Description 

Synopsis:

• A man walks down a lonely road carrying a drum.
• The traditional Little Drummer Boy song plays in the background.
• Arriving at a darkened room with a single overhead light, the man tunes the drum and begins to play.
• We see close-ups of the sticks, the drum head, and ambient shots of the room.
• Scripture references and song lyrics overlay the scene.
• The man leaves the room and walks back down the road with his drum.

Conversation:

• The story of the little drummer boy is a traditional piece of pop culture yet presents a compelling question; what gifts are acceptable to bring to the Christ?
• What are the gifts you bring to present to the Christ each year?
• Does the humble / homely birth of Jesus suggests that our gifts can / ought to be humble as well?
• Why does the baby Jesus, one part of the trinity, one part of almighty God, need any gift at all from us?
• Christ was born in lowly fashion. The speaker of the song is poor as well. What does Christ's birth tell us about his care for / interest in the poor?
• What are there internal gifts / gifts of prayer that we can present to the Creator?
• What does 'pa rum pum pum pum' mean anyway?

Suggested Uses:

• Appropriate for Christmas season services and Bible studies.

Bible Reference:

• 2 Corinthians 5:21
• 2 Corinthians 9:15
• Romans 12:1