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Has anyone on here seen The Chosen? I have seen all 4 seasons so far, and I find it to be a very good show. It actually gave me a new perspective on Jesus, and how he cares so much for us. I know there are a lot of mixed feelings on the show, but for me, it helped me to want to get closer to God. There are some scenes in there with certain characters that I felt I could relate to, and it really moved me in that way. 

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7 minutes ago, katburnell said:

Has anyone on here seen The Chosen? I have seen all 4 seasons so far, and I find it to be a very good show. It actually gave me a new perspective on Jesus, and how he cares so much for us. I know there are a lot of mixed feelings on the show, but for me, it helped me to want to get closer to God. There are some scenes in there with certain characters that I felt I could relate to, and it really moved me in that way. 

Hi @katburnell I've not seen it but a general point, if I may; inevitably a dramatic representation will emphasize certain characteristics, but as for the total, Scriptural picture that Scripture itself reveals, the dramatic representation will somehow sooner or later fall short and indeed be subject to a certain degree of probably legitimate criticism.

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2 hours ago, katburnell said:

Has anyone on here seen The Chosen? I have seen all 4 seasons so far, and I find it to be a very good show. It actually gave me a new perspective on Jesus, and how he cares so much for us. I know there are a lot of mixed feelings on the show, but for me, it helped me to want to get closer to God. There are some scenes in there with certain characters that I felt I could relate to, and it really moved me in that way. 

Hi kat,

My friend watched it and I saw several scenes. I can see why you felt it was a picture of Jesus caring for others. The book of Luke reveals that. There were some problems with the representation, for example - Jesus is (so-called) preparing His sermon on the mount and asks Matthew for help. This is totally wrong as the Lord speaks forth truth as does not need to `prepare,` except in prayer to His Father. 

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kat, BTW if you reply a bit more (5) you`ll be able to start your topics in the General Discussion area or other places. 

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I found the woman at the well awesome ...

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4 hours ago, katburnell said:

Has anyone on here seen The Chosen? I have seen all 4 seasons so far, and I find it to be a very good show. It actually gave me a new perspective on Jesus, and how he cares so much for us. I know there are a lot of mixed feelings on the show, but for me, it helped me to want to get closer to God. There are some scenes in there with certain characters that I felt I could relate to, and it really moved me in that way. 

I didn't watch it except for the first episode on YouTube.   What I watched was good.

My friend from Ethiopia loves it... that's why I decided to watch some of it.

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I've seen all the first series and started on the second. What I've seen so far has been very good indeed - not only in dramatising the story but also in explaining the social and political background.

Any dramatic interpretation of the Bible has to make choices over how to show things, and what extra detail to put in. So everyone is bound to have a few gripes over how people or situations are portrayed. But overall, I've found it faithful to Scripture in essence, if not always strictly accurate.

My best recommendation is this: every time I watch an episode, I feel good afterwards - as if I've actually been in the presence of Jesus, and been encouraged by it. Which is strange, as it's only a film and not "the real thing". 

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Its something me and my son watches together and which helps me to discuss Jesus together. He likes it, so do I. I do describe him though that in some places where its the story from director's view and art perspective which you see in a movie and might not have happened in real life but those things are added just to give a context about the whole picture and just to further the story like the death of Ramah etc. But yes all over we do like it and it does gives us a mental image of being in the shoes of those disciples who are with Jesus Himself, when He is fully God and fully Man but still sometimes have hard time grasping some truths and teachings that He is trying to teach them. 

My most favorite is the first episode when Jesus meets Mary and how he rescues her and  Gaius a gentile recognising Jesus's authority that if he just say it his son/servant will be healed, he doesn't even need to be there physically and all the disciples were amazed at his faith as Jesus commended his faith. 

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11 hours ago, Marilyn C said:

Hi kat,

My friend watched it and I saw several scenes. I can see why you felt it was a picture of Jesus caring for others. The book of Luke reveals that. There were some problems with the representation, for example - Jesus is (so-called) preparing His sermon on the mount and asks Matthew for help. This is totally wrong as the Lord speaks forth truth as does not need to `prepare,` except in prayer to His Father. 

A good example of why we should know the Bible before watching these kinds of productions and use them for anything besides entertainment.

I've only seen the first two series and enjoyed them both.

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Thank you everyone for sharing your perspectives. It's interesting to know everyone's experience with the show. 

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