Spoiler Alert! Messianic Reaction to Ep. 1-3 of The Chosen, Season 4 

But guys, I loved the final final word of John the Baptizer: his head is on the block, he turns his face toward the window and beholds a lamb (!), the light is reflected on his face, and he says, "Thank You" to the Lord. A beautiful exit from this world to the next!

Peter's Big Hug to Matthew...

I thought it was funny when Matthew was telling Tamar about Jesus giving him a look when he needs to write something down and just then He turns around and looks at Matthew and Tamar says excitedly...."Was that the look? Is He telling you to record this conversation with me?" That made me laugh out loud!!

I liked how Z used his strength to do laundry.

I love Schmuel’s growth and change of heart!!! “I am going to find Jesus!”

John's last word was when he saw the lamb and said thank you.

My favorite funny part was Jairus’ response to hearing that Jesus had healed the blind man. The air punch.

As you talk about forgiveness the scene that impacted me deeply was Matthew talking to Jesus about how Peter has treated him, completely oblivious to his role in Peter's behavior. How Jesus with just a few questions gets Matthew to understand how he impacted Peter's life and livelihood and why in fact, he should apologize to Peter. I felt the sting...things I held against others while ignoring my actions that may have created the problem.

The Thomas/Ramah bit tied into the opening scene with David/Bathsheba and the loss of their son. That you can pray to God for healing, and sometimes He doesn't heal, and we don't know why. I'm just envisioning a tension from Thomas when Jesus raises Lazarus in a few episodes.

Always love your reactions, even when you don't love everything! To be clear...our healing of the blind man was, as we often do, a combination of more than one blind man healing, and we de-emphasized the specific location in favor of the larger meaning and power of the healing and how it can naturally connect to what else happens.

My husband and I laughed more than we cried! Especially the whole scene with Peter taking Thomas aside to explain how forgoing the engagement gift was a bad idea. So funny.

My 15 year old son and I saw episodes 1-3 last night. He was crushed when Ramah was killed. He said, "Mom, why Ramah? She was so pure of heart." Yes, she was. We both shed a tear over her death.

James and Johns mom would have been a sports mom. "Im talking to the coach. You need equal playtime"🤣

Was an absolute emotional roller-coaster! We laughed, cried, "oh, yeahed", "didn't see that coming". All three episodes were excellent.

Cried when he saw the sunlight and the lamb at his end....

The dream that Jesus had about John was done so well without any words said. Gave me chills.

My favorite part was when Gaius (not sure spelling) stood his ground and refused to arrest Jesus

I loved John’s last words about the wedding banquet! Made me excited to get to heaven.

The controversial death of Ramah will signify who Thomas is, leading to one of his only recorded sayings, specifically from John 11:16, "So Thomas, called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with Him.”" This occurs before the resurrection of Lazarus, hence, this event explains why Thomas said that statement to the rest of the group later on that we will probably see in Episode 6/7 of Season Four. It will also illustrate why Thomas is a "doubting Thomas".

I loved john's last words to joanna as he was being led away. A reminder of what he said to Andrew On the previous visit. The blind see. Is the lame walk. This captives are set free. The path has been made straight. I love this. His job was done. He had done it well. But it was one last reminder to those he would leave behind.

Did you notice that Matthew was the only one who did not struggle with the name of Peter?

I watched the three episodes last night. I have never gone to a movie where it shocked me so big and so hard, that I literally couldn't move until after all of the end credits had played through! I heard everyone else around me getting up and going out of the theater, but I had to just sit there! This is so strange, but even today, (the next day) I have had moments where I found myself just sitting and being just kind of aimless, as if someone that I loved had really passed away. There in the theater, the first thing I was able to say was: But He was right there!! Like He was physically right there and I said to my mom, that I am afraid I would have ended up being so angry at Him and possibly even hating Him. She said, that's the thing, He's always... Right There. I said, but no, like He was standing right there at which time my dad spoke up and said, He's always Standing Right There. I'm sitting here right now, writing this and tears are now pouring down my face and it feels like The Holy Spirit has put a little tornado in my chest. He is here. He's right HERE with me. Right here and right now. He is here. He Loves us and He wants us to know that The Father Loves us. Blessed Be The Name of The Lord. Job 1:21

My theater couldnt move at the end. It was like we were all gut punched. No one moved, hoping for a J/K from Dallas and team! Grown men sobbing. We all just sat there during the credits, and then all walked out silently and tear stained. It was beautiful, funny, and heart wrenching. I cant wait to watch it again.

