Pastor Reacts to The Chosen and Rates it for Realism (Woman at the Well)

[@libertyrefined]

The Chosen was a catalyst for ending my relationship with paganism and darkness. Led to my purchase of my first Bible.

[@__WJK__]

Welcome, and God speed in your journey and relationship with God and Jesus 🙏✝

[@enriqagorn3982]

God bless man! Embrace the fear of the Lord! Keep to the narrow path leaning on God’s strength and love!

[@trhaesche]

Amen

[@justinbronco4882]

We can learn even from bad examples. Could you do me a favor? Read the gospels, pray for wisdom, and compare this series to what is written.

[@justjoshing75]

Amen ... its an amazing journey and wont be easy but stay studying your bible and get in the word so the word will get into you.

[@italian_hillbilly]

this show helped guide me back.. to eventually being baptized a few weeks ago.

[@Freedom-777-LM]

@italian_hillbilly - Welcome back!! Jesus is so amazing… His grace and His mercy… and so faithful even when we’re not. 🤗 Carry on, soldier 🫡 Fight the good fight of faith.

[@AmberleeGuerin]

Same here.

[@65sheilakay]

@@italian_hillbilly Wonderful ♡

[@GavinKirschenmann-hc3of]

That’s great; but are you saved?

[@B1GMACNFR1ES]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DallasJenkinsOfficial]

As the one responsible for all the content in the show, and who also happens to be a right-wing evangelical with a conservative view of scripture, it's not often I hear "woke" or "virtue signaling" about my work. :) That said, I appreciate the analysis and agree 100% with the conclusion: read the Bible, that's the Story 1.0 and the perfect word of God. We won't be watching TV shows in heaven; discipleship is the end game. :)

[@omegaweapontmod]

Appreciated both the original video and this response. I think we're all on the same side here it seems.

[@andrewwilson3260]

You’ve done a fantastic job. I love Mark but think he got too easily triggered by supposedly woke parts. It’s clear that just by virtue (see what I did there) of being there, Jesus was being gracious towards her. The repentance comes later. Showcasing Jesus encountering people first with His love and then the Holy Spirit convicting them afterwards is supported by the millions of faithful Christians whose testimonies reflect this. Loved the scene, and the show.

[@jimdefazio8649]

Pastor Mark you should pin this to the top comment. Thanks for all your work and faithfulness to the Scriptures intent Dallas.

[@lauraporter7993]

@DallasJenkinsOfficial I love Pastor Mark but I personally disagree. There is no virtue signaling. The left might interpret it that way because they always look for loopholes but I love how you portrayed this scene. It’s the goodness of God that leads people to repentance. When I came to Christ, it was his love for me yet while I was a sinner that caused me to repent. Jesus said he didn’t come for the healthy but the sick. Those who knew they needed a Saviour. Those who knew their sin was great but he was greater. This scene depicts Jesus walking her through that process of her sin problem and him being greater than her past. Does the Bible say in that scripture that Jesus told her to repent? I don’t think it does, it says he revealed who he was to her and she believed so the fact that the Chosen didn’t add “ repent and believe when the Bible didn’t add it doesn’t make it virtue signaling in my opinion

[@iducatifan]

top comment pastor mark

[@ResidentWiseacre]

3:15 “I know Jacob.” Dude…I love that line.

[@JakeCastleberry-p6g]

I think when he said “break barriers” he was referring to tearing the veil in the temple. The barrier is salvation being offered to everyone, even the gentiles.

[@WVDB7153]

He knew that Gentiles would eventually receive the Gospel, so perhaps he was speaking to that as well in this dialogue.

[@ac1045]

Yeah. I thought that was pretty clear as well

[@DJH97]

I LOVE LOVE The Chosen. Being raised by a mean physically abusive father it has been difficult for me to see my Heavenly Father as loving. But this series has shown me a Jesus that I never saw before and it’s been a huge blessing for me.

[@joben9636]

Be careful with that. The chosen Jesus is not the real Jesus. Our lord is much much more. Glad your faith has stood up through that abuse. Praise the Lord

[@sixthsense1367]

The Chosen while may not being " Perfect "....has lead soooo many back to the Bible and reading the Word of God. My Dad, 79, has started reading the Bible again, attending online services and talking to me about and asking questions of the lessons and parables. I LOVE this show and the actors are second to none! I've cried throughout and I'm a "Manly Man", lol.... Probably cried 3 times in my life and they were all childhood BMX accidents.....

[@AntonEberhart]

Same…not a crier but cried multiple times watching the show.

