I appreciate how the movie Ben Hur portrayed Jesus. Never showed his face, yet his presence had a huge impact on the other characters.
@HH-xj8nh Жыл бұрын
Wow!! I’ve been telling people the same thing! I finally watched it recently!🙏👏🏻 I love the way they did that and how other characters reacted and their expressions when they looked at him. You didn’t even have to see the face of actor “portraying” Jesus.
@JenniferoftheSea Жыл бұрын
Yep, about the only one I'll watch.
@tonikeltz3751 Жыл бұрын
Ben Hur was the very first movie I ever saw. I think I 4 years old! What a powerful movie. I stayed awake for the whole thing and didn't move a muscle.
@mariaelizabethquade8279 Жыл бұрын
This absolutely! Chills everytime He was in the scene.
@HH-xj8nh Жыл бұрын
@@mariaelizabethquade8279 same!
@Numb217 Жыл бұрын
What concerns me is I have now seen at least two women on KZfaq say that when they pray they now see the face of the actor and thanked him for having such “kind eyes”.
@mashathesiberianАй бұрын
They are just looking for new idol, a new celebrity they can literally worship and not feel bad about it. Cos,'' look he's jesus''' right?I dont understand how people can be so gullible as to not see this so called show is a total con to make Christiands feel emotionally forced to ''donate'' to them. Their director is so sneaky, he flatters everyone so that he can collect every bit of money from stupid people from all dominations 😠Plus, even the View's ladies drool over this ''authentic'' jesus. This should say a lot.
@cabellero1120 Жыл бұрын
The Robe, a movie from the 50s, also shows the impact Jesus had on people and an Empire without showing Jesus.
@ExNihiloComesNothing Жыл бұрын
The Robe is a fantastic movie. Ben Hur as well
@MessyLittleFoodie Жыл бұрын
My main issue is when people swoon over the show saying "it makes Jesus so relatable / human / sympathetic". So you're telling me that without this show, you wouldn't feel that way about Jesus? You're telling me the show is giving you something the Word isn't? Then there's one of 2 problems you have: you're either looking for a different Jesus than the one described in the gospels and epistles (ie a false one) or you're not looking for Jesus at all. You're looking for something to stir you up and if it's not the Word of God then I'm afraid the Holy Spirit isn't active in your life if you need something other to tickle your sense and emotions and brain to "want to read your bible" now suddenly or "increased your faith" I'm sorry that's not faith, that's feelings through senses.
@DefenderoftheCross Жыл бұрын
The wanting of a relatable Jesus is exactly why the show diminishes Jesus in order to elevate man.
@ReformedTradesman Жыл бұрын
Dallas Jenkins has admitted that Mormons are brothers and sisters in Christ. Also he includes Joseph Smiths words rather than Jesus’ words in an episode. Jonathon Roumie is a practicing Catholic who loves the Pope. Just things to consider. Also the second commandment, if that’s still important now days.
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@Servant_of_Yeshua96 Жыл бұрын
Graven images? That one right? Excuse me I’m still learning them in order. I think all the commandments are important.
@judyl.761 Жыл бұрын
I watched season one but that’s all. I don’t want to see those characters in my mind’s eye when I read the Bible. Also, they’ve added a lot of extra filler scenes and events for entertainment purposes that are not in the Bible. I don’t want to forget what is actually in the Bible.
@KevinDay Жыл бұрын
On the other hand, there are some things in the show which people (including a few myself) have thought, "That's not in the Bible!" only to discover that it actually is. Of course there are additions, but there are also some ways it's more accurate than you'd expect.
@heisrisen9855 Жыл бұрын
I agree Judy. I also watched the 1st season and was convicted in a similar way and also in what Matthew (Everhard) said.
@mashathesiberianАй бұрын
The whole show is stupid beyond imaginaiton. They literally add fake stories to make the seasons longer so that they can milk viewers at least a dacade by getting ''donations''. The director keeps sobbing like a kid who got his bike stolen and begs for a new bike. I mean, it is a con, nothing else.
@mombythesea2426 Жыл бұрын
2 points: 1. People are more engaged with the fictional side stories than the true elements. It's historical fiction. 2. Saying "it's not a replacement for scripture" as an excuse even though everyone is using it that way is like cigarette companies denying responsibility for lung cancer because there's a warning on the box. I'm sorry, but this show is replacing scripture for many people. It's just the truth. And like cigarettes, we should avoid it completely if we want to avoid potential negative consequences.
@ChapelMilitia Жыл бұрын
I am researching opinions on The Chosen. So far I think I can nail in one sentence: Aint' right turning the gospel into a soap.
@run4cmt7 ай бұрын
They are presenting a false Jesus.
@lyndadunn2777 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know how many came to accept Jesus as their Lord from reading the Shack, the Left Behind series, watching any Biblical movies produced by Hollywood, watching God spell or Jesus Christ Super Star on the stage. I have doubts of these vehicles being useful other than entertainment vessels.
@tinadavy39905 ай бұрын
Which Jesus is this ?
@mashathesiberianАй бұрын
The CHosen created a woke Jesus who sobs like a girl for no reason and chuckles at stupid jokes and is scraed of pharasees.
@pcbc731 Жыл бұрын
The biggest issue w the Chosen is that it has support and as is in part produced by the Mormon Cult/ LDS… The director is not LDS , but is weak on understanding the irreconcilable differences between Christianity (Biblical) vs Mormonism.. more could be said.. always a red flag when a cult is involved or cult supported
@stephengilbreath840 Жыл бұрын
I'm not watching because Dallas Jenkins is way too comfy with the Mormons. He's on record saying that we "love the same Jesus." I think there's too much Mormon influence on it
@MissingTrails Жыл бұрын
Putting words in the mouth of God is the big one for me. I do not doubt their good intentions, but I think they're playing with fire.
@4cysmith2 ай бұрын
The Chosen is not a series about the life of Jesus, it is about the ones chosen to follow Jesus.
@RonKelmell Жыл бұрын
With a Bible and biblical theology classics, why do I need somebody I don't know and will never know to 'enlighten' me.?
@cabellero1120 Жыл бұрын
I grew up watching Jesus Of Nazareth on TV. I have always thought it was a masterpiece. The Passion, while difficult to watch is Incredible. Jim Caviezel gives a powerfully moving performance. I've not seen the Chosen. I've no desire to.
@erinzimmerman3058 Жыл бұрын
Agree on all those films. I got through a few episodes of "The Chosen" to see what the fuss was about, and I thought it was boring. I also had trouble getting past all the cultural & historical incorrectness. (Wrong style of Hebrew, high Pacific-like cliffs on the Sea of Galilee, modern speech, to name a few) It looks really low-rent and the sets and landscapes look nothing like Israel (where, with their budget, they could afford to film). It looks more like a Disney idea of Israel. I prefer to think of Jesus as loving, but powerful and inspiring, not the clownish, powerless way they portray Him. He came to teach and heal and share wisdom from God, and in this show, they have Him asking the apostles what he should say? People are so intent on making Him human because they can't deal with His holiness, and it's really irritating to watch. Jesus said enough wonderful things in the Bible to fill ten movies, but all he does here is crack jokes and say stupid things that Dallas Jenkins thinks are funny.