I applaud the Chosen's decision to highlight a spectacular athleticism of Salome's dance. Brienne from "Let's be honest" recognized the dancer as someone who is actually a famous dancer. This may be a historical source for the Chosen: The illuminations in "Holkham's Bible Picture Book": "She is depicted balancing on her hands, arching her back, and throwing her feet backwards into mid-air as if to perform a somersault. Such acrobatic entertainment would have been familiar to a medieval audience from the performances of jugglers, acrobats, and dancers at real-life festivities." This description looks a lot like what we saw in episode 1

What blew me away about the ending was the way Jesus respectfully said "It wasn't her time". I saw merciful healing for those who have dealt with the sudden loss of loved ones to accidents or murders, and then hear that those who have been healed or survive are called blessed. Of course those events are worth celebrating, but we prayed and believed for their protection. It can be confusing, painful, and isolating. Surprised about the Thomas/Ramah comments... for one it gives a bit of insight to 1st century "dating" that our youth could use lol but the writers were spot on creating this story line that ultimately will speak volumes about what it means to follow Jesus through very difficult times. Well done!!

Atticus was speaking Latin. "Tu" is You and "comprendere" is the latin word which is the origin of the english word for comprehend.

Like I told a friend, I begged God to heal my son, but in His wisdom, sovereignty, and perfect love, He essentially said no. It is a life struggle that we wrestled with about why God Heals some and others He takes home. Yes, it is extra biblical. But it is relatable. I wish they would have tied it to the same vane as the blind man's healing. His ways are higher than ours! His thoughts are unfathomable. But...God is good, and everything He does is good.

Laughed, clapped, cheered and almost cried! Love these shows. Well done. Many people learning the gospel through the Chosen. Praying that this is a vehicle for people coming to salvation. Maranatha.

I also thought the scene with Ramah at the end, when Jesus said He loved Thomas and [God] loved him, but it wasn't her time and he was so sorry. To me, it gives some comfort that bad things happen to believers and it causes Jesus sorrow as well. It also showed Peter immediately comforting Thomas and he also experienced unanswered prayers

The storyline of John the Baptist as presented in the episode was beautiful, touching, and well developed, totally agree.

When Matthew And Simon worked out their issues!!!

The death of Ramah brings forth an age old question - why is this one healed, why did this one die and not another?. Really hit my heart on so many levels.

I reserved tickets for Sunday and am so excited! My husband to just be patient, don't spend the money, wait to see it on TV. He is insane!!! I could never wait that long! I am feeling like a kid a few days before Christmas. And I don't mind the spoilers! Bring it, boys!

Half way through episode 3, I started having a queasy feeling about the “shocking” thing Dallas said was coming. So much attention being given to the Thomas-Ramah relationship, made me think it would be Ramah. But good heavens, I didn’t expect what happened! I wonder if The Chosen will show Kafni coming to confront Thomas and Jesus, and I sort of hope that somehow it might be used to cause Kafni to come to faith in Jesus. I loved it when Ramah told Thomas “Stay with him.”

My favorite part was Andrew talking about his grief over John. My mom passed and the anticipation killed me I grieved so hard in her final months and after she passed at the end of December I felt covered in peace that passes understanding.

Dallas, if you are reading this.. i so agree with you .. This season needs to be seen on the big screen and my friends and i LOVED IT!! The emotional roller coaster was wild.. and i have not been able to stop thinking about what i saw and experienced.. Thank you and your entire Chosen family... Amazing work that will open eyes, melt hardened hearts, and change lives. I will keep you all in my prayers!! Your ministry is bringing clarity and truth to the world.. Thank you!! Thank you, Thank you!!

