Thanks for your work on The Chosen James! 👍🏼

I love how you guys care about the 1st century Jewish context. Thanks so much for caring about this, it really sets the show apart and brings that authenticity!

I recognize your name from the credits! How cool!

I love your work on The Chosen!

Thank you James for putting in the hard work! You are an instrument being used by God. 🙏 I pray God keeps you sharp and fortified to get the job done. I want to be an extra in the filming of the "Feeding of the Five Thousands".

God used their "mistake" to make a point to the Romans. And to James and John. To obey even when it's hard, harder now.

I'm so glad I came across this show. I've been watching it ever since I noticed it and I love to see the raw reaction you both have to the scenes. I've also learned so much about Jewish culture. I'm grateful for the sincerity in which you present the love of Christ. God bless you brothers.

Did you forget Simon Z had the ability to kill with his bare hands?

It did dawn on me that Jesus wanted the sons of thunder on the boat when they arrested Him but their disobedience nearly put them in trouble.

Also someone pointed out in a comments section for this that the minute Jesus said that 2 of his disciples did have weapons the Roman soldiers were put on the offensive and drew their swords, thus intensifying the drama and the stress for those there, including Mary. It actually put them in more danger by them being there. Jesus had tried to website the situation would be calmer than it became by their disobedience.

"I'm coming back. [Occupy] until I do." In every episode, there are words that go straight to the heart. Never were those words as universally poignant as they are now. Not to be fearful but to be about His business no matter what the times bring. Keep looking up: "I'm all you need."

I enjoy watching again with you guys and your take on the chosen...

My absolute favorite moment of the entire show. So subtle and sublime.

I always believed that Peter, about whom the Bible speaks of the most (after Jesus) is the new Christian - on a journey of life, brash but in love with The Lord, a little over-enthusiastic but faithful. Notice that Old Testament does the same, Abraham the Father, Isaac the son of inheritance and Jacob again the most written about, is us. Born deceivers, but on a long journey to mature into the new creature.

same. Season 6 is going to wreck me

me too

Yes yes yes.

Just seeing how intense watching Jesus being taken into custody in this Episode. Just Imagine how emotional they could make his last arrest/night. For me, and I think for everyone watching this show. We all don't want jesus getting captured because we're to fond of him and don't want something bad to happen to him but we know it's coming.

I never thought of it that way until you mentioned that! That is a very good point that it’s a little taste of what’s coming. An “appetizer” of uneasiness and foreboding before the “main course” of pain and sadness, if you will. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if they’ve been foreshadowing the whole time that Quintus (considering how borderline unhinged, sadistic and sociopathic he visibly appears to be just under the surface of his façade of politeness) is going to turn out to be the very Roman who personally oversees him be severely be beaten while sadistically giggling “Prophesy! Who struck you?!” right before the crucifixion.

Me too. These guys and The Chosen are like Coffee with Milk and sugar 😂 You don’t have to add but compliments the coffee. 😃

Same here.

Very true! I've just realised that I've binge watched their reactions, because they're basically as good as the show itself! 😃 Shalom from Italy, guys!

I adore watching you guys reaction to This amazing series. I wait for each episode like there’s no tomorrow. I too cried and made the same reaction when He was saying the Lord’s Prayer . I was like, “WHYYYYY, did you cut it”!!!! Noooooo!! With tears in my eyes…. Automatically I cried again…. His word is so out of this world !!! Soooo sooo good !! Please keep your reactions coming. My prayers are will all of you, including behind the scenes brothers and sisters. Blessings

Very true ✌️

Yes. If we lived like that is true, it would be amazing and our lives would change.

This is a very good comment, and it is so very pertinent for us today. Especially with the crazy arguing between believers over the -how shall I say it?- the “jab”. If we are in his hands, it doesn’t matter one way or the other what we choose to do as long as we are fully trusting in Him. Until He ordains our homecoming, we are invincible and nothing will change that. We can rest in His promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Also, he will be back!

@@minimouse7890 Really good point.

Wow, I needed to hear your post, thanks!

John 14:27

Exactly!!! It was perfect!

The classic example of experience teachers wisdom

We had the build up the Andrew snapping. He had been John’s disciple and John was arrested. He wasn’t expecting that…especially for Jesus not to rescue His own cousin. Andrew might not realize his faith has been shaken, but it has been, and now fear is (understandably) ruling

I appreciate your bantering with each other. Your thoughts on the Chosen segments are thoughtful and insightful. Blessings and continued favor.

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I agree! There is nothing wrong with historical fiction.