@cabellero1120 Жыл бұрын
@@erinzimmerman3058 I can agree with that. I've not seen it, but I've heard many on here raving about it.
@BonnieBlue1861 Жыл бұрын
@@erinzimmerman3058agreed
@Ufos4dahoes2 ай бұрын
So you're happy to watch torture porn which is The Passion of the Christ, but you wont even give The Chosen a chance? 😅
@LBCBrandon Жыл бұрын
I watched the first season, and I went to the theater to watch the Christmas themed episode from a couple of years ago. While it wasn’t mind-blowing to me, I did appreciate the effort being put forth to make to make some non-cheesy Christian entertainment. All that being said, after I watched it I looked into it a bit and saw that Mr. Jenkins was working heavily with the LDS church on the project. I know he has said that the Mormons don’t have any bearing on what he puts out, but as a Utah native who has lived here for 98% percent of my life, I can promise you there will come a point where the LDS church will try to make their presence felt. I’ve spent 40 plus years watching them try to conflate Mormon theology with Christianity. My dad is an ex-Mormon, and half of my family are Mormons. I fear The Chosen will result in the furtherance of their goal of being viewed as “just another Christian denomination.”
@ccww710010 ай бұрын
Yes! I was saying how the LDS is hiding behind the other religions on their platform. Sneaky
@KevinDay Жыл бұрын
I'm enjoying it personally, but I will NOT push anyone else to watch it. That's Paul's instruction to those who feel free to eat meat sacrificed to idols after all -- don't give your brother an occasion to stumble and sin against their conscience. So thank you for also not judging me for watching it 🙂
@DaysofElijah3176 ай бұрын
The difference is if you know it is sacrificed to idols you are not to partake for we are not to share with the table of demons- it is for us all to determine whether that has been established already each of us will answer to the LORD and not to each other. Blessings
@matthewdyer29263 ай бұрын
You should stop enjoying. It's sin.
@bernicerogers23832 ай бұрын
Why are you watching it? It's unnecessary and this video and the comments have given some very good reasons not to watch.
@bradgiacona5582 Жыл бұрын
I can respect your reasons for not watching it except for the Hollywood/sponsor one. This show is completely crowd funded by people like you and me. A really big Patreon in a way. No sponsors in the usual sense. It's free for everyone to watch. He did it that way so that they wouldn't be influenced by Hollywood types. Which is refreshing. This show has made me read more, and my young girls are actually interested in reading their bibles and are more active in church due to that understanding. Not for everyone, but for certain people, I believe it can help.
@tracy5721 Жыл бұрын
56% of the people funding The Chosen are Mormon. Dallas Jenkins owns the other 44%. That says a lot
@jimmypartain4749 Жыл бұрын
Gee the Show quotes from the book of Mormon
@tracy5721 Жыл бұрын
please pray for discernment.
@mudbrick6083 Жыл бұрын
The worst part about their method of “crowd funding”…….? Really big “crowds” can find and donate to it and shape it’s ideology and message and symbols with no one able to notice!
@KingdomMindedWarrior Жыл бұрын
@@jimmypartain4749 Actually, no, it does not. That has been addressed and answered by the creator in a very valid way. Watch his answer to that in a video he did to address it.
@lyndadunn2777 Жыл бұрын
Constantly amazed that so called Christians will question the Scripture but totally embrace the presentations of men through books, movies, plays or even distorted verbal statements.
@BrylanandLisa Жыл бұрын
Great breakdown Matthew! Solid points 👍🏻
@Gospelogian Жыл бұрын
My wife had reservations when this first came out while I tried to reserve judgment but after they messed with the “I am” statements of Jesus and added one (whether they purposely took it from the Book of Mormon or not) that was it for me for sure. And the more I think of it the more dangerous I believe it is. I pray for discernment! 🙏
@blchamblisscscp8476 Жыл бұрын
To answer some questions that were begged, the producer of The Chosen is a Mormon. In the last week (5/2/23 today) it came out that this season will have the viewers encouraged to have sympathy for Judas Iscariot. Per the scripted scenes, Judas was in league with Jesus and a devoted disciple the whole time, which would be contrary to the Biblical account, particularly when Jesus identified Judas as having a devil. Third, having the Jesus character utter unbefore known things is like adding words to the utterances of Scripture. We play a dangerous game when we do that. Like it said in the video, we might imagine what men might say, but to put words into the mouth of the Son of God, I think is a bad idea. Mormon producers might take that opportunity to falsely use the media.
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
We have been told of the great falling away (apostasy) in these last days and we’re seeing The Chosen contributing to the spiritual declension.
@c.f.leffen2929 Жыл бұрын
First off, Mormons Are NOT Christians! This is a perversion and dilution of the Gospel of Christ. Don’t watch it!
@tomtemple69 Жыл бұрын
putting words in Jesus's mouth that aren't explicitly written in Scripture is wrong
@peterfullwood69116 ай бұрын
The World is looking for a sign ! Be in the World and not of it! JESUS is Coming !
@dnzswithwombats Жыл бұрын
Some people at church loved it and the church has even shown it as kind of a backdrop for social fellowship nights. People say they love the little humorous bits that Jesus is depicted as taking part in. People have said the sit-com kind of humorous stuff makes Jesus more real and "down-to-eath". One guy said it must've been like that because it couldnt be all seriousness all of the time during those three years. Personally, I don't think God's word needs or deserves this kind of "help" to make Jesus "more real".
@lyndadunn2777 Жыл бұрын
Chosen is similar to a Mel Brooks comedy. This is blasphemy toward Gods honorable Word.
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
I don’t believe the real Jesus cracked jokes and laughed out loud.
@dnzswithwombats Жыл бұрын
@@Landis_Grant Jesus did everything in obedience to the Father.
@DefenderoftheCross Жыл бұрын
The biggest problem with The Chosen is that it diminishes Jesus to make Him too relatable, too human, too much like us.
@dnzswithwombats Жыл бұрын
@@DefenderoftheCross I think the biggest problem with The Chosen series is that it implies God's word is not enough.
@bahjo7279 Жыл бұрын
After reading the Bible cover to cover many times, i watched all the episodes and i can say I've been blessed a lot. It enriches my understanding of the ancient backgrounds behind the Gospels. So, guys, simply because another titled pastor argues the Chosen is BAD, it doesn't necessarily be like that. I love Jesus better each day.
@frankfuentes5659 Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@kaylamorgan9157 Жыл бұрын
Watching the chosen has inspired me to read my bible more. Obviously I know it’s not a hundred percent accurate but I do feel I have a better understanding of how to relate to the people that are described in the bible.
@jimmypartain4749 Жыл бұрын
No spiritual decernment, a false Christ
@joinjen3854 Жыл бұрын
Dallas Jenkins the writer says it is 5% Bible and 95% imagination. It is another ( false) Jesus but the world loves it, understandably so.
@frankfuentes5659 Жыл бұрын
@@joinjen3854 don't watch it then.
