The actress who plays Martha is phenomenal!! The last episode and this one when she’s crying her skin is blotchy, her eyes swell, she pauses, she really nailed this role.

It’s Jim Cavievel creepin around the set 😂…. I love Jim!

I’ve heard many interpretations of why Jesus wept, but I believe the most accurate interpretation is that He wept because of their unbelief

My first thought was this could be the good thief, which would explain why he believes Jesus and asks him to remember him while they're on the cross.

My initial reaction was the character is the embodiment of Satan, observing Jesus' power over death, the thing Satan fears the most. This is the last of Jesus' public miracles and immediately precedes the week that marks Satan's downfall (the redemption of believers and resurrection of the first fruits). He must stop Jesus at all cost. If I'm correct, you'll see him frequently in the coming episodes leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.

The shroud of Turin is actually his entire body and face. Showing signs of every scourge, nail, crown of thorns, swollen eye from being beaten. It’s a miraculous artifact of our lord’s existence. It even shows his resurrection in the light force it created at the second he came back from death.

I like Phillips facial appearance when he tells Nathaniel "he's the one you've been waiting for your whole life come see" I wish it was me or today's generation ❤

Andrew is still afraid of ghosts 😂 42:25

So we’re not going to talk about the man who took off running in front of the screaming lady 😂 “No time for screams. I’m out!”

38:49 Jesus waited for 4 days because because in Jewish tradition they believed that the spirit still lingered for 3 days & could possibly come back to life. That’s why he waited for 4 days because he needed them to see that it was truly a miracle from God. I wrote this before you said this. So glad you said this. Of course you explained it better than me ❤️

That angry disgusted look on Thomas' face when Jesus was touching foreheads with Lazarus was very relatable 😅

The woman screaming 😱 was insane sounded like a horror scream she did well props to her !

I really admire Tamar’s faith as Jesus said your faith is beautiful. She saw one glimpse of Jesus healing the leper and that was enough for her to bring her paralyzed friend to Jesus and trust that he will be healed even when Mary ask Could Jesus have stopped Ramah death Tamar say ask Jesus again showing that she goes to the Lord first and then again at Thomas’s show down she say we were called to see and believe the stone be rolled and the burial strips. Her Faith is truly beautiful she know pain and she know who can ease the pain as well

So way back in S2 E3, wasn't it Thomas who asked L James about not being healed? Way back then he said, I'm paraphrasing, "If I were watching him heal everyone I would demand he heal me." Now after Rama , he still has a similar response "If you do it for them, do it for me." So it seems this has been his character in the Chosen all along. ... 🤯 so much to think about.

I love how gray they made Lazarus' face look

Brandon, you do such excellent work. You are so industrious. I just don't worry if you use the word Resurrection. By the way have a blessed safe trip to Dallas and back.

As Nathaniel asked Phillip- can anything good come from Nazareth? Nathaniel’s response was “ come and see”. They were expecting a military Messiah and Jesus wasn’t what they expected or wanted. Great job with the episode breakdowns, Brandon!!😍😍😍☺️🙏🙏🙏

sitting shiva is such a tongue twister LOL

I just got done binging The Chosen and I have not had enough. I'm glad I found your channel. Cant wait to watch all your commentary

I LOVED this episode!! I LOVED the scream!! I LOVED the humor!! This episode is right up there with the walking on water!! Nice reaction video Brandon!!!!

I must say you do a fabulous job explaining the scriptures. Great job and Thank You!❤

I was born Jewish and family is Jewish practicing. Yes you wear black for an entire year (death date to 1 full year of it)

You're like the New Rockstars breakdown channel but for Christian media but you actually do a good job breaking down things and what they mean especially for The Chosen

I like Reza Diako's acting behind Jonathan when he turns from saying 'I'll show you why'. Reza has his head down like he's praying or crying or turning from being affected by the sight if all this grief

It looks like the coworker of Lazarus is the father of Yusuf. He seemed appeared in The Chosen when Yusuf was writing a letter to the temple manager in Capernaum.

I look forward to hearing your commentary almost as much as I do the episodes. Thank you for your work on this. It’s very informative!

Spot on again Brandon It is all so good. so many moments, like Jesus weeping is so well done.

Kudos to you Sir!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed your explanation of this episode!! Also the way you show the scripture to match the scene is very smart on your part. Keep up the good work. I appreciate you 😊

I love your vlogs… it keeps me even more interested in searching on my bible❤

I think the "mystery guy" is the one next to him on the cross ✝️

Maybe the guy in the hood is a bandit, who has stolen and perhaps even murdered. He sees Jesus raising Lazarus, which might lead him to believe. This may cause him later, when he is crucified alongside Jesus, to profess his faith and ask for forgiveness. He becomes the so-called 'penitent thief' in Luke 23:38-43. It explains the hood and his furtive behavior, and his presence here at the raising of Lazarus gives a plausible backstory to his repentance.

