Messianic Reaction to The Chosen S4 E1 | Birth & Death of John the Baptist

In the first episode of ‪@TheChosenSeries‬ season 4, Sam & Dr. Tom discuss one of the most dramatic stories in the Gospels... the death of John the Baptist. They will show you the historical context of his beheading and react to John's miraculous birth and the powerful prophecy of his father Zechariah (Luke 1:68-79).
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[@robertgrego1948]

That prophecy that Zechariah pronounces over his baby in his arms is sooo powerful… the details of God's character and why He chose to do it this way… truly awesome!

[@justmecarter1717]

Did you notice that when John saw The Lamb of God, he also saw a rainbow...the promise of God to the world of redemption.

[@pattichapman7296]

I didn’t see the rainbow. Did I miss it? Where was it?

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

I DID notice the 🌈 but didn't think of the promise to Noah as I usually do. I guess there was too much going on, the lamb, the imminent death and my thoughts about those things. Thanks for pointing it out.

[@denisebox3465]

I saw that!! No one else I watch with has mentioned it.

[@joannapilgrim]

I'm really happy that even though so much has changed for Barnaby and Shula, they have maintained their friendship and bright personalities 😅

[@lampsaltlight]

You guys are like the messianic version of the Bible Project 😊. As a Bible nerd myself, it is a delight to watch all your breakdown videos.

[@Grafted]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@tedwiley2181]

I really enjoyed your reaction to The Chosen S4 Ep 1.! I was deeply moved when John was saying "Thank you" to the Lord for his vision just like Steven. God Bless you Both!

[@trudypowell8303]

The woman playing Elizabeth was superb!

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

When John mentions going to the wedding banquet, I reacted like Simon way back at the end of season one when the official start of Jesus’ ministry started…”Yes!”

[@charlotte-m5d]

I love the young lady playing Mary, she has the sweetest voice; and the older woman too!😊

[@sth.777]

What I find so great about the scene of John's last moments, seeing the lamb and the rainbow, is that the lamb walks INTO the rainbow... into the symbol of promise...

[@chrisinolympiawa9295]

I really liked the Zechariah & Elizabeth part.

[@dennisesters7163]

Yeah, Tony Amendola as Zechariah was a great choice!

[@gudrun5531]

I love the casting on this show. I feel like each of the characters is so unique and memorable even when they have just a small amount of screen time.

[@lindacowles756]

35:35 Another John was seeing the Lamb in Revelation. Love that!

[@lindacowles756]

1:29 Shalom, Sam and Dr. Tom! The actress portraying Elizabeth is 88 years old.

[@CJChesspnp]

88?! Really?!? Where did you see this? Sadly, neither senior actors not talked about in the After Show segment

[@charlotte-m5d]

The actress playing Elizabeth was K Callan, I have seen her on various tv shows for decades. You may recognize her without her scarf.

[@JBoogie3531]

So glad to have you gents back going through these episodes!! I've enjoyed your break downs of the last 3 seasons.

[@RudyS-n3x]

I’ve held my emotions on other episodes but this one by far wrecked the heck out of me, such a good season

[@rachelebenni9516]

The wedding banquet.. john was truly the friend of the bridegroom, his joy was complete (john 3.29) ♥️

[@marymckeever7579]

Have wondered how long Zech. and Eliz. lived/raised John. We won't know in this life but it is an intriguing question.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

I wonder, too. Another mystery to uncover someday as you said.

[@breakingewes1316]

I cried both because John was being killed and also because it was also a step closer to Jesus’ death 💔. When Simon held up Andrew at the doorway upon receiving Joanna, it so reminded me of when Jesus held Simon above the waves when Jesus walked across the stormy sea in the final episode of season 3.

[@hannahsarthub]

I have been waiting for this reaction since the episodes were in theaters.

[@melissaminder5534]

You both have tender hearts towards God and it's beautiful to see.

[@denisahill1323]

Thank you Grafted...You take an already amazing episode and take it yet to another level.

[@AnnieDee-jp2ss]

Josephus' account of what happens next is interesting. While dancing on the ice when in exile, Heroditus fell through and died. Also in exile, Salome fell through the ice as she was crossing a river and was caught up to her neck and wriggling trying to free herself, looking like a sort of "death dance."

