My wife and I have been watching the Chosen tv series. It is something we have been meaning to watch for a while. We are really enjoying it a lot.
I think it would be really hard to bring the Bible to life on film, but the Chosen have done it really well. We have been brought to tears many times watching some of our favourite Bible passages on screen.
One thing I think that makes it so good is the writers have three Biblical experts who are advisers. They have a Catholic Priest, a Jewish historian and a Christian Bible scholar who read over the scripts to ensure it is true to the text and the cultural setting.
I really love the way Jonathan Roumie plays Jesus. He brings a level of teaching authority and strength when needed, but also a deep compassion for those suffering and those who have lost hope.
Jonathan (as Jesus) treats those who think they are perfect and religious with a firm rebuke and those who are genuinely trying to learn, grow and truly follow Him with love, compassion and encouragement.
The thing I have enjoyed the most is the way it has brought Jesus’ miracle to life. So far we have been blind eyes and deaf ears opened, violent seas calmed, paralytics healed, demons cast out and people raised from the dead.
One of my favourite scenes is the Roman soldier who asks Jesus to heal his servant boy at a distance. The way he calls Jesus Lord and then shows his unworthiness for Jesus to go to his house captures the moment perfectly.
I have really loved the Chosen so far. We have decided to buy the series on DVD so we can have it in our collection to watch again and again.
If you are interested in watching the Chosen you can watch it for free on their website at www.thechosen.tv.
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