[@Freedom-777-LM]

Same, I’m a female though and although it’s rare, I have kept so much inside for so many years I felt I had to always have a smile (mask) on my face so I find it difficult to cry. As a matter of fact, the last time I cried was when my beloved dog died suddenly in 2014 and the time before that was after watching The Passion of the Christ at the theater in 2004 I think it was. I somehow held it together until I walked in my house, then I absolutely sobbed and sobbed.

[@tinocontreras5105]

​@@Freedom-777-LMI went to see the Passion in theater, people went in talking and smiling. Came out to dead silence and opened eyes. They knew he got crucified but didn't know how bad he suffered even before the cross.

[@fasafishr]

Bringing the greatest book ever written to life, i watch then go a read the story myself. The chosen is a great outreach tool.

[@tinocontreras5105]

I've said that many times. I do remember in the 1st episode it says to read your Bible to get all the information.

[@justinsmith4246]

Saying barriers is the same thing as boundaries. It's not cringe, or work. He came to break the barriers to salvation. That has been long standing.

[@slavicekjan]

I am very glad that you commented on this show. I love your channel and I do like this show, and I like how you have a honest critical review on this.

[@AntonEberhart]

The Chosen has brought more people to Christ than most, if not all, of those criticizing it combined! I don’t care if some of it is “made up” to fill in the gaps!

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

The show is bringing ppl to the counterfeit Christ that Jesus and Paul warned about. Ofc you don't care if the show made up things because you don't like the truth. Show me a person who thinks an entertainment show about Christ can bring ppl to the real Christ, and i'll show you a person who doesn't believe what the real Christ said in Jhn 6:44,65.

[@AntonEberhart]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 I’ve read the bible 3 times cover to cover and I’m on my 4th time through. Here’s the deal, if this show makes people want to do that very thing and seek out their Creator, I’m thrilled for them! Don’t talk about the splinter in my eye before removing the plank from yours. Maybe you should stop accusing and think about what Yeshua Hamashiach actually teaches.

[@wjameswright]

@@AntonEberhart "I don’t care if some of it is “made up” to fill in the gaps!" yeah i just am not comfortable with that. How about a show or movie is honest to the Gospels? Dont make stuff up....just be honest.....I am not against Christian entertainment but let us be honest about what this is (same with "Christian " Music

[@tinocontreras5105]

​@@theeternalsbeliever1779if it brings them to God and back to the church or to the church it's not a bad thing. When they get back to church it's our leaders duty to teach the scriptures and take it from there.

[@mikebushnell4598]

​@wjameswright the movie the life of Jesus also called the book of John is really good. The chosen is just a soap opera.

[@denisehale301]

Watching The Chosen, while not strict to the scriptures, has certainly made me have the desire to start listening to scriptures and studying again. I've been a Christian all my life, but have times of straying. Th9s show has humanized Christ for me, and I feel that for the most part, they have portrayed all of them in ways that are relatable and positive! I haven't seen any portrayal if Christ and tjr scriptures as perfect....but, this one certainly has made me want to live better and study again.

[@denisehale301]

Sorry for the typos, it appears I can't fix them once posted.

[@joshlete]

That's my concern. Is the show bringing a 'curiosity' of the Bible, or is it a calling from the Holy Spirit to be truly in relationship with Him. The Bible isn't just a book with stories, but everyone who says what you said makes it seem like it's some book that just fascinating at best, not the living Words of God.

[@denisehale301]

@@joshlete I've studied the Bible in depth and have been a Christian since I was a kid....if a show like this gets people to read and study scriptures and to have more understanding of who Christ is, then that is a good thing. Sometimes, all it takes is some curiosity to get people into God's Word.

[@iducatifan]

I love the chosen, it makes me tear up. It got me to read my bible more and find you pastor mark.

[@65sheilakay]

This show is needed for non-believers. Yes, let's not be too critical if this show is making people consider faith. We as true Christians know the truth. We read our Scripture. The mission is to to draw souls to eternal salvation and walk with Christ.

[@dananderson6992]

Sure, let us always be gracious but it is important to have a high standard for communicating what the truth is when presenting who Jesus said he was and what the good news is.

[@joeserrano9266]

Disagree

[@2A4BDGV]

I think it conditions people to be easily mislead. Incrementalism will eventually lead them to accept the AC and condem true Christians. Truth matters.

[@jarrodloidl3762]

Christians are the worst critics of other Christians.

[@jenniferlouk8312]

The TRUTH is very important, especially when representing the bible. If you dont think so see just read Revelation 21:8 Draw souls with truth

[@pattijoiner9589]

She was depicted in a way that perfectly resonated with modern day people who need to understand the gravity of what happened at the well. Most don’t know the cultural barriers Jesus broke through. The Chosen has helped me ponder things I would have never thought of in regard to life back then and connect on an emotional level to stories I’ve read 100 times before. Similarly, Pastor Marks sermons do the same. Love both!