@azbandit2747 Жыл бұрын
Dallas Jenkins said that Mormons are our brothers in Christ. Also, the actor who plays Jesus uses his platform to teach the rosery and to pray to saints. Not the Jesus of the bible in this movie. The movie studio is Mormon owned.
@LJrock101 Жыл бұрын
Christ in the incarnation is not the exact image of God and therefore it is not idolatry that is the whole point. Otherwise, seeing him at all, would have been a sin.
@doctor1alex Жыл бұрын
The difference is clearly this - Christ in His actual Person was not an image depicted by man.
@Shemaiah439 Жыл бұрын
Jesus was not sprinkled. His entire body was submerged in water. That is true baptism.
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
Perhaps Jonathan Roumie couldn’t swim.
@carl13579 Жыл бұрын
The Chosen may be fantastic - I don't know. But because I know how powerfully my mind is influenced by visual media, I don't want to watch it. I don't want to "overwrite" what the Bible is putting into my mind about who Jesus really is. In the same way, I don't read fiction books that have Christ as an explicit character. I do watch other Christian movies, and even some old Hollywood movies that are set at the time of Christ. I highly recommend a movie called Barabbas. It has only the tiniest cameo of Christ at the beginning, right before He is crucified. The movie focuses on what it might have been like to be Barabbas, a criminal whose life was unexpectedly redeemed in unique circumstances. In a way, Barabbas was the first man saved by Christ's death on the cross.
@cabellero1120 Жыл бұрын
great movie.
@braesotullymet3723 Жыл бұрын
Apostle Paul says in Phillipians 1: 18 " What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice."
@ele20515 ай бұрын
Paul is talking about the attitude of the person - not the theological truth of their preaching about Christ. There is a difference - read from verse 14.(Phil1)
@bernicerogers23832 ай бұрын
A Mormon Christ?
@WholeBibleBelieverWoman Жыл бұрын
AGREED...! I heard by the way that there is a part where the Jesus of The Chosen is talking to someone and asks, as if being instructive, "What does your heart say?" Now, this is A-OKAY and THUMBS-UP for the Mormons, who think the best way to decide if they are hearing the truth from God is to pray and see if they feel a burning in their bosom. (I felt that once, though it had NOTHING to do with LDS; but it DID have to do with a deceptive spirit.) It would follow, I think, that the new-age motto of "Follow your heart" is agreed upon by the Mormons. NOT SO for those who read the Holy Bible. Although there are some who have hearts that follow the Lord at least much of the time, there are many more to whom this Bible verse applies: " The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9). I am very disturbed by The Chosen as I see it as a butterfly net attempting to collect an ecumenical bunch of souls at best, and that's not good.
@msantanabrit03 Жыл бұрын
Sometimes we Christian want to feel better because we have The Truth, instead of trying to reach those who have never seen the Truth. We want to be self contained and above the rest. Sometimes, you need to get out of your church group to experiment the Kingdom.
@WholeBibleBelieverWoman Жыл бұрын
@@msantanabrit03 Being self-contained is not what I want, and I do try to reach people. I am not in any church group and have not been for years -- except the group of Believers worldwide who follow Christ Jesus. I am trying to find a way to go to a church, but it has not happened yet due to circumstances. I believe it was a typo that you said you need to get out of your church group to "experiment" the kingdom and that you really meant experience, but ironically you did say experiment -- and this is a key word in what I consider dangerous with this whole CHOSEN series produced by a person who 100% -- so he says -- believes LDS and Bible-believing Christians have the "SAME Jesus." This is dangerous because it is deceptive. The Father God of the Mormons (LDS) is a very different persona than the God of the Holy Bible. He is someone that, according to their false scriptures, began as a man, progressed into a god and is in charge is this planet -- and is an example of what all men (not women) can do if they play their cards right in the Mormon system: that is they end up as a god (remind you of anything? such as the serpent in the garden of Eden?) and have their own planets and their wives go with them there to bear "spirit babies." People don't seem to want to think this through. Say a totally naive person watches The Chosen, comes to Jesus and wants to find a church. They learn that the same Jesus is in the LDS church so they join the Mormons. Already they are being taken down a yellow brick road that leads to a very strange Oz. Yes, I am very touchy about these things, because I spent 30 YEARS of my life being deceived and kept away from worshiping the Jesus I WOULD have been worshiping had I not been deceived. Yes, I am particular and I wholeheartedly warn people OFF of the LDS church -- whereas "The Chosen" producers create slopes that are very slippery. I hear that the script even has Jesus suggesting that people listen to their hearts. Bible-believing Christians know this is another slippery slope -- but the Mormons do not know this, and in fact are taught to test the spirits by the feeling in their bosom. I've said enough. Jesus is my ROCK, and that's how I roll...! May you come closer and closer to Jesus. The real one. The one in the Bible and who is even referred to as "the Word."
@HH-xj8nh Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Someone showed me that scene and it bothered me so. I can’t even imagine Jesus saying “follow your heart.” 🤔
@princesadorada12estrellase83 Жыл бұрын
Dear Matthew, I am a true Catholic, meaning I abide by the rules and faith everyday not just on Sundays. I came across your video and I thought it would be interesting to listen to what you had to said about the Chosen given the recent controversy of the flag shown. As a Catholic I have a slightly different view/belief about your first point that was obvious as I am a Catholic, I am referring to the fact of showing the image of Christ. I am not here to debate that fact, I feel we both could respect each other points of views, as that views have a lot to do with what happened back in the 1500s. But the reason I am writing you, it is because I loved the what you had to say in the rest of your video. I am very sad to see that many people, including Catholics and Christians (Protestants) will acquire their knowledge of our Lord or their ethics and principles from the media. That is very sad to see precisely of all the points you mentioned. I am sure that the people that follow you as their pastor are very happy to have someone like you to tell it as it is. We have the Bible. There is no need to put words into Jesus. He said what we needed to hear. I will probably not subscribe to your channel because I am very happy to be a Catholic and my relationship with God is deep. But I need to tell you that it was my pleasure to hear you talk, because I could hear and see how devoted you are to Jesus, and how devoted you are to guide those who God will choose to find their way to God through you. Much Blessings. May God guide your soul and your heart always. Amen.
@AndreiasJackson5 ай бұрын
I attended a Catholic funeral once and the rosary 📿 becoming scary bc of so many REPETITIONS! By the way, Catholics aren’t Christians, bc their way of Salvation is so complicated in comparison with the Biblical Christianity! Ephesians 2:8,9 Catholics are not reading the Bible (only for the NT) and following books to read prayers from…
@bernicerogers23832 ай бұрын
Hi I am tired of rude Protestants who judge Catholics. If you are born again then you know it. I have issues as a Protestant with some Catholic beliefs such as Mary, the saints and the Pope. But when I attended a Catholic service it was so similar to the Church of England I couldn't believe it. As a child I was moved to prayer by a Catholic depiction of Jesus on the cross. I knew it wasn't really Jesus but it moved my heart. And I love the prayer books as the Biblical prayers guide me to pray from my heart.
