It was created byDallas Jenkinsand chronicles the advent of Jesus' earthly ministry.
There isinformative depth and contextregarding the Jewish cultural and religious traditions of the era.
The immensely talented and diverse cast makes the showa great one to watch.
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Here are some of the best episodes fromThe Chosenseries so far.
Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) certainly experienced this as He traveled back to His hometown.
It is a great vignette about their unique relationship and is well done by both actors.
However, he was not ready to be handed over yet, so their efforts came to naught.
The episode adds some brevity as Simon (Shahar Isaac) and Gaius (Kirk B.R.
Woller) work together to fix a broken well.
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Jenkins writes the episode from an interesting perspective and pays significant attention to the necessity for a pure sacrifice.
It is a fresh take on the Christmas story and invigorates the meaning with contextual cues and historical references.
Thesymbolism is well done, and it gives audiences a first chance to see Raj Bond as Joseph.
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But when Jesus travels to his friends' village, he has more than a simple visit in mind.
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.
And Lazarus was not onlydead for four daysbut also embalmed and entombed for four days.
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Thomas (Joey Vahedi) grapples with Jesus healing Lazarus,but not others close to him.
But it doesn’t mean there are any fewer number of miracles and amazing transformations taking place.
Jesus is touched by this declaration and The Apostles are amazed by it.
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It is also sweet to see Matthew (Paras Patel) and Gaius' relationship come full circle.
Would you physically carry them several miles and then push your way through a crowded arena?
How about climbing onto the top of a house and cutting a hole in the roof?
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That is what happens in “Indescribable Compassion.”
But because there are so many people around, they can’t physically get to Jesus.
So, what solution do they come up with?
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Jesus, moved with compassion, not only approaches the man and heals him, but touches him.
Jonathan Roumie delivers such scenes with a tremendous amount of understanding and compassion.
Though Jesus would go on to perform many healings throughout the series,this initial one set the tone.
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So he waits for a miracle day after day.
In the powerful scene, He says, “You don’t need this pool.You only need me.”
The episode offers a concentrated commentary on the treatment of those with disabilities and pedagogy pretension.
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So he waits for a miracle day after day.
In the powerful scene, he says, “You don’t need this pool.You only need me.”
The episode offers a concentrated commentary on the treatment of those with disabilities and pedagogy.
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It also highlights the impact miscarriages have on fathers.
Jesus then appears to them, walking on the water.
As Jesus does, Simon steps out of the boat and onto the waves.
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The fantastic editing makes this sequencepowerful on both fronts, for Eden and for Simon.
As Jesus grabs Simon and holds him close, He assures him “I got you.”
And, as the storm has served its purpose, Jesus commands it to be still.
The episode highlightswhat makesThe Chosensuch a great series.
The superbly executed writing, editing, and acting culminate to make the plotlines personal.
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