Just some observations: I guess since Jesus and the disciples were not carrying lots of clothes they didn’t wear black. I was pretty appalled that the lawyer was talking about their private business in front of a guy! At least Martha shut him down, she didn’t look too happy… Reza has been so great as Philip; he seemed to keep a positive air when they were carrying the Roman armor, praying the Psalm with his hands raised, and his reactions are so good, he fits right in, his acting is right up there with everyone else’s.

I feel that with the warm somber music and unbinding of Lazarus shows the unbinding from earthly binds through the belief in Jesus our Lord and savior. He unbinds us from earthly death because he has overcame that for us!

Thank you for highlighting the acting of Mary and Martha. I felt it was the best acting of all the actors for this episode

Thanks kindly for your excellent insight and insights. You continue to point out background details (e.g. the significance of Lazarus having been asleep for 4 days) that serve to deepen my understanding of scripture. Given the recurring theme throughout John’s gospel of Christ’s victory over Satan by his death and resurrection, I, as others have speculated, regard the “ mystery man” as the personification of evil.

Great Job Brandon

Thank you for the exposition. I appreciate the work you put into your videos.

Loved your video. Great job!! Thank you. ❤

Thank You, for You help me understand more than I do !♡ in My Prayer's!Shalom!♡

I thought that secret character might be that Greek from The Decapolis, the one who corrected someone and said, "We have hurt each other!"

When I look at the man's face, I see Rafi, the father of the bride at the wedding , who later tried to throw Jesus from the cliff. He knew Lazarus and could have come to pay his respects. Rafi would want to hide his appearance so Jesus and his followers didn't recognize him. Fun to think about the possibilities.

I learned a-lot from you. thank you very much!

Yes, Sam!!! Calling Jesus Lord was my favorite!!

Now I have two reasons to be bummed about the conclusion of season 4. I will miss your episode breakdowns as much as the show!

I think the mystery man might be an observer for Nicodemus.

He looks like the guy who brought Mary Magdalene to Lazarus’s house in The Messengers - Tychicus.

Thanks! I have watched your commentary on the "truth", with the love of the Lord. You are a pleasant reflection of a clear revelation, on how to focus, on a higher level.. yet not hard to follow. I love the Chosen.. I wish I had The Chosen and your reflection of it... long ago! Be blessed. Thx Deona Roberson 😊

I loved this episode. It made the teaching more real to me.

Man, I was besides myself when Dallas decided to impregnate the pause between Jesus' command and Lazarus' appearance. Ooh! That is good tv!!

I can't wait for the recordings with the consultants. I want to hear Rabbi Sobel explain this grief greeting and the prayer that Judas says when Mary announced Lazarus' death

Love how you laugh at some of this stuff. Jesus too had a sense of humor.

In reference to Little James and Mary talking about Psalm 13, you need to listen to the song by Brian Doerksen titled Psalm 13. So, so beautiful.

What if the guy is John Mark? He is believed to be the lad who ran from Gethsemane naked. It is believed it was his mothers house which was used for the Passover Meal and the home base at the time of Pentecost, which is only weeks away...

I was waiting soooo hard for this video that my comment came before I watch it 😅

Thank you for addressing my comment about Laz not being resurrected vs risen from the dead. (Maybe others commented too) I know you are using "resurrected" for the sake of "ease" but let me explain to listeners the difference (for those who don't know). Laz was risen...meaning is spirit was United with his body of flesh and blood. (Same with the 12 year old girl that Jesus raised from the dead. Resurrection is when our bodies, after death, are reunited however our blood is replaced by a fluid that keeps us alive forever. Never to die again. Resurrection is a promise made to ALL who have ever lived on this earth whether good or evil. What a beautiful gift for ALL Gods children! ❤

I believe that when Jesus wept it was at that time when he realizes he is truly alone even the apostles were doubting his position

My goodness people, Dallas said the guy’s identity is a mystery and he’s not gonna tell us and we’re not gonna figure it out until a future Season/Episode!

Hello sir you showed up again so I'll watch again

Brandon, thank you so much for your insight. I just don't have it! But right when you're saying most things, I realize I DID know it, I just didn't know it. I know that makes no sense, but it's sincere. Plus, if it weren't for your clarity and encouragement about the creative process of The Chosen, I may have been extremely offended at times. But there you are.... The voice of reason.... Reminding me that (obviously), it's fictional on some accounts. You see? I know that. I do. But I hear it better coming from you because you're kind of "involved" with the process directly. I mean, you're IN it. Lolol. You really do them a huge service. I'm so happy for you, them, AND us that they're so supportive, yet don't try to control the narrative. We have enough of that in this world. You speak in truths. You are very clear. You know your Bible. I'm so grateful. I'm definitely switching my subs around again. I have to support you. I just have to. Thanks again!

The Mysterious man is the man the leper was trying to sell his tools to in the beginning of one of the episodes in season one.