@tonikeltz3751 Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I watched Season One, unaware that there are more seasons. I don't recall being compelled to watch it by anyone. I loved it. I came away from it more hungry for the word and have been back into daily Bible study since. Some scenes move slower as the rich characters are being developed. About the time I would grow distracted, "Jesus" would come into scene and everyone around him would be changed, awe struck, made new, or left completely confounded much as you said it would be during an encounter with Jesus. The scenes with Nicodemus were very well done. Much of the movie, Christ goes off alone to fast and pray while the disciples' characters take shape. So, I don't remember so much disturbing added wording. I saw it as more about how each of his followers were impacted, changed by knowing Christ and being touched by Christ. This is how they show us Jesus, I think. I love all the powerful stories they depicted, true to scripture, best I could tell. The ones from my Sunday School lessons way back. I enjoy all the old Bible movies. The Chosen was well done in my opinion. I had no expectations. I will watch the other Seasons and will keep an opened mind. Thanks!
@tomtemple69 Жыл бұрын
yeah, you're thinking with your feelings, not your brain very dangerous, the heart is wickedly deceitful
@tomtemple69 Жыл бұрын
except its not Jesus, no one can ever portray the real Jesus, its a graven image i watched it out of pure curiosity, and the issues and inaccuracies and outright heresy and contradictions to the Bible just kept getting worse as the seasons progressed
@lisakurak373311 ай бұрын
Yeah I don't remember which season had Jesus doing the beatitudes but I am fairly certain that Jesus as God, who spoke with authority, who pre-existed before the world began and helped create the universe (John 1) would 1. be nervous about giving his first public speech and 2. need help from Matthew to put it together.
@tonikeltz375111 ай бұрын
Agree, Jesus certainly would not need Matthew’s help, but what a clever way to show how Jesus might have helped Matthew begin to comprehend the depths of His ministry of redemption. Again, this is a movie.
@run4cmt7 ай бұрын
The things the film does is subtle. For instance, Jesus is talking with John the Baptist about the sins of King Herod. Jesus just brushes him off and says that is not why he came. That is basically the Progressive Christian message that sin stuff does not matter. In another scene, Jesus is shown practicing for the Sermon on the Mount. His disciple helps him craft the message to sell it to the audience. First Jesus taught the Word of God. He does not need to practice or craft the message to sell it to the audience. In another scene, John meets with Mary because he is writing his Gospel. She reminds him of something that happened and he says, Oh I forgot about that. That undercuts that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. The Holy Spirit spoke to them. They did not have to be reminded by someone. I could go on.
@jzarbaugh Жыл бұрын
I understand and respect your opinion. I will say that point three is not quite accurate. The Chosen has been produced outside of Hollywood and does not have a single sponsor. The first season was crowdfunded by 16,000 believers who wanted to see Jesus portrayed by a strong Christian writer/director without the influence of Hollywood. We are now in the third season, yet The Chosen has no one outside of the original show runners who have any influence on the content. The show still survives on the generous gifts and donations of its audience. The show runner is evangelical, but he does have three different consultants to help him and his two writers so they do not write anything that is improbable, culturally inaccurate or doctrinally unsound. I think the greatest strength of the show is that it has sent people back to the Bible to see what it really said. Many people have claimed that it was instrumental in their decision to follow Jesus. And for once there is a show that removes Jesus from our Western interpretations and returns Him to His first century Jewish culture. That may be the most unexpected yet welcome contribution. Sure, there have been some scenarios that I didn’t think were good decisions and there are a few times I disagreed with their depiction. However, they are careful to let their audience know that The Chosen isn’t the Bible. It isn’t trying to be. It is simply trying to show the people who followed Jesus as real people with real problems who were radically changed by meeting Him. It is basically the Gospels through the eyes of those who met Jesus. This isn’t the real Jesus, but God has used it to drive me closer to the real Jesus. It isn’t for everyone. But for me, I believe God has used the show in a big way.
@BoriPR82 Жыл бұрын
Here is my problem with a lot of Christian brothers and sisters, you’ll go to the movies and watch marvel with their false gods, you’ll watch horror movies and inappropriate movies and shows. But you won’t watch the chosen…ok
@joinjen3854 Жыл бұрын
They are CINO( Christian In Name Only). Not Biblical but worldly.
@nutcracker028 Жыл бұрын
I'm sorry brother, but you missed the mark with this video. Please do a little more research before tackling this topic in the future. You said a few things that don't apply to the Chosen. 1. It is officially tied to a non-profit organization (and not Hollywood at all - it's produced mostly in Texas). 2. There has never been any corporate sponsorship involved. All funds have been raised through crowd-sourcing from the fans and go to the production of new episodes as well as translation into other languages. The only corporate entity involved is the studio. 3. The director is an evangelical with complete editorial control. Granted, he's not a pastor/elder but he is humble and making a best effort to capture as accurate a depiction as possible while making it easily consumed. 4. The director utilizes a panel of pastoral experts to catch errors or problems prior to filming. They even filmed round-tables with these men for each episode where they expound upon Biblical issues raised by the episode and discuss accuracy. The panel includes an evangelical seminarian, a messianic rabbi, and a catholic priest. (Yes, it's ecumenical but that's not unreasonable considering the audience) Now, I understand your position on images of Christ. I also understand your issue with additional commentary being given to Jesus in the episodes. But you shouldn't knock them for things that they are not guilty of (sponsorship/influence, etc). The director has been very up front about this not being intended to replace or even supplement scripture. He encourages everyone to go straight to the bible. His hope is that the episodes drive people to search the scriptures. Regardless of your view that evangelism is best suited for traditional methods (which is a view I generally share with you), the Chosen should be viewed as another avenue to introduce people to the concept of Christian faith. What the Chosen has done better than probably anything previously is it has shown the humanity of Christ and the apostles in an easy format. Given the resonance it's getting, I think you should watch it. Then, you can at least be better informed of the contents when you rebuff it to a congregant or random strangers on the internet. I was hesitant to watch this show for many of the same reasons that everyone else gives. But, it was recommended by a person that I trust (with the caveat that it doesn't replace scripture). It's an incredible show. I love to open up the scriptures to see how close they managed to get it. In this past week's episode, I doubted one of the scenes and thought it was added for background but there it was in scripture, almost identical to the text (yes, with some inserted dialogue). I hope this was helpful and that you'll consider what I've said.
@JoshuaTheLeast Жыл бұрын
Very well said brother.
@laundryandliterature4796 Жыл бұрын
Very well said.
@jeffholm3503 Жыл бұрын
I watched the 1st few episodes when it originally came out. It didn’t sit well with us for a number of reasons including adding to scriptural accounts. Your confessional position is how I now lean when discussing with others in our church.
@jeffferrell.k9hca531 Жыл бұрын
Regardless of the disagreements with your denomination, the series has been a faith strengthening series to millions!
