Matthew Chapter 6 - In chapter 6, Jesus transitions from changing our understanding about how God wants us to live in this world, to calling us to stop performing religious duties for how it makes us look, and to start living a life of obedience in our hearts and minds.
Matthew Chapter 5 - Jesus launches into a section of the sermon where He turns traditional understanding on its head, and having the authority to do so, changes our thinking about how God wants us to live in this world.
"The Beatitudes" - Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by proclaiming blessing on people. And while it's one of the best-known sections of the sermon, people struggle to understand how to apply it. In this episode, we'll attempt to simplify it, without diminishing its importance.
"Messengers" - In the Season 2 "bonus" Christmas episode, we celebrate the nativity in a slightly different way, and rejoice with Mary as she records her Magnificat for Luke's Gospel.
"Beyond Mountains" - Most of the action of this episode moves toward Jesus delivering the Sermon on the Mount. We are also introduced to a new character - Judas Iscariot, who will join the ministry in Season 3.
"Reckoning" - Some surprising drama in this episode will be hard to find in the Gospels. This episode drives some ongoing storylines, and provides a little suspense for those who haven't "read the book." But one little scene, that might go unnoticed, shows us how followers of Jesus should really follow.
"Unlawful" - There's a lot going on in this episode. But the big moment is near the end, after Jesus heals a man with a withered hand, and makes a monumental statement. We'll talk about what that statement means, and why it's so important.
"Spirit" - SimonZ is brought face-to-face with Jesus in an unusual way; Jesus has an interesting conversation with the Baptizer; and Mary Madgalene struggles. This episode doesn't boast a big Biblical event, but it does have a lot to teach about living as a follower of Jesus.
"The Perfect Opportunity" - This episode revolves around the healing of the paralytic at the Bethesda pool, and introduces some important new characters along the way.
"Matthew 4:24" - In this episode, Jesus and the Disciples travel north into Syria, and Jesus heals all those who come to him. Based on Matthew 4:24, this episode has a lot to teach about the pettiness his followers can get caught up in.
"I Saw You" - In Season 2 Episode2, Jesus and the Disciples head toward Syria, and add two members to the group. In this episode we'll talk about the calling of Philip and Nathanael
"Thunder" - In the opening of Season 2, Jesus remains in Samaria for two days healing and teaching. And we get a wonderful set of bookends in this episode, as John begins composing his Gospel.
In this episode we wrap up our overview of the Gospels by diving into the Gospel of John
In this episode, we continue our overview of the Gospels, by diving into the Gospels of Matthew & Luke.
As we take a break between Seasons 1 & 2 of "The Chosen," we want to talk about about the Gospels: what are they, and what's different between them. In this episode, we take a look at the Gospels in general, and then dive into the Gospel of Mark.
In part 2 of our discussion on Season 1, Episode 8, we finally dive into to Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman (the Woman at the Well), and discover that what Jesus offers, He offers to everyone, regardless of their social status.
In the first half of Episode 8, several storylines converge. We get an introduction to the Samaritan Woman Jesus will meet later; we see the feast at Matthew's House; we witness more or Nicodemus' struggles; Jesus heals Simon's mother-in-law; and the Disciple set out on a journey with Jesus to a place they do not want to go.
This episode focuses primarily on the famous scene of Nicodemus visiting Jesus at night, from John Chapter 3, but also includes the calling of Matthew, which we've been anticipating for several episodes.
This episode covers two great healing miracles - Jesus healing the Leper and the Paralyzed Man. Compassion and humility are both important themes in this episode.
This episode focuses entirely on the Wedding at Cana from John chapter 2. It's a wonderful story, wonderfully portrayed, and it teaches us a lot about faith.
"The Rock on which it is Built" - This episode culminates in Simon Peter's Miraculous Catch of Fish from the opening verses of Luke 5. Simon struggles with Faith (just as we all do), but Jesus goes to great lengths to capture his attention.
"Jesus Loves the Little Children" - this episode puts Jesus' humanity on display. It also shows him welcoming and teaching children, and praising their childlike faith.
"Shabbat" - this episode explores the importance of the Sabbath, and the way different folks approach it. And we get to know a little more about the main characters, and how they're affected by meeting Jesus.
"I have Called You by Name" - Season 1, Episode 1 introduces some main characters, and finishes with a powerful scene of healing. In this episode we discuss those characters, and what this healing teaches us about who Jesus is.
We plan to walk through the episodes of the TV show "The Chosen," and use them as a roadmap to talk about Jesus and the Gospels. In this episode, we introduce this new series.
Sometimes we need to listen to God and trust what He says. And Easter is proof that we can rely on that.
God is not just Creator; He is also the God who desires to be in Covenant relationship with us. But what does that mean?
In this second episode, let's take a look at the story of the Fall in Genesis 3, and what that means for us.
