The Jacob’s Ladder series continues with these three episodes. Episode five, “The Invitation,” episode six, “Samuel’s Destiny—Part 1,” and episode seven, “Samuel’s Destiny—Part 2,” bring the Bible to life!
In “The Invitation” Samuel enters God’s service after his mother, Hannah, tells of her promise that if God gave her a child she would give that child back to the church. God calls and Samuel willingly answers and follows Him. In “Samuel’s Destiny—Part 1,” Samuel demonstrates his wisdom by encouraging Eli, the High Priest, to be more firm with his sons, Hophni and Phinehas, who are straying from God. In “Samuel’s Destiny—Part 2,” Samuel hears God’s voice, and Eli encourages him to listen and obey if God speaks to him again. When tragedy strikes, the people look to Samuel, and finally to God, to protect them from their enemy.
There is some creative license in the stories, especially concerning Samuel’s childhood, but the essence of the Biblical story is still the focus. Richard Pask is excellent as the young Samuel, and all the characters spring from the pages of the Bible and come to life! We are pleased to award this film our Dove “Faith-Friendly” Seal for ages 12+.