[@gaylegordon3644]

I love these reaction videos by Tom and Sam.....I've missed this as we've been waiting for this season to release. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and perspective. 😊

[@maryloumenning3487]

I've always wondered how old John was when Zechariah and Elizabeth died. I'm guessing they weren't around when he was beheaded. How kind of God to spare them that.

[@lynnebrooks7950]

He was 33 only a few months older than Jesus!

[@rachaelmorgan4025]

I always wondered how old was old back then. We know Elizabeth was past bearing children but considering how young girls married and started families she could have been 45

[@bethanytaylor7656]

I’ve wondered if his grief was what send him into the wilderness.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

I wonder, too, how old Jesus was when Joseph died.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

@@rachaelmorgan4025 it seems unlikely that Liz would have been in her 70s or 80s. She'd have to be able to get though the birth and live long enough, Zechariah, too, to raise John for the early years, at least.

[@yeppo222]

I’d have to say you guys have the best commentaries of all especially with the historical background. I always come to you after each episode. This really makes me want to study the word and history more. Thank you so much for your hard work. You should have MORE followers.

[@Grafted]

We're so glad that you're enjoying our videos! Our deepest desire is that people would want a deeper relationship with Yeshua and grow in loving the Scriptures. Thank you for the encouragement!

[@Sandra-by4ho]

I so enjoy watching it again with you both and hearing your thoughts and insites , many thanks for doing this,

[@wbball15]

I love the connection of the actress playing Elizabeth to those of miraculous arrival to this mortality

[@pattichapman7296]

I would LOVE to watch full episodes with you guys!! I’m sure you see A LOT of stuff to talk about in scenes that you don’t view with us. I would LOVE to go back to season 1 & start over. Is that a possibility? I’m just sayin, I bet I’m not the only one who would love to do that!!

[@peggylee2267]

We need to get you a whiteboard so I can follow all these connections of people. 😅

[@ra7157]

You two are the best! That is all. Carry-on.

[@lyndapongracz6347]

So good to have you guys (and the tiny cup!) back again! Thank you for your insights.

[@laurettagarrett5444]

Thanks guys, that was great! Looking forward to each one to come.

[@MaryAnnEvans-z9h]

Yay! Love your insights! Can’t wait for you to review the other episodes as they come out.

[@joannapilgrim]

I love the amount of Scripture in this episode ❤ Is there a more wonderful way to reopen your mouth from being shut than with The Word of God? Zachariah's prophesy was seriously powerful

[@aromaceleste20]

Thank you for this reaction video, guys. I really love your honest impressions. 🎉 It's just so good.

[@jimmyjimenez03]

Powerful scenes of John as a baby and as his life ends here on earth!

[@cog4life]

What’s up guys!!! 😊Good to see you again!

[@sofiamarie9136]

Yassss! I love your reaction vids and I look forward to them so much. I see funny parts while watching each released episode and can already picture you guys laughing too in an upcoming video. 😂 I am especially looking forward to your reaction to E3. Oof. 🙏🏾💙✨

[@SharonsPix]

Love you guys!!! Hope to see you both at Chosen Con again!!!

[@lisaschaefer2955]

Thank you! Glad to have your reactions again!

[@leacorzine5599]

Every time he says you’ll even get a free hat makes me laugh

[@karenhamrick5426]

Wow. Thanks. I have missed you guys. Watching this, I know why. You always shed such great light onto a such a great movie. My heart was moved and I cried deeply watching this with you. I did not cry when I watched this episode. You stirred my heart. God bless.

[@j.brindley1457]

Thanks you guys you always add soooooo much!!

[@jeffstumpf9129]

John’s vision of the Lamb ties in with John’s introduction of Jesus as the Lamb of God at Jesus’ baptism in Jordan. John was filled with joy because he realized his mission was completed.

[@barbarabentley5345]

six months of pregnancy- when most feel the movement of their baby for the first time- I believe it was the leaping of John felt first by Elizabeth when Miriam arrived and called her greeting.

[@danasoto3422]

I just discovered your channel and I immediately subscribed 🤩 blessings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@Grafted]

Welcome! We're glad you're here!

[@robertgrego1948]

Btw, in the very last scene, where Jesus returns to meet his disciples, notice that He not only has his garment torn, he also has ashes smeared on his forehead!

[@kathysowers]

So enjoyed your reactions and commentary on this stellar episode.