Yes! We remember that if all His words and deeds were written down, the books of them would reach around the world. Anything the writers added could have happened as long as the spirit of it is consistent with the Spirit of God as He moves in this world and in His people. The heart of man is what it is on the journey to truth. Yeshua IS truth, and the writers have been consistent to portray Him in a way that never contradicts His character. I am stunned by the way Roumie's inner being and expressions change subtly as his eyes switch to Atticus's face. There is a depth of understanding in his gaze, a depth between them, that says volumes. Their combined craft is extraordinary. I'm sure looking forward to that arc.

His seeing Matthew wipe Mary’s vomit and clean her up really woke him up.

@@CrankyGrandma Absolutely! And in that moment, he realized how manly -- in the best ways -- Matthew has been becoming. (I.e., taking up the spoon to defend the women from the demoniac -- humorous, but at least he was trying.) And how Matthew is walking out his discipleship, including in humility ("Mary, I am a bad person.")

Inspired by devils.

I tend to agree. I found the Max Von Sydow version ... King of Kings, I think, on youtube and I couldn't stand but a few minutes. No humanity shown at all. (I think Max was an athiest).

People still have problems seeing Jesus as Devine. He is look as a good teacher or borderline mythical character.

@@Topg1 , true. I was thinking more about the Jews in the 1st century and Christians now.

I agree fully… Jonathan Roumie’s portrayal of Yeshua is on par with and reminiscent of the portrayals by Bruce Marchiano from the Visual Bible series of the 1990’s… available, inviting, welcoming, interested, compassionate, appreciative, accessible while, at the same time, unyieldingly purposeful, committed, uncompromising, in control… fully a man while fully God… I think a really cool post episode interview would have Dallas, Bruce and Jonathan in the same room comparing & contrasting their ideas & experiences playing the role of Jesus…

These 2 make a very good team.

That’s because they’re best friends in real life. I know them personally, and they are stellar men 🤗

@@rachelmoore4760 It shows that they are friends and oh so likable, tender hearted, knowledgeable, so sweet.

Wow I missed that. That's beautiful!

That is how I feel. I love these reviews.

That’s been a popular comment in the FB groups: “…nooo, I wanted to hear the whole prayer!” And so many folks talked about him saying “mater mia “ when Gaius didn’t seem to understand the word “Eema”…Jesus spoke in a way that Gaius could also understand. As an interpreter, that moment resonated with me so much. 💜

Jesus is the ultimate interpreter…also “code switching” to speak in the Egyptian woman’s native language as well in a previous episode. I had never thought of him as a interpreter who not only meets people where they at but also literally speaks in the language they can understand, as we also see that with using stories that different groups/educated levels who listened to him could understand and relate to by reaching across cultural differences as well.

Especially as it adresses God not as "Lord" (Adonay), but as "Our Father".

That's a lost Catholic tool of Satan, not Jesus.

You are speaking to " the choir"!!! I so shut down when fearful and I hate when I do that!!!

Their mother and their sister really. I think it also speaks volumes that the show isn't shying away from being honest at the time's gender dynamics, and it's handling it beautifully.

Totally

Well, at least the writer’s of this story’s sovereignty over this extra biblical content for sure. 😌

@@kevinrobinson3420 I pray we are always able to show gratitude for the hand of God, whether as a reminder on screen, or in real life and most esp in His word. ❤

I love your comment. It made me emotional 🥺❤️🙏

They did have the comforter Jesus.

I second this 😀

@@childofelohim9375 Me too!!

I’m a tough guy 54 year old Harley rider I cry every episode

Warms my heart

That so many were watching

@@rickytavilla4259 At one point there were 90K watching on KZfaq and another 90K watching at the same time on the app. And I might be mistaken but I think they stream the lives on Facebook too? Yes, it’s great to see so many supporting The Chosen and its fantastic team but it’s also lovely that *we* also feel like we are a part of something so much bigger than ourselves when we are all watching at the same time 🕊🙏🏼🕊

@@fairlyvague82 Awesome awesome awesome. What I would do to see a revival for the lord in this country

That's the model prayer, not the Lord's prayer. Well, it's a Romish antichrist perversion of the model prayer, anyway.

The scene is a great way to connect us to the parable of the virgins waiting for the bridegroom. Being prepared with plenty of oil for our lamp to burn until His return…

Totally

Right. I hadn't caught that.

Andrew has a comeback for everything! "He shouldn't have to!" Wow, shut them right down. He was called to go into town, just not for the reason he thinks, as we see in the next episode. I love how his craziness was put to good use by God. And that Phillip went along.