@sarahd5341 Жыл бұрын
We don’t need a fictional TV show to strengthen our faith. We need God’s word, the local church, means of grace, sacraments, etc. When Mormons & Catholics think the show is great 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
@marekfoolforchrist Жыл бұрын
A false strengthening for a time, perhaps. Similar to many such false conversions, altar calls with emotional music, etc
@beaberean3286 Жыл бұрын
@@sarahd5341 so do you mean to tell me that we should avoid anything that the mormans and Catholics like? I mean, both of those false religions hold to the same basic tenants laid out in the gospels, so I dotn think there is any reason for them to reject the Chosen show. It's not like Jesus went around in his ministry saying - the book of morman is false, Joseph Smith is a heretic, Mary does not help your prayers, no papacy, etc....I'm not saying that LDS and RCC are accepted as true Christianity, but simply that we cannot judge the value and truth of something just because another "religion" likes it. I mean in all honesty, they both like and read the written gospels as well, but that doesn't mean we reject it. You see the issue with your logic?
@beaberean3286 Жыл бұрын
@@marekfoolforchrist I think the point of strengthening faith is that it then draws them to the word of God which is powerful to bring true conversion to their hearts. It's not as if the chosen is doing the saving or changing but like Paul said...one man sows seed, another waters, but God brings increase. I think sometimes we look at the shower as less than the one who waters, because it's the one who waters that is theologically saturated (waters)...but we forget that both are needed yet it's still God who brings the increase.
@mattiaaccardo4332 Жыл бұрын
@@sarahd5341 I don't agree with some things into the show. But we should not judge when fellow christians try to share the Word, no matter the way they choose to do so. Man sees the appearance but God sees the heart, if the Chosen it's good we will recognize it from the fruits. We have to have our foundation on the Word but be careful to not embody the pharisee of our century, even Jesus told to his disciples to let it go when his disceples saw in the gospels some people Who were preaching His name "differently". The Chosen it's a way to preach the gospel and we should be careful to not judge because we could have been judging God's work and callings of some of our Brothers and Sisters. Ps: I'm sorry for my english, I'm italian!
@sheronlee152 Жыл бұрын
This old Grammy absolutely agrees with you about not watching the chosen. I watched several clips because my daughter enjoys it, and started to try and watch an episode but just couldn't. That made up dialog is unbiblical turned me Off! But I think I've set the bar too high after watching the Matthew series with Bruce Marchiano years ago. Wow, totally scripture and not one other word added. That series touched me deeply. But of course it shows Jesus, which I didn't know was against Presbyterian rules. I think I kinda agree with you on that. (Former baptist).
@claytonmcclain182 Жыл бұрын
Your my brother in Jesus in earth. Soon heaven. I'll just say I'm weak in the Bible but known God all my life but truly been in God for 28 years. On the chosen right or wrong if it brings just one person to the Bible then they have done God's works. God will take it from there. Watch it don't watch it. But knocking it isn't a profit to God's glory. Amen and God be with you.
@Nick-wn1xw Жыл бұрын
The fact that the apostles all referred to John the Baptist as "creepy John" and Jesus, being God and would have known this, allowed it, turned me off. Edit: I forgot that they portrayed the Creator of the universe as being unable to write a sermon without Matthews help.
@deniemarie5010 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on every point. I've only seen clips of some shows from people critiquing the show. It's horrible. Our former church really promotes watching the chosen. So much so that they watch and talk about the show in the youth gatherings, not the Scriptures. I mentor a 12 year old girl from this particular church. She has told me she likes the Jesus in the chosen better than Jesus in the Bible "he's more exciting." Also, she would rather watch the chosen than read her Bible. This is what the show is producing. If you watch interviews with the mormon creators of the chosen, their marketing demographic is 25-45 year old women. Dallas Jenkins said 95% of what is in the show is not in the Bible. Lack of discernment in the "Christian" community is being revealed. Thanks for your video Brother.✝️📖🙏🤍
@run4cmt7 ай бұрын
I saw a FB posting from a Lutheran Pastor. They are watching it at their church, but he is going over the issues that it presents with those watching. This shows the many problems and teaches discernment.
@AndreiasJackson5 ай бұрын
Why he’s losing precious time with the Chosen (Mormons + Catholics aren’t following the Biblical Christianity, that’s all I need to know! Lol) ???
@DavisLMoore Жыл бұрын
Great video, Dr. Everhard! You could have even added an eighth: It’s taking the place of Scripture (either people don’t want to read their Bibles, or it’s become greater than their Bibles to them). I love your channel! Keep up the hard work!
@rosslewchuk9286 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@jonathanforeman9194 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. What demographic are you seeing the result of people not wanting to read scripture after watching? Most of my friends who have watched it and I've talked with say that it has made them want to read scripture much more and ask better questions of the context of scripture.
@silver292 Жыл бұрын
Actually the creators of the show have been very clear that the Chosen isn't scripture and tell their audience to read their bible. Judging by the response it sounds like the series is inspiring people to read their scripture more not less.
@beaberean3286 Жыл бұрын
Of the people who enjoy the show and rate it positively, which is numerous, the majority of reviewers say they have started to read their Bibles more. This idea the show is driving people away from the scriptures is not founded in any truth....maybe it seems like that would happen, but that's not what the reviews show.
@msantanabrit03 Жыл бұрын
I can tell you that I have opened my Bible more after watching this show. Yes, not everything is Bible quote but the Bible is The Bible--nothing can replace it.
@xfirstxlast6502 Жыл бұрын
Agree. I am in a small group of sincere Christians that really likes the Chosen series. What I have noticed lately, when they excitedly talked about the Chosen, they seem to think they are seeing real biblical characters almost caught on film in its semi-documeanry style (camera shake and all). . I head things like "I "never did understand.or know -- fill in the statement." .Almost as if it is further extra bibilcia revelation that they have received beyond the Bible.. That can't wait until the next show. Kinda of unsettling. Also, the Shack book and move seems to evoke the same response in lots of my brethren.
@HH-xj8nh Жыл бұрын
I’ve had concerns about that.
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
The Apostle Paul spoke of people having itchy ears.
@BonnieBlue1861 Жыл бұрын
I’ve found even recently that people fawn over Dallas like he is God and the Jesus character like he is Jesus. There is something really wrong with this.
@marktaylor601 Жыл бұрын
Much respect. I watch your channel often, and I will continue watching. I understand some of your points on this, but not all. Really looking forward to the Johnathan Edwards study Bible.
Жыл бұрын
As long as you understand it's entertainment, and don't try to extract your theology from it you'll be fine. There are worst things to watch, such as the news.