[@brendataylor5889]

I thought they made Elizabeth and Zechariah appear older than they would have been since priests only ministered until they were 50 years old. They looked like they were in their 80s. But it was portrayed in such an amazing way, loved it.

[@marialeonor9171]

Shalom shalom, guys!

[@barbarascott3362]

Ready and waiting.

[@jessuminechannel]

Hello! One of your followers here 😊. May I ask you to share with us a bit about "Jewish Haircut" culture? Just anything you might want to share with us all. BTW, reference to Ferrell was sooooo funny. 😅

[@dennisesters7163]

Love the tiny coffee cup!

[@PatriciaMorales-e4b]

Enjoyed this video immensely❤

[@lindacowles756]

44:10 Reminds me of Simeon praying and prophesying over Y'shua while holding Him in his arms. Maybe if a person watching this didn't know that it's Zacharias and the infant John the Baptist, they might think it's Simeon.

[@bfosterRNMSN]

Shalom Shalom yall

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Those of us who say Divine Office say Zechariah's prayer every morning as a part of it. In the evening Mary's magnificat is said in each evening prayer. This is what she said to Elizabeth when she arrived. I wish it had been included in the episode.

[@dragonfly10]

Lovely!

[@rachelblanco1656]

I cannot unsee Will Ferrel now. Before, Chuza reminded me of my Jewish great-grandmother. Not sure what to think now.

[@dieselcat7567]

Must say I was not expecting Ma Kent to play Elizabeth. 😆

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Clark Kent's mom from "Lois and Clark"?! Oh, my goodness!

[@kelaarin]

Or Master Bra’tac to play Zechariah.

[@jonirnmomba4130]

I live in the South in Arkansas and i always hear Uncle Daddy jokes…. But with Salome it weirdly applies.

[@jihanammari7056]

So goood!

[@joannapilgrim]

I noticed that, too, in the show- how Herod ordered the beheading, but Roman soldiers are carrying out the execution and manning the prison

[@Fighter-k1x]

John the baptist had Prophet Elijah soul and the wife of Herod had Jezebel spirit. Old testament she wanted to kill Elijah and here again same thing happened again but not before he fulfilled his destination of preparing the way

[@jenniferoutlaw1975]

I thought the same thing!

[@joannapilgrim]

Cool parallel! I didn't think of that

[@pattichapman7296]

New day, old demon.

[@mrs.anonymous6291]

You guys are great and I loved your video, but can you simply play the entire episode. If you can't get the app it is impossible to see it, some other guy just posted the entire second episode and it was answer to a prayer I had just finished the series on Easter and have been waiting to see season four!!!!!

[@Grafted]

Our understanding is that only The Chosen can show the full episodes. We can't do the full episode for a reaction video. That's why we do the clips!

[@FeastFastForLife]

This Chosen is soooo eventhough I was educated by jesuists, never saw it so clearly.

[@joannewman6014]

Ready Sam and Dr. Tom ! 👍🏽🕎☮️✝️🐟🥖🐟🥖🐟🥖🐟🥖🐟🥖🐟🥖🐟🥖🐟

[@Wingedheart8448]

He even brought up weddings in the book of John. John the Baptist knew

[@struthsayer9092]

I thought John’s comment about going to a wedding banquet had two meanings, yes the one in Heaven but also that his head was going to a banquet now.

[@attiasprouse682]

The guy you think looks like Will Ferrell reminds me of Barry Bostwick from the Aladdin movie he did. I, too, was expecting him to make a joke, but not in the same way as you two.

[@Efit__206]

Hard reaction ❤

[@joannapilgrim]

I didnt know anything about that regional war😮

[@ChristcentredNaturalgee]

Since the word Angel originally means messenger and the Hebrew word for angel which is מלאך simply means messenger, I have no issues with it. Edit: Also I was wondering what is that cup that is in front of one of you on the table?

[@Grafted]

A tiny mug is Dr. Tom's preferred way to drink coffee. He likes his coffee really hot so he pours a little bit at a time our of a thermos.

[@layneshuhart9789]

can you link or reference info about Josephus?

[@DanTumaMedia]

❤❤❤

[@jaflatley4631]

The word Angel is “derive from Late Latin angelus, which in turn was borrowed from Late Greek ἄγγελος angelos (literally "messenger").” So The Chosen rightly calls them Messengers.

