car wreck; Joseph Smith, a drug dealer overdoses; Russell Adams drowns in a lake; the Patterson family of four, all die in their house from car exhaust fumes - Catherin-Mother, Ralph-Father, Sherri-daughter and Dion-son. As the pace in the ER slows down, John Steiner looks around. Dr. Steiner takes a break. He heads toward his wife’s room. In the hallway, he stops to take some pills to help keep him going. Approaching Rebekah’s room, Dr. Nash walks out and says, “John it’s about over.” As Dr. Nash walks away, Maria, his maid comes out. She was there putting makeup on Rebekah. John goes in to see his wife who appears very weak. Rebekah says, “John, I was talking to Maria about God. Are you sure…” John erupts in controlled anger, upset with Maria’s question. Exhausted, he comforts her. John heads to his office where he adds liquor to his pills. He is angry and throws a fit. The next thing he knows, there is an angel in the room, who takes him to a very special, unique Judgment Seat. When they get to the Judgment Seat Dr. Steiner is given a tour where he meets other Angels and sees the Book of Life. He gets too close to the pit where two demons reach up and grab his ankles. A lightning bolt strikes the demons and they retreat. Dr. Steiner is escorted to a nearby booth to view the JS from the side as people who have died in his ER are brought forward, individually to be judged. Carman, 24, having recently accepted Jesus at a Christian concert, is accepted into the kingdom. Dr. Steiner isn’t impressed thinking, “That was too easy.” Joe, 35, the drug dealer claims, “I didn’t have a chance!” is turned is cast into eternal fire. Dr. Steiner is upset because Joe was sent to Hell. Richard, 30 who drowned, is a nerd with no apparent talent or giftings. He learns how his simple life of giving and sharing with the poor has endeared him to God. He goes into God’s kingdom as “The Friend of God.” The Barnes family is a difficult dichotomy. They all died in their house by breathing the exhaust fumes from the truck in the garage. Their son chose to kill himself with the motor running. Catherine, 45, having been mediocre at teaching her family how to live their lives for God, had accepted Jesus years earlier and is accepted into the kingdom of God. Sherri, only 18 years old, believes she deserves to go to hell for her choices in life. God tells her that even though she got pregnant, she and Cathern kept Ralph from forcing her to get an abortion. She was able to arrange an adoption of the baby to a nice couple. Though she had many failures in life and though she had been molested, she is accepted into the kingdom. Ralph, 50, claims he was unaware Sherri had been molested. Ralph had served in his church as a Deacon, and a Sunday school teacher and had always been respected in his community as a leader… he has lived the life of a hypocrite. When his name is not found written in the Lamb’s book of Life, Ralph is cast into the pit. Dr. Steiner is upset when he sees what happens to Ralph. The son Dion, at 17 years of age, chose to kill himself, believing he was the reason his dad had taken a mistress and was about to divorce his mom. Dion learns he isn’t responsible for his dad’s choices. When his name is not found written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, Dion is cast into the pit. Dr. Steiner appears to be visibly shaken. People Dr. Steiner isn’t familiar with begin to come to the Judgment Seat. Leona, an older lady who died of a heart attack where she worked, appears dressed in a maid’s black and white dress. She is a very sweet and thankful woman who served God her entire adult life. The love she has for God is obvious and God’s love for her is, as well. She enters through the gates of the kingdom with great fanfare. It is a joyous and touching scene. Even Dr. Steiner’s heart is moved when he witnesses this. Next, the Patterson family, killed by a drunk driver, arrives at the Judgment Seat. First, Robert Jr. (Bobby), age 6, stands before God and is soon escorted into the kingdom. Stephanie, age 5, is next and she goes into the kingdom. Their dad, Robert, age 35 is so thankful as he steps forward, believing their whole family had been saved about 6 months earlier. Robert goes into the kingdom. Robert’s wife Leah, age 33, asks the Angel at the Book, “Why isn’t my name right there next to my husband’s name? I went forward the same night he did!” The Angel can’t find her name. Leah is informed she had not made a true heart decision but had gone along with her husband for appearance's sake. Leah fights as she is taken to be cast into the pit. In a dramatic plea, she begs God to send her back and allow her to be saved. God explains He will not break the rules for anyone! The scene is devastating. Dr. Steiner is taken aback. The next thing he hears is his wife Rebekah’s name called. He jumps up, lunging toward his Angel Guide crying, “No, she’s not ready!” He suddenly lands back on the couch in his office. Dr. Steiner immediately hears the hospital ER calling his name on the intercom “Dr. Steiner to ER! Dr. Steiner STAT!” He runs to the ER as Leona is being wheeled out. Leona is already gone. Right behind her is the Patterson family. The Patterson children and the Father arrived, DOA but the mother, Elaine is still alive. Dr. Steiner goes into near hysteria trying to keep her alive. He is fighting for her life with everything in him. The staff is astounded with the determination he is exhibiting. When she finally dies, he is devastated and hangs his head. He jerks his head up and runs for the door, “Rebekah is next! Oh God, no!” As he runs down the hall, Dr. Steiner is heard crying out, “No! She’s not ready!”. Her heart monitor is slowing down. The heart monitor goes flat. We hear Dr. Steiner cry out one last time, “No! She’s not ready!”. As his plea echoes the lights stage lights go out. The Angel Guide steps out of the darkness and tells everyone, “Close your eyes. Imagine the next thing you hear is your name being announced. Then, “Prepare to meet God Almighty!” You will stand here before God and He will ask you… “What did you do with my son?” The audience is then led in a prayer of repentance and acceptance of Yeshua/Jesus as the Son of God and Savior. When the alter call is concluded by the Angel Guide, each person in the audience will continue to be swept up in the drama. This personal moment allows the audience to experience and remain completely absorbed in the process, allowing them to accept the powerful, life-changing repentance of God's salvation of their soul.