There are some interesting comparisons between Samuel and Jesus. What might little Samuel’s experience in the Tabernacle have in common with Jesus’ boyhood trip to the Temple? Join Pastor Chris on this first Sunday of Christmastide as he talks about gifts on loan from God.

The painting associated with this podcast is by Dutch artist Gerbrand van den Eeckhout and is titled “Hannah Presents Her Son Samuel to the Priest Eli,” c. 1625.