@huntsman528 Жыл бұрын
You are truly missing out. They did a fantastic job with The Chosen. I remember thinking "that's not in the Bible" with the first episode when Jesus cast demons out of Mary Magdalene, only to find out that He did :( I don't understand the whole pictures of Jesus being an idol. The Chosen is an excellent teaching tool for myself, my wife, and for my kids. It makes so many of the scenes in the Bible amazingly strong. The story of Nicodemus is amazing. The portrayal of Nathanael under the fig tree is so powerful. Visually seeing the sons of thunder was humbling and I believe very accurate. The Samaritan woman at the well is incredibly moving. When they take liberty is adds to the show application of Jesus's teachings. They added an episode about Jesus teaching children before his ministry started and it is incredible inspiration for my children. They are capable of having greater faith in God than adults and then the apostles did. When Jesus said they needed to have faith like these children. There are so many tidbits that I've learned that are in this show, it is incredible the amount of research they've done. I truly believe that God wanted this created and that it glorifies God. I don't think you understand anything about the history of how this show was created. This is NOT a Hollywood show. This is a self financed show by US, by Christians. We created this out of nothing. The stakeholders IS the Christian church. AngelVid morphed into a viewer funded Christian production company. We sponsor the films and shows, like The Chosen, and they are created outside of Hollywood. It is fantastically amazing. You should look into it. Go to angel com
@moyinoluwaadelakun407 Жыл бұрын
I don't think there will ever be a depiction of Jesus in a movie that Christians will collectively agree on , however the Chosen has done a very amazing job in depicting Jesus and the impact of the show has been phenomenal. Nevertheless we who have read the Bible can argue about the parts that were added or removed because we have the "higher ground" nevertheless I've seen how the show has impacted people who have never read the Bible to begin to read it, the writers have constantly emphasised the fact that the show is not a replacement of the bible. The chosen has been a powerful tool in reconnecting Christians back to the word of God and understanding both the humanity and Supernatural nature of Jesus. We need to stop expecting the writers of the show to have all the answers.
@jimmypartain4749 Жыл бұрын
Deceived the trailer for this year quotes from the book of Mormon
@mattpiper60746 ай бұрын
A sensible and articulate case for not viewing; thanks Matt. The Bible is above contemporary literature and film. The best way to visit the events captured in the Bible is to read it. Any flavour introduced to these events by a commercially driven third party, can potentially lead to misrepresentation of them and therefore the message.
@rosslewchuk9286 Жыл бұрын
Amen & Amen! Invented dialogues are adding to the Word, not to mention the making of actors into idols. Very dangerous! Movies can subtly shape our beliefs without us even realizing it. God wants us to read, study, meditate upon, cherish, and share His Word.
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
Adding to the Word of God will reap the lake of fire for Dallas Jenkins. He even said he didn’t care if he’s called a blasphemer.
@hoboheadlines462 ай бұрын
I don't read my Bible in public spaces to get noticed. In fact, I wish sometimes that I could read unnoticed. But sometimes it can get other people to talk and ask me questions about my faith, and that allows me to witness to them. Movies aren't needed, just the Bible. 😊
@carlamunger8860 Жыл бұрын
I love your content Pastor Matt but I have to disagree with several of your arguments. You've made assumptions about The Chosen that are simply not true. Dallas Jenkins is the creator, producer and co-writer. He is evangelical. The Chosen is not affiliated in any way with Hollywood. There are no corporate sponsors. The show is crowd funded. Dallas maintains total control over content. He uses a Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi and a Protestant pastor as consultants for content and historical context. These 'roundtable' discussions are available to be viewed. Dallas is very transparent. He has stated many, many times that The Chosen is not meant to replace the Bible and in fact encourages viewers over and over to read their Bible. He does use some creative license with back stories about some of the characters and states that the question he always asks is "Is this plausible?" I feel like the content has been true to Scripture. He has used a first century Jewish set owned by the Mormon church for some of the filming and Utah based Angel studios as distribution partner. This does not mean that the show in any way has Mormon theology in it. While I agree with you about the best ways to evangelize, I do believe this show is reaching some people that would otherwise be unreachable. The goal is to have it translated into every language and be available worldwide. Imagine the story of the Gospel reaching a billion people! That is the goal of The Chosen.
@Beckylu-zq5zh Жыл бұрын
ITS NOT THE SAME GOSPEL!!! Definitely not the Jesus in my Bible . Take heed that you not be deceived!! Luke 21:7-9
@Beckylu-zq5zh Жыл бұрын
You are wrong sir !!! DEAD WRONG!!! I am praying for an awakening and the Truth of Jesus be opened up to you 🙏
@megalyon Жыл бұрын
Agree
@andrewburris437010 ай бұрын
That whole thing about adding backstories to the characters I disagree with. The issue with doing that is that we add in filler to the Scriptures that either aren't explained in the Scriptures or something the Scripture doesn't go into TOO much detail in. Because we have the CONTEXT of the Scriptures, we just don't have a lot of the CONTENT
@beaberean3286 Жыл бұрын
More pushback! Lol why is it that we shouldn't use other forms of evangelism other than preaching/teaching/witnessing in person. Just because a form is not laid out in scripture doesn't mean it's ineffective. Especially since I don't believe people are getting saved BECAUSE of this show, but the seeds are being sown which is directing people to the written word of God and back to a church where they can encounter the gospel and actually be saved by God who is the one who does that saving anyway. It think my point is what Paul said...one man sows, another waters, but its God who brings increase. That is, one who sows seed is often looked at with contempt next to the one who saturates (waters) the seed with deep theology...yet we forget that both are needed and God is the one who brings increase, not the shower or the one who waters
@ByGraceThroughFaith777 Жыл бұрын
To believers, it's not meant to be a Bible study, and although not everything is straight from the Bible per se, so far nothing contradicts the Bible. I also think the church needed some type of modern media tool like the Chosen to bring the gospel to a new audience of non-Christians that would rather watch something on TV than read the Bible or go to Church if they don't already. Planting seeds is the name of the game in my opinion. And the show is actually GOOD! Funny, emotional, historically set, and relatable.
@618society7 Жыл бұрын
#3 does not pertain to the chosen. They have their own platform that you watch it from which is an app and the show is crowdfund.
@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe52656 ай бұрын
The producers are mormon, and they have 3 different Bible consultants, but Dallas says he's evangelical and has the final word. The image of a funny jesus is what works for many so many enjoy it.
@busker15310 ай бұрын
The gospel is put into the mouths of performers every Sunday morning...pastor.
@Nightman221k Жыл бұрын
I understand the trepidation to watching the series. I'm incredibly discerning about depictions of the Bible and when I was recommended it I researched it before actually watching it. I found that the Chosen's possible approximation of what Jesus and the disciples went through was thought-provoking. It looks more accurate than anything I've seen before with the grit of the sets and how all the 12 disciples get to feel like fleshed out people. I grew up with a sterilized idea of how the events in Jesus's life were (like illustrated Bibles for all ages and artwork my theology class had for visuals, classical artwork, and the occasional show/documentary). Having something like the Chosen that puts visuals and contextualizes the entirety of the turmoil of the time Jesus lived in has been very eye-opening for me as someone who wants to know more about what the events would have looked like and what the circumstances in Jesus' time were. I like how it's interpretation of the disciples as people with how the Chosen has each of them embody different types of people who have different faith journeys. I love that it makes you feel like you could easily feel like they'd be friends to you if you were there. I don't take the interpretation of the Chosen as more factual than the Bible or as biblical-canon. If anything I see it as a work similar to Dante's Inferno or Milton's Paradise Lost. A writer taking scripture and trying to explore it a bit to well up the emotions and provoke ideas from the events.