The Chosen does SUCH a brilliant job of telling the back stories!❤❤❤❤

I needed this video after watching in theaters. This series calls for community like this. Can’t process it in a silo. Thank you both!

And a Grafted reminder: Valentine’s Day coming up; no flowers or gifts needed-just love! Trust me! 😬

Ramah’s death was extra-Biblical… because her presence is extra-Biblical… and historically, Thomas is going to die a terrible martyr’s death… Also the only apostle we know had a wife IS Peter… and he died a horrible martyr’s death too… imagine “Eden” witnessing that…

In S3, Simon and Eden had to deal with God saying “no” as well. Sometimes God says “no”. But when Jesus is talking to Peter around the fire they talk about Matthew’s bad actions and how God turned that into the course of events that allowed Simon to follow and then become Peter. There is darkness in this world, but the light will always overcome the darkness.

I have to say I wasn't surprised the the end of episode 3. But yes, it was heartbreaking. However I also know there is more to come so let's see how that all unfolds. Another interesting plot line is how Shmuel (spelling?) appears to be truly regretting his past actions. I'm anxious to see how that plays out. Love watching you two, and the great insight you bring to the scriptures. Yes, this is a "TV show", and they take some liberties to tell the story and flesh out the characters that we know so little about. To me that makes it enjoyable. I will go straight to my Bible to get the accurate story. Which is what their purpose is. Read your Bible!!

That part about gifts and wives got the biggest laughs; especially from one particular lady in the theater. This may sound weird, but my favorite scene was the Sanhedrin especially when Caiaphas entered. From the moment he spoke it was obvious this guy was the biggest villain in the whole thing. That whole scene was beautifully done!

When I was at the theater I kept thinking “can’t wait to hear what Grafted has to say!”

Oh no! Ramah?! 😮 Poor Thomas! Explains the doubt coming later, I agree. 😢

My heart just broke into a million pieces for Thomas 😢

I was amazed by the athleticism of the dancer.

"Well done, good and faithful servant'" John will surely hear this. His last line was actually, "Thank you".

What I love about your commentary… I can’t watch these episodes yet because of my location, and suddenly the internet explodes with a ‘controversy’ that we can’t watch or judge. I have disagreed with some marketing choices that have been made with @The Chosen however because you guys are so grounded in the bible it helps to watch your ‘spoilers’ because you are a discerning source and that means that I can watch future episodes with a ‘grounded’ perspective 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

The Lord sees us for who we’re really created to be-an incredibly deep and challenging thought. Jesus calls us into it…thanks for these points.

Hi guys! I am italian and live in Italy... I am a huge fan of The Chosen and I will have to wait another month before I discover and enjoy the Italian word on the show... we don't get the episodes shown in theaters here and it is a pity! I have to guess: "Comprendi" is another way of saying "capisci" (which means "do you understand")... ok. I will wait until spring to find out! 🤔🙄🥺😇And by the way, you are hilarious and insightful. thanks!!!"

Just saw the first 3 episodes. Episode 3 was unexpected and a tear jerker.

Just got back a few hours ago. The hug got me. The last scene, interesting...

I really like the scene of John looking out the window right before he is beheaded seeing the lamb grazing in the meadow.

I was surprised y’all didn’t mention the funny comment from Jesus: “tastes like the bones of Elisha” 😂

I thought the entire 3 episodes were mesmerizing. Jesus did not heal everybody. He did not keep his own earthly dad, Joseph from dying. He did not break John out of prison, He did only what His Father was doing, He did only what pleased His Father. There were lots of demon possessed, sick and dying people everywhere Jesus went. The healings recorded were to show that Jesus is the Messiah. “If everything he did was recorded the whole world could not contain the books.” In light of this, I believe the writers could imagine romances happening, the brutality of the Romans was far worse than depicted, the controversy and chaos surrounding Jesus was intense. Thanks for the reaction videos. Grace and Peace

John’s response to the silver platter and saying “I’ve never been to a wedding but I’m on my way to one”.