[@cog4life]

11:44 truly he does look like Will Ferrell! 😊

[@prophetichippo]

Matthew does the traditional genealogy (this guy is son of that guy) while Luke actually goes backwards starting with Jesus earthly father Joseph and goes all the way back to Adam who Is created by God. Proving Jesus is indeed the son of God

[@charisma1270]

Laundry scene: a preaching for hardened hearts. Z was teaching Judas how to take away the stubborn bits of stain on clothing. Malachi 3:2 But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap. The LORD has required His bride to keep their robes "radiant... without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish" (Ephesians 5) Cleaning those stains requires a soaking in detergent, a scrubbing, a beating till all is clean. We get such cleaning through trials. Judas did not allow the cleaning process that God was requiring. The stubborn bits of his old life remained (because of hardened heart, a refusal to die to self including old way of thinking, pride and leaning on own understanding) so it led him to the subsequent actions leading to Jesus death

[@joannapilgrim]

You guys didn't dissect Ramah's plan for marrying Thomas. Was that historically accurate in Hebrew culture?

[@layneshuhart9789]

At 10:12 what were ya'll saying that she said? The transcript nor closed caption could get it either.

[@mtsanders8038]

Angelos means messenger….

[@lynnebrooks7950]

I'm curious, what would have happened to Salome if she wouldn't have asked for John's head??

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Her mother would have been mad, but heck, Salome would have walked away with a lot of loot and everybody else would have been happy 😊. Step-daddy Herold would have probably prevented Herodius from doing serious harm to her. Or with all her money Salome could have hired guards and bought her own palace. Anybody else have ideas about possibilities?

[@medcol5]

Zacharia was not only dumb, he was deaf as well. I missed that for so many years. The Bible says, "silent". And when the baby was to be named they had to make signs to Zachariah about the name. If he was not deaf, why didn't they just talk to him and ask?

[@ashakrishna9252]

Thanks for explaining the Jewish way of looking at Jesus. Please explain to us about the religious leaders why they could not see that Jesus was god in Flesh. Is it because they where not close to god they could not recognize him?

[@Grafted]

There are a lot of factors that contribute to the Jewish leadership not recognizing Yeshua as Messiah. Many Jewish people were expecting a political leader that would overthrow Rome. Some of the religious leaders had also lost the heart behind following the Torah and had prioritized making sure they appeared to be doing the right things instead of making sure their hearts were connected to GOD. Yeshua's criticism of the Pharisees is almost always about their motivation and heart posture behind what their actions and not the actions themselves. GOD has always desired to be in relationship with His people and many of the religious leaders were missing that relational emphasis.

[@virginiaschoenfeld4690]

The word Angel in Greek translates as "messenger"

[@dbatesdob]

How come the episode starts by saying 4BC with Mary pregnant... shouldnt it be 1BC ... confused pls help ... thx

[@stevenlindstrom8457]

When our "BC/AD" dating system was invented, there was some dispute about what year 0 should be. Most scholars are certain that the calendar is off by a few years, so Jesus was actually born between 6-4 BC (or BCE). The main reason for this is Herod the Great died I believe in 4 BC, so Jesus must have been born before Herod's death.

[@joannapilgrim]

It's funny how the disciples are recognizing how well John The Baptizer fulfilled his purpose afyer his death. In the same way, there were so many things that Jesus said and did that His disciples didn't realize until after He was crucified resurrected and ascended.

[@sherribrtn]

I always thought that Salome enticed Herod but this dance was more like watching a calisthenic gymnastics exhibition... not enticing and sexy at all. But she definitely was "bendy!"

[@ToniaRN65]

Dallas said, “….well there are kids watching this show….” When asked about that. We get it I think.

[@pattichapman7296]

⁠@@ToniaRN65I agree with Dallas & you 💯%!! I’m sure the dance & Salome’s attire would have gotten the movie an R if not an X rating!! Not exactly what we want for The Chosen.

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

It was modern dance. It's more likely that she would have danced in Egyptian style (belly dance).

[@KingdomOfHeavenPictures]

PLEASE tell us what you think of S4 E3!!! WAITING "PATIENTLY" about what you think about adding this much to "scripture"? Does it serve Christ?