@run4cmt7 ай бұрын
Peter as a tax cheat, Matthew on the Autism scale, is just wildly made up and not respectful. The disciples call John the Baptist "creepy John". Jesus called John the Baptist the greatest man ever born. The depictions do not uplift these people and that is a problem.
@JackieSkellington6 ай бұрын
and how about Eden, who doesn't exist?@@run4cmt
@doctor1alex Жыл бұрын
Pastor Everard (I believe rightly) puts forward the reasoning that man’s depictions of the Lord are sinful because of His commandment, no matter how they may make people feel. In my opinion, this highlights a huge problem with Christianity today - people want to worship God in whichever way makes them feel best. But rather, we should seek to worship God in the way He calls us to worship Him, according to His word.
@morgan1888able Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on not watching any film about Jesus that tries and make believe what Jesus would say
@noahsell52588 ай бұрын
I agree with you on not watching The Chosen. How do you feel about the Jesus storybook Bible for children, and nativity scenes during Christmas? I’ve been conflicted on them recently.
@Yesica1993 Жыл бұрын
Nobody, especially Christians, should be paying for Netflix anymore! They were and still are showing that child p*** called, "CUTIES." After the scene I watched, which involved a little girl pulling down her pants and putting her phone down there to take a photo, I can't fathom how Christians are still paying for such a thing. (No skin was actually shown. But it was clear what she was doing. How any PARENT can allow their child to film such a scene is beyond me.)
@cabellero1120 Жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with you more about The Passion. it's stirring and the message remains With you even after the film is done.
@hawk1548 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad that movies are made about Jesus if they are scripturally accurate but I don’t like to have the movie or the actors in my mind when I study the scriptures Or especially when I pray I never want anything that is worldly to take away from the Holiness of GOD or the magnificence of GOD
@trlevan316 Жыл бұрын
Jesus’ speech was not unpredictable. It is literally full of Old Testament readings, i.e. prophesies, psalms, and teaching. Jesus even said to Nicodemus, John 3:10. Now, I agree with you about the ‘filler’. But what you said was errant. What Jesus taught was not invented in the New Testament. It has been taught since Genesis by God, literally by The Word.
@nightwing8755 Жыл бұрын
Sadly it seems there's parts that doesn't even follow what the Bible says especially when it says " no man laid hands on him for his time hasn't come" and in the show he gets arrested or detained. How many people fall in love with the shows Jesus but not the Biblical Jesus.
@robertj520811 ай бұрын
I wouldn't use a commentary that says that Jesus said things that He never said. I wouldn't watch a "TV" series that says that Jesus said things that He never said. I wouldn't read a book that says that Jesus said things that He never said. Exo 20:7
@RachelNichols-writer9 ай бұрын
Most of the show is fiction. It will confuse people by mixing them up as to what the Bible really says about God the Son. Not just the visual image of Christ but His words and actions as depicted by The Chosen are man-made additions. Not outright sin, but unwise.
@christopher31ck24 күн бұрын
The show has touched me and many others so wonderfully. Rather i should say that the Holy Spirit touched me wonderfully as i watched the chosen . He uses whomever and whatever He desires .
@danielbarton6069 Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand how we can all read the same Bible but some people will subscribe to “Baptist or presbertyrian” like the Bible is the Bible. People love their denomination more than Jesus.
@turnmeondeadman4221 Жыл бұрын
Blame Martin Luther
@turnmeondeadman4221 Жыл бұрын
Arrogant Protestants made their own Bible taking out books from it , they think they’re greater than God smh
@betsyjonex9364 Жыл бұрын
The Chosen is based on the fictional book of Mormon. It takes away the divinity of Christ. They make Him a casual guy with flaws, and insecurities. He is the Holy son of God. It is usual fare now even in churches whose services now lack reverence for God. I am 80 years old have seen how through the years Christianity has become New Age phiosophy. In the end times it is essential to read the Bible and learn the true Word of God. I agree with you .
@jazzmonk5670 Жыл бұрын
Well stated, bro Matt! 👍🏾👍🏾
@robertatownsend102 Жыл бұрын
Since the Word of God says in at least ten places that we are not to add or substract from what is writen...how can you not believe this is what God meant? This is serious and staggering in its clarity. This is "another Jesus", a "false Christ". It is meant to decieve us and it has. Run from anything that the Lord warns you to.
@tinadavy39905 ай бұрын
Yes, God saw the future...
@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899Ай бұрын
taking liberties with GOD's HOLY WORD horrifies me terrifies me
@chrisjohnson9542 Жыл бұрын
There are movies of the gospels that literally only quote the scriptures word for word. Like the gospel of Mathew movie. I personally do not like images of Christ because I don't want a image in my mind of something other than the true Christ and we don't know exactly what He looked like. But we know who He is. But I do think that those movies are able to bring sufficient knowledge for salvation as it is literally just scripture with visual cues added to it. But the chosen is funded by angel studios which is Mormon as far as I understand. And Dallas Jenkins is convinced that his Mormon friends are true Christians which really reveals his lack of understanding and discernment.
@lyndadunn2777 Жыл бұрын
Pastor the Chosen series is totally offensive to any discerning Christian. God will allow the foolish to follow these false prophets for a time. But judgement is ahead. May the Church rise up and defend the truth while abstaining from the tools of the devil aimed at the lazy and weak.
@stevenlawrence9930 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been a Christian 43 years & now a volunteer Christian Missionary in Taiwan. Get over yourself Mr. Pharisee. 🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼
@JoshuaBSunderland Жыл бұрын
Anyone who says that the Chosen is the best Christian TV show clearly hasn't watched Veggietales
@sandersdca Жыл бұрын
Reading A. W. Tozer's essay "The Menace of the Religious Movie" made me rethink this topic. It is well worth reading ( it was written in the 1950s when cinematic biblical epics were all the rage).
@Agben35 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll check it out.
@Gospelogian Жыл бұрын
I’m need to check this out as well!
@bahjo7279 Жыл бұрын
By such definition: the mance of christian books writers makes us don't even want to consider at what they were writing about.
@sandersdca Жыл бұрын
@@bahjo7279 sorry, having a hard time deciphering what you mean.
@Washiela Жыл бұрын
I've just checked, and saw it is on KZfaq. Thank you for the recommendation 😊
@ArleneAdkinsZell Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation, thank you. I became so disappointed and disgusted by Hollyweird and tv shows that I got rid of my tv several years ago, there's enough solid Biblical content on youtube that I always have a massive 'watch later' playlist of Bible studies, sermons, commentaries and family videos.
@redknightsr69 Жыл бұрын
I cannot believe how much I agree with you. Listening to your channel has really "reformed" me......
@sharamadsen3080 Жыл бұрын
As someone who grew up with a non biblical (fictional) Jesus and a watered down/half gospel, alarm bells rang off in my mind very soon after this came out.