I love how Dr. Tom always wears his love for Jesus on his sleeve.

The only complaint I had…I wish the intermission was 10 mins not 5. My theater was a bit of a walk to restroom 😅 so I missed a few minutes of the second half.

Hahaha, I love how Matt is laughing from the background - all three of you having you wonderful wives' voices in your head 😀

You never cease to accomplish much. Your knowlede of Scripture, Jewish history, deep emotional compasson, and yet, I always laugh at some point. BLESS YOU BOTH

No worries! I cry during every episode in last 3,seasons. Then I rewatch them

Raman may have been killed off because they actress is now a regular cast member of NCIS Hawaii and needed to exit the Chosen

30:54 I think the Thomas Ramah thing is defintely setting us up for future seasons somehow. Dallas has intent in everything he does. I sort of thought all along that Ramah would not be here through the whole series. I just did not know how they would remove her. That removal was definitely shocking. 😮

I went tonight. No one in the theater moved or spoke until the credits were almost over. This season so far is mind blowing. My favorite part was Simon becoming Peter and his scene with Matthew. And, his biceps. 😂😂😂. The show levels up every season. Three episodes in and I’m an emotional mess. And I agree… Thomas and Ramah have never been my favorite story line and this latest twist is not my favorite either. Surprising, shocking, but ehhhh.

I agreed with almost everything in this reaction- cast on the episodes, but I loved the last scene with John’s execution- when he saw the lamb and says ‘Thank you to the Father. It was like a sign for John. Well done. You have run the race set before you and the Lamb will take it from here. Thanks for all you both do!

The dancing was E-V-I-L!!! (of course the dancer did an awesome job)

Also, another funny part was Jesus saying the food was dry like Elijah's bones. I feel like that laughter was genuine and they had a hard time getting through that take.

Boy, I hated the last scene and left the theater unsettled. But at this point I can appreciate some things about it. Jesus had talked earlier about how He came to bring not peace but a sword (which I'm glad was shown). I think there is metaphor to be found in Ramah's death by a sword (surely not a coincidence!). I also think that the scene reflects life, in that tragedies occur every day which God could prevent, halt, or restore, but He doesn't. (I know you guys know this better than anyone.) At some point in our lives we all have to face the question, "Why did it have to be this way?" and choose to follow Him anyway. I feel as though The Chosen is purposely confronting us with that question; it was even in the trailers. I really, really wish that they had written a different story but I have to admire how this awful scene reflects how we must choose to respond to tragedy when God doesn't do what we want. I am left wrestling with many thoughts!

The time passed so quickly it didn’t even feel like 3.5 hours. If you haven’t seen it you should it was amazing.

Oh ya, "always eating Atticus" this is the only way I remember this guys name... Love it♥️🙏

I wonder how Thomas is going to feel when Jesus raises Lazarus from death, but He didn't raise Ramah. I can wait to see it tonight. I love spoilers. Thanks guys. Love from, Gina Mac of Queensland, Australia. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺

Thomas & Ramah was heart wrenching…mainly because Jesus is standing there knowing what has to happen and He’s enduring the tragedy with His disciples just like He does with us today when tragedies happen in our own lives. That love that comes across the screen is a wonderful picture of the love of God towards us. Yes, Thomas maybe doubting going forward but I’m calling it here first…Ramah is resurrected after Jesus is resurrected as a fantastic character arch! Matthew 27! Here we go!

Also, just got home from the theatre...Wow! The progression is definitely picking up. Though I left sad...I need more "The Chosen"!

We only got episodes 1-2 in Aus, but I was struck at how deeply S3 E8 with Simon & Eden paralleled S4 E2 to the point before anything happened I was CRYING. It’s like Simon/Peter’s hyperfocused reconciliation arc. Like everything else is quiet & only one thing matters. Also lowkey loved how he broke the stick while walking away from Jesus after their campfire chat 😅 Genuinely made me wonder if they’ve written him as an INFJ, which would make sense if people saw him as a leader even if he didn’t see himself as one. And then working to become that and let Holy Spirit speak through your weaknesses… so beautiful!