[@richard6216]

The Catholic Church got it right. The Magisterium is inspired by the Holy Spirit. This is why I'm Catholic. The One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church is founded by Christ Himself. Elizabeth and Angel Gabriel gave us the Hail Mary prayer. This is precisely why we pray to Mary. She points us to Jesus. And her Divine Son listens to her. She can intercede for us as she did during the wedding in Cana. The Church Fathers faught during the ecumenical councils and rightly identified Mother Mary as the "Theotokos". Do you relize how St. John the Baptist jumps in the womb when he hears Mary's voice? He is doing his version of king David's dance in front of the Ark of the Covenant. Mary is the Theotokos, the Ark of the New and Eternal Covenant. All Glory to God.

[@lindapoindexter2162]

It sounded like Mary called Zechariah “uncle” when he opened the door. Was I hearing wrong?

[@julieclark9173]

Elizabeth is called Mary's relative in the Bible. I don't think it specifies how they're related, but with the age difference, aunt and uncle could be right. Since Elizabeth and Zacharias hadn't had any children, they wouldn't be her grandparents.

[@MaxineAnne77]

The KJV refers to Elizabeth as Mary's "cousin". Several other bible versions say Elizabeth is Mary's "relative". Luke 1:36

[@dorism1621]

Zech was murdered at the temple when he would not disclose Johns whereabouts, they had taken him to the forest to be raised by ??? Essenes?? Don't know anything about Eliz demise.

[@deborahddenmark]

what did Shula say? tordah? toda? and what does it mean?

[@lydiamainville3158]

Towdah in Hebrew means “thank you,” and it is also found in many of the Psalms, translated to English as “thanksgiving” or “praise.”

[@deborahddenmark]

@@lydiamainville3158 thank you!

[@user-ed8bk6rz9s]

Are you aware that in Mathew 23:35 when Yeshua is saying the Pharisees have the blood of "Righteous Abel to Zacharias son of Barachias" the Zacharias he's talking about is John's Father, he was killed by Herod the Great because he wouldn't give the location of his son, because Herod thought John was the Messiah, as his was the only birth in the area that had a lot of notoriety associated with it, this was at the time of the murder of the innocents.

[@charisma1270]

Our Bible study on Zachariah: Based on KJV, Zachariah became mute and dumb. I still need confirmation whether he was still in his senses after his encounter with the angel in the temple. There's this medical condition called Broca's aphasia wherein a person is able to receive questions and process them in his brain but unable to speak audible words just sound that doesn't make sense because the muscles of his tounge are not able to to coordinate with his brain on properly pronouncing the words he wants to speak out. To the receiver he does not make any sense. This condition can go side by side with Wernicke's aphasia wherein he receives a questions differently and answers with unrelated sentences (audible words but doesn't answer question). He could have used the tablet to write all in his mind but KJV said he was made dumb so that I have an inkling to the idea he does not know all that was happening around him let alone the pregnancy of Elizabeth. As to him being dumb, the LORD reminded me of King Nebuchadnezzar and how the LORD took away his sensibility that he was found running naked in the forest grazing on grass for how many years until the LORD lifted the curse on him and he became normal again but this time humbled by the Almighty living God. In the Bible study, it was impressed in my spirit that the LORD seemed to have done this to Zachariah. So that the being mute and being dumb was only lifted at the moment he was asked the child's name on the 8th day of circumcision. The prophecy recited by Zachariah was the Holy Spirit prophesying right there and then about the child.

[@annamariacurrivan6142]

Did Jesus put ash on his forehead?

[@susanvojkufka4123]

Did Mary call Zachariah "Uncle" I thought Elizabeth was Mary's cousin. Wouldn't that make Zachariah Mary's cousin?

[@ZumbaKimbo]

Why does Mary call Zachariah "Uncle?"

[@lyndavonkanel8603]

Yeah, isn't "cousin" more correct?

[@ZumbaKimbo]

@lyndavonkanel8603 that's what caught me off guard!

[@pattichapman7296]

The Bible says older relative. I thought aunt & uncle would be closer than cousin, but I don’t know. I don’t think anyone, on this side of Heaven, can be sure either way.

[@darrellt5627]

Jesus said that the least in the Kingdom of Heaven was greater than John. Meaning John was not in the Kingdom.

[@ZumbaKimbo]

The chopping block striations are going the wrong direction for beheading! Just saying.....