@davidbuurma9309 Жыл бұрын
And yet the two instances you mentioned…the woman at the well and Nicodemus, the chosen does a marvelous job of showing the unpredictability of Jesus’ dialogue…second I would disagree that this is a “Hollywood” product…. this is funded not by corporate America but by listeners….third, as to the producers… seriously… he has to be seminary trained? Can’t we just judge by the content? Fourth… Today we are a video based society… like it or not and I don’t… but to deny that it reaches people is wrong…it absolutely does. I agree we should be skeptical and vigilant…but let’s not fight over the means of grace…they are reaching people…
@robinlang80811 ай бұрын
I don’t know why anyone would ask for your opinion when you haven’t watched it. You shouldn’t have an opinion.
@turquoisesun80 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this!
@spoopyradicalsnake Жыл бұрын
i only watched the first episode and Jesus WINKING in the beginning is so stupid to me. Jesus wouldn't be winking at his disciples when he's telling them they're going to be killed and hated for following him. These people do not realize Jesus is the Resurrection. It is a matter of life and death.
@Yeshuareigns777 Жыл бұрын
Superfluity of naughtiness, plausible. However, bottom line: we are under grace, not the law. I am currently convinced that this Chosen show is spreading the gospel (as best as we sinful fallen humans can) throughout the earth 🌎 before end times wrap up and Antichrist arrives on the global scene. So sorry if you want us all to take our “hands off” your Jesus. Peace and grace be with you all 💕. (Through Jesus ALL men will be saved)
@Nance-ld7yc5 ай бұрын
That was a great commentary brother I completely agree I am kind of new to the faith, but there were a bunch of people going to see the chosen from my church and I got a big Holy Spirit nudge that said no no no no no Thank you for the confirmation of a lot of points that I was thinking about I randomly found you and I watch you a lot. I think you’re very solid. Carry on and be blessed
@jesus.christis.lord.foreve899Ай бұрын
me too ... " ...no, no, no ..."
@Yesica1993 Жыл бұрын
I've never had interest in shows like this. I would forever be double checking to see if they got everything correct. I can take a movie now and then because it's a couple of hours and it would be easier to fact check. But I don't have the mental energy (or desire) to watch dozens of episodes and constantly be fact checking. I also found The Passion of the Christ. I should give it another watch this coming Easter. I do remember wondering about Mel Gibson's spiritual state. I remember thinking, now that he's made this movie, Satan will try to destroy him. And that's exactly what seems to have happened. My heart still goes out to him. I don't know if he was ever genuinely saved, but I hope he turns or turns back to Christ.
@custerranch Жыл бұрын
They're starting filming on the Passion sequel called The Resurrection. Jim Caveziel is returning to portray Jesus. That has been the only "Bible" movie I felt okay with. I don't feel okay about the Chosen.
@erinzimmerman3058 Жыл бұрын
You'd be checking constantly, because none of the culture or history is correct. The wardrobe, the scenery, the landscape, the style of written Hebrew, the dialogue, the fact that everyone puts on ARAB accents - it's all wrong. They put a hair salon in Capernaum, for crying out loud.
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
Mel Gibson is a devout staunch Roman Catholic. Such people aren’t likely saved.
@Landis_Grant Жыл бұрын
Show me one staunch devout Roman Catholic person who’s genuinely saved and who publicly says “I love the Lord Jesus Christ who saved me from my sins when I deserved Hell (Hades)!”
@michellepretorius9588 Жыл бұрын
If it brings people to the gospel who might not have found it in other ways...if it saves even ONE wayward soul I am sorry I have to support the idea. Spread the good news is our responsibility through the great commission. I would not presume to be an expert on what vehicles our Heavenly Father would endorse to accomplish this. So in this broader light I can not be against The Chosen.
@sylvia4425 Жыл бұрын
*"The Bible" 10 part mini-series is THE BEST. Covers the entire bible. Adam/Eve, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, etc....all the way to the Gospels and all the NT after His resurrection. Incredible filming. Produced by TV producer Mark Burnett. (Producer of Survivor, Amazing RAce, etc..etc..)*
@Bicyclechris Жыл бұрын
I really, really enjoyed that show, and the second season, “A.D. the Bible Continues” as well. What I did however was read the Bible during each episode and have discussions about context, as well as instances where artistic liberty was taken and not in the Bible, or in the historical record at all. I still love it though!
@DefenderoftheCross Жыл бұрын
As bad as The Chosen is, Roma Downey's "The Bible" is so much worse.
@sylvia4425 Жыл бұрын
@@DefenderoftheCross In what way? Can you give specifics? I think it stuck more closely to the gospels and OT as well? Where as The Chosen takes some liberty in telling some stories that aren't really biblical. (We watched the first several episodes and it really dragged with non-biblical stuff. ) So again, can you tell us specifics as to how the series: The Bible "is so much worse"? Thanks.
@theworldisharvested Жыл бұрын
My wayward brother in law has taken an interest in The Chosen and keeps telling me to watch it. Im just going to invite him to church, but he's used to Evangelicalish services, we are now Reformed Presbyterians. We'll see how it goes!
@WhoisWorthy Жыл бұрын
The producer is Mormon.
@JoshuaTheLeast Жыл бұрын
Mark 9:38-41 English Standard Version Anyone Not Against Us Is for Us 38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name,[a] and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40 For the one who is not against us is for us. 41 For truly, I say to you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ will by no means lose his reward.
@USAR8888 Жыл бұрын
I agree 100% with everything you said, especially on images of Jesus. I watched the first season and couldn't watch any more after that. The disciples' mockery and ridicule of John the Baptist as "Creepy John" really rubbed me the wrong way. The portrayal of Jesus is almost too casual, there seems to be no seriousness or reverence. Another thing that was the final straw for me was Dallas Jenkins. I don't know if he still does this, but a while back he would actually use the official The Chosen Facebook page to mock and ridicule anyone who commented with a concern about the show. He'd actually screenshot people's names and their comment and then post it to the main page, where thousands of "Christian" fans would then mock and ridicule the person. Totally un-Christlike behavior and that really showed the true character of the person behind the show. I will also add that as a born again Christian and follower of Christ, I find it disturbing that the person portraying Jesus in The Chosen encourages his social media fans to pray to dead men, saying he's had "personal interactions" with them. I personally don't think any man should be portraying Christ, let alone a man who claims to have personal interactions while praying to dead men. instagram.com/p/CSUDCmFDkRv/
@JackieSkellington6 ай бұрын
I do not care for the show for many reasons, but a big point of discontent is Simon Peter's wife. The Disciples left everything behind, including wives. And who in that time would have had the name "Eden?"
@leslietascoff978410 ай бұрын
Excellent!
@jesswillardlankford9251 Жыл бұрын
Agree Pastor Matthew. Has really a great point about endorsing celebrities. Amy Grant was a great example. As always praying for all those that are diluted with images and adding to the scriptures praying that they would come to know the living Christ.
@wessbess Жыл бұрын
Amen Pastor Matt ! I have not watched this series. Your arguments are sound. I would rather use my time reading the word. We will not grow in our faith without spending substantial time, studying and meditating on the word of God! And yes, it is dangerous to try to build your faith and theology on this video production!
@wessbess Жыл бұрын
I have watched some other series which were verbatim from the Bible. Those would definitely be better, however they still would violate the principle of images.