I think it is the zealot who came to kill Z, then hears Jesus and realizes who Jesus is.

Yes, Brandon, wearing black is part of mourning in many eastern/ oriental culture, not just at funeral. In my own culture, wearing black can last up to a whole year.

When I saw him, my immediate thought was it’s Aragorn! LOTR… 😂

Heavy and grieving episode.

I thought the actor was Michael Steger, who played the zealot that came after Z. Bringing him back in might make sense if he will approach Judas with a plan to force Jesus to rise up and overthrow the Romans.

I like the theory of a spy for nicodemus. Nicodemus does come and retrieve Jesus’s body after his crucifixion. He anoints and wraps his body in the tomb.

Perhaps the hidden man is Satan.

Great job!!!

Great job Brandon!

Am I right in thinking that Arnan is Yussef's father that we met in the last episode?

For me the best scene ever just before Jesus wept and he turns and looks at the disciples at each one and the looks on their faces also mother Mary it was better executed than I could ever have imagined brilliant

My first thought was it’s the devil as in The Passion of the Christ.

All the distress & crying was really well done & plausible but I saw very few wet cheeks, tears & dripping noses! ❤ (from a cryer!)

A good video regarding the actual tomb of Lazarus can be found on the Expedition Bible youtube channel. I believe it is called Archeology and The Raising of Lazarus.

I believe that the stranger is one of Jesus's brothers. James or Jude.

My first thought was Mathias, but because he has no zeetseet(sorry for spelling lol) I am leaning towards Luke as he was most likely a greek and by his own words he has been personally watching Jesus ministry from the beginning.

Could it be one of the thieves who died on the cross with Jesus

Being from a small town in the Midwest is nothing to scoff at.

I’ll have to go back and look, but it does kind of look like one of the zealots that came for Simon. And it would make sense he did see a miracle.

Maybe the “Random Guy” is the thief that is crucified next to Jesus and is saved by Jesus…

I'm going with Luke.

That is what I first thought. A spy but for who

Great job Brandon, my guess for the mystery man is Simon the Cyrene!

Excellent commentary. Thank you ❤ The scene was one of the “over the top” well done scenes in The Chosen so far. For me: the raising of Lazarus is second only to the walking on the water scene. I think the hooded figure is someone sent by Atticus to report back to him. For that matter, it could be that the hooded guy has been sent by Gaius, but that doesn’t make as much sense bc why wouldn’t the Romans just be there in full regalia if they had a chance? Maybe he has been sent to spy for a Pharisee like NIcodemus or Yusef,or even Shmuel.

Thank you for calling Mary, mother Mary ... From the Philippines

I assumed he was maybe an informant for Atticus?

I think it is James, Jesus brother. He's standing back, covered (hiding?), and runs away right after the miracle. We know his family is not a fan of his "position" in the family. Likely coming for Shiva and to see, check on his mother? Then runs to tell his brothers.

Did you catch the family lawyer in the background shaking his head, 'No'? Great acting.

30:56 OPINION: I think the misterious guy is Barrabas. FACT: We see him again in the behind the scenes of season 5, particulary that scene were Kafni and his men cry "the Lord test the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked". That man is there, facing Kafni with his back to us, with the same outfit. I saw an instagram picture of him in some kind of office. That may be weird for Barrabas, but hey! We got used to different right? He could be arrested midway through season 5.

Turin shroud is not the "facial shroud," that's the Sudarium of Oviedo. Turin Shroud has full body images, front and back... with all the wounds and blood stains. Someone superimposed Jonathan R's face on the Turin shroud face... the features fit very well. The Turin Shroud inspired all those iconic portraits... the forked beard, hair parted in the middle. long nose, prominent cheeks.

I think that the mystery man will be a go between for Judas and the Pharisees. I thought that I heard the coins with him (mystery man) on camera.

Lol you have great hair !

It’s Paul when he was Saul. This would be a good time to introduce him indirectly.

Maybe Barnabas the Cypriot but then it would be a costume oversight as you said

I wonder if the mystery guy is one of the soldiers who had their things carried an extra mile. Disguised because he's a Roman and doesn't want to stick out but his curiosity was piqued with the carrying and he wanted to find out more.

Sitting Shiva.....don't mix those two words up! I can see that would be easy to do! Cracked me up!

I noticed a couple clues of the mysterious person: He is wearing a ring (Married ?) on his left hand and also when he sees Lazarus coming out of the cave, the man has a serious look on his face (not exactly surprised or amazed) . Just a couple things I noticed.

Jesús is crying because he knows it is time this is so close to his soon suffering ??

Hey you are pretty remarkable ! Thank you ! 😊

I'd did not view Jesus wetting for the death of Lazirus. Nor for his sisters grief. I viewd the grutteral wetting as Hesus knew this sign would lead to his own death, and his time with the displces would be coming to an end. And what hit him the deepest is when he looked at his mother Mary and what she would be suffering through with his crucifixion,