The Chosen. Have you heard of it? Have you seen it? If not, I highly recommend you check out what the world is talking about, with this awesome, faith building series. It shows a very captivating, realistic side of Jesus, his ministry, and the many miracles he performed. It shows the type of people who were drawn to him and how he chose and taught his disciples. I'm confident it will touch your heart in a way you won't expect, and you will no doubt be encouraged and upbuilt by the compassion and love you will see portrayed of our Lord and Savior.
A dear friend commented to me, that she thinks people love The Chosen, because it shows the very human side of Jesus. One who laughed, smiled, joked, danced and who would even take the time to play with the children. As you watch the program, think about the title. In one of my earlier posts, I shared that I recently decided to read the Bible cover to cover, and one thing that has really stuck in my mind is how many times the scriptures speak of God choosing his people. I decided to start writing down every scripture that talked about the chosen or the called. Here are some very thought provoking scriptures that I thought I would share with you.
Matthew 22:14 "For many are called, but few chosen."
John 15:16 "You did not choose Me but I chose you.."
Matthew 11:27 "All things have been committed to me by my Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
Romans 8:28-30 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those who He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters; and these who He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified."
Ephesians 4:1-4 "Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unit of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all who is over all and through all in all."
It's all pretty incredible when you think about...God calling people to be his. What's even more incredible is that Jesus didn't come to call perfect people, but he called sinners. Many feel like they aren't good enough, that God couldn't possibly forgive them for whatever it is that they struggle with, or whatever is buried in their past. But that's simply not true. Romans 3:23 says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God". If the called were all perfect people, living perfect lives, there wouldn't have been any need for Christ to come to earth to redeem us.
I hope you found those scriptures as encouraging as I did! There are many more, but these were a few of my favorite. I also hope you will check out The Chosen, as you will see very life like accounts of Jesus calling ones he chose, to follow him, that were considered not worthy by the pious religious leaders of that time. You can find it on YouTube and cast it to your tv, or you can get the App and watch it from there. Here is the Youtube link: https://youtu.be/q6sHNLmYbAM . Keep in mind it's being funded by 100% voluntary donations!
Here are a few of the countless grateful reviews!
Even my 14 yr old son couldn’t stop watching!
I watched the first season marathon style while stuck at home after my son’s surgery. He would wander in the living room and end up staying a while, asking questions, laughing, and (here’s the kicker) not looking at his phone! The last 2 episodes he stayed for the entirety of the episodes. He asked questions that could only be answered by starting over - which we did! This gave us a wonderful opportunity to not just share the gospel story, but explore the humanity of Jesus, discuss the history of the time, and answer all of his questions about the “flash backs” to the Old Testament. My son doesn’t sit through ANY show - even major motion pictures unless we are at a movie theater. The fact that this series had him fully engaged to the point of asking questions and talking about it with me after is HUGE!! I am struck by how any license taken with the backstories or the characters personalities never veered from the biblical script - it just filled in the blank. I was expecting some deviation as we’ve seen so many times in Bible movies and mini series of the past. You only ENHANCED the biblical script and didn’t change it in any way. I am downloading the app to watch season 2. I am 100% behind you and this movement, and I am diligently praying God uses this to mount a spiritual revolution calling people to Christ and deepening the faith of believers everywhere. God bless you and the work of your hands!!
Yes yes yes!!!
I’ve seen this multiple times over and I’ve been an advocate for it for months and months. It feels like pulling teeth to get people to watch it... but once they do! Support this project. Help others see Jesus through the eyes of those that followed Him. It’s not dry material, it’s incredibly deep and the character development is miraculous but not unbelievable. Director and creator Dallas Jenkins and team have done an incredible job at showing how God truly makes us new as He comes to us and as we get to know who He is. I’ve cried, I’ve laughed, I’ve been convicted, I’ve fallen in love, I’ve suffered, I’ve questioned, and through each episode, Jesus shines as an equalizer that turns everything for the good of those who love Him and are called (“Chosen”) for his purpose.
As an app, this is definitely unique. Since when do you find yourself not having to pay a subscription, wait through advertisements, create an account that requires your firstborn, or jump through a variety of multiple hoops? It gets cumbersome for people that haven’t seen it to convince them to download it. People act like it’s such a hassle. But it’s one not a single person I have convinced has regretted. And in all reality, it’s not any harder than downloading redundant apps like “Google.” Not to dog Alphabet/Google or anything...
Blessed beyond measure!!
Oh I am so blessed by this series! Blessed to tears, many times! I grew up watching more Bible movies and stories than I can count, and this is now my favorite of them all. Even watching the whole first season twice, I look forward to watching it again before long and am on the edge of my seat in anticipation for season 2! What matters to me most when watching Bible accounts, is: does the depiction of Jesus show authenticity, love in his eyes, tenderness and compassion? In this series not only do I see that every scene he's in, but he portrays a calm confidence that is neither cocky nor insecure, and that is a very necessary attribute. Also it reveals his humor and genuine understanding as he meets each and every person right where they're at and connects with them! I also appreciate the time and care that directors and writers took to capture the real humanity of each of the disciples, in their varied and relatable struggles. Thank you Chosen team, from the bottom of my heart for passionately putting this together! I will continue to pray that this production will radically touch the hearts of believers and not-yet-believers alike! That they may come to realize more than before the truth of the love of Jesus more deeply and fully!
“I have called you by name, you are mine”
Can’t believe I just found out about this show today. I’ve already watched episodes 1-7 and about to watch episode 8. Hey go hard or go home. & we aren’t supposed to leave home right now 😂.. but I can’t express how much this show moved me in just one day. The healing of Mary Magdalene was so moving. I was raised in church. I know all the stories. But to see some of them acted out through the eyes of someone like Mary ... really puts it in perspective. Possessed to the point she was declared unable to be saved by man. & they are calling her Lilith. When Jesus said “Mary” for the first time I was shook. Then he healed her. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ I’ve been praying for a long time that God would help me learn to understand the love of him and Jesus because I am very physical. I can’t see him. I know he’s there. But how can I love something I can’t see? Watching these stories depicted on screen by the INCREDIBLE acting crew, shows how loving and giving Jesus really is. & that all God wants us to do is follow him. I can’t wait to see more!!!!! I wish there were ten seasons to binge 😠I cry every episode. What a perfect time for this show to start really surfacing too.. these are trying times. The world needs the healer.
Blessings & Joy,
Lisa
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