Simon, I mean Peter, walking towards Matthew. I cried before he reached him.

The chaperones were funny!! Shula, Andrew, Barnaby

John the Baptist in the chosen is my favorite too!!!!!! He's fantastic!!!

Many of the women in the audience were invested in the Thomas Rahma story. When Rahma was killed and Jesus relayed to Thomes that HE was unable to raise her. No one in the theater budged. They just sat staring at the screen.S the credits rolled. As my friend and I went out the door no one had yet to move. Eery.

I loved seeing the regret in Schmuel of all that’s he’s done to bring down Jesus!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I was hoping to hear what you thought of the arc and internal conflict we are seeing with Shmuel, and your thoughts on the comments made by the high priest at that meeting of Sanhedrin. It gave plausibility to what has always seemed odd, and even unlikely, for the Jewish leadership to handoff the Jesus “problem” to Rome rather than dealing with a Jewish “radical” within the faith.

Just got out of the theater! So much to think about and talk about!

I was wondering where their collective prayer came from when they were going to bed. This past year when I read through the Bible, I found a lot of their prayers & conversations scatterered throughout the OT. Thanks for the breakdown, and I Loved the drone scene before it started!

The death of Ramah is definitely heart breaking it made me realize that it is all right to not feel okay because I have an uncle who died because of murder that is why we never talked about it too much because for my family it is too much to bear!

Pretty sure Always Eating Atticus was speaking Latin phrases. Kind of weird since I assumed the Romans spoke Latin to each other when they were alone and the show just uses the translation convention so we don't have to read subtitles too much.

Yeshua had no human shoulder. How hard it is when you stand in your Patience alone. I am wrecked by the absence here of support for Our Prince of Peace. He's standing there really alone but Courageous enough to get him to the next sentence.❤

I love that John saw a lamb, connecting when he called Yeshua the Lamb of God when He came to be baptized in John 1.

My favorite on John the Baptist is when he walks up to Jesus in the field and breaks his chains and then turns his arm/hand showing Jesus the way he prepared. With Ramah, I feel like your insight about Thomas is possible but also I see it as another example that those that follow Christ still face hardships and death. We are not exempt from pain, suffering, or death.

Let’s not forget when Lazarus died, Thomas makes a pretty snarky comment in John 11:16 Then Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” That scene could have a pretty dramatic punch too after this

Truly a powerful scene, between my two boys. Simon/Peter and Matthew. You could feel the release. I immediately thought, "it is finished!" Now the disciples can truly meld. Also, The Sons of Thunder had not idea of what they and Salome were asking. Still reeling front the last scene. Not sure why the women seem to be sacrificed when involved with the disciples... Enough said. Blessings 🙏♥️😇

John being comforted and given strength by Jesus's message to him was beautiful.

Aren’t they are setting Thomas up for the Lazarus part. Thomas is the one that says Let us also go, that we may die with him.

I saw it today too!!! Loved it so much that I’m going again and taking a friend with me - February 8. I recommend it!

I think Dr. Tom broke the internet with his open fisted flex and showing "your water pistols!" lol

I actually found his death scene harder to watch because of the flashbacks because you're looking at this beautiful, peaceful baby and all you can think is "he's going to die"

FYI in Latin comprehend is comprehendo and the singular tense for you is tu. Tu comprehendo would mean you comprehend?

That is funny because I did notice a lot Simon's guns! I never noticed it before so it's funny you mentioned it. But the Peter and Matthew forgiveness scene is so powerful. Also I had just talked about forgiveness verse just a week ago. Amazing!!

"Repent" would have been a strong line, for sure.

I wasn't sure if I heard him correctly, but if I did, why did Jesus say to Thomas that it wasn't her time yet (or something to that effect)? It wasn't her time to die, or wasn't her time to be resurrected?

Final thought - the Ramah situation is also a setup for a dichotomy with Lazarus which we know this coming this season. Will be interesting to see Thomas’s reaction there.