[@erikcousins6456]

This is a great show, it brings the gospel's to life. The chosen series has brought many people to Jesus and it will never be perfect but the point of the show is to share Jesus with the lost. This show does that. We need not get caught up on legalism and focus on our relationship with God, specifically Jesus. He WILL change your life for the better. He is the LIVING WATER and when you brink of His living waters, you truly will never thirst again.

[@chelseakaymathews]

I wouldn't be mad if Mark watched the entire show and corrected it like this 😊

[@kenethsoberano]

💯

[@ellenhulslander2897]

So his is the only correct interpretation of scripture that has been discussed and debated for centuries?. Oh, ok. That is truly remarkable. Sorry, but his interpretation is merely an educated opinion, just like everyone else. The creators of The Chosen have done deep research and consulted historical religious leaders to bring a story to people as authentically as possible. My favorite part of The Chosen ap is the round table discussions of each episode. They include Dallas Jenkins, the creator of the series, a Mesianich Jewish Rabbi, a Catholic Priest, and an Evangelical historian. I'd say they have some knowledge on the subject.

[@kenethsoberano]

@@ellenhulslander2897 The Chosen is full of errors, fluff and outright lies.

[@rob4n12]

@@karencavalli7180 oh, OK Karen 🙄🥱

[@rob4n12]

@@ellenhulslander2897 I say after 30 years of teaching the Bible, Mark has something to say about it as well, and he has a right to say it…we’re still in America are we not?

[@GaryKiefer-b5h]

The chosen made me go back and read the Bible with open eyes I thought I knew the Bible it just gave different insight thanks for all your work

[@lauriestump7134]

I absolutely loved this scene! I have lived in 5 states around the country, attending many churches and worship services. Every time I have heard this story taught from the pulpit, it has included a reference to the woman being a serially-unfaithful sinful wife, that her many husbands divorced her because of this. It was only recently when studying that story in scripture that I realized we do not actually know that about her life! A beautiful part of the story as it was told in The Chosen is that chronically abused women can feel too unworthy of the Messiah’s love and attention. This story as presented in the Chosen can give them hope. Yes, we are all sinners. And some of us may believe that we are good enough on our own to not need the gift of salvation Jesus offers. But there are others of us who believe we are so sinful and worthless that the gift of salvation Yeshua Jesus extends to every one of us isn’t really meant for us. It can be hard to believe He means such a beautiful gift for us just as much as He means it for everyone else!

[@cherylaldridge8502]

I love your comment. Often we find that men from the pulpit spin women in a negative light. That is a great issue and has negatively impacted women in churches for years. Because remember…it’s always the woman’s fault for her plight.

[@ianjones935]

I came back to the Lord this past summer. This show sustained me while i was getting my practice of prayer and reading scripture into a proper routine. I cried many times at the depictions of Jesus and his patience, love, empathy, humanity and righteousness. I honestly would not have noticed any of these small issues that are mentioned by the pastor or in the comments if they hadnt beought them up. I do beleive that the Church is supposed to make sure that its members arent straying but i also think this show has reached many, many people. I was brought back by something unrelated but this show grew my love and faith in our Lord and i will be forever grateful to the people involved.

[@ThomasBugg-gx8qp]

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[@HelenRomero-hh9hd]

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[@habbiba339]

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[@willem8b873]

If the Chosen only get people to start reading God's word then they have done more for the kingdom than most Christians can say. We are all called to proclaim the gospel. Praise God and I pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us in all righteousness and give us discernment to know the truth from lies.

[@rksdmf]

This show was so incredibly instrumental in me coming to The Lord. God spoke to me through this show.

[@steelbruce5737]

It got me reading my Bible more regularly.

[@__WJK__]

🙏✝

[@kansaspatriot2051]

And THAT is the best part of this series!

[@debbyleiper8367]

I’ve enjoyed The Chosen so far. Its helped me in my faith. I think you’re all trying to pick at it. It hasn’t stopped me from understanding the Bible as it is. It certainly shows Jesus to be a loving God man.

[@selfmademary]

I think that many of us are seeking a relationship with Jesus Christ and I pray that the Holy Spirit will lead those who watch The Chosen to look deeper into the scriptures. Not all of us are fortunate enough to have good spiritual leaders in our community. I am faithful listener to Pastor Mark and he has lead me to do more Bible reading than I have in many years. Watching the Chosen humanizes Christ in a very relatable way and I am grateful for that as well. I pray the Holy Spirit will continue to direct these people to do God's work. Thank you.🙏

[@Cee_H]

They didn't imply she was a victim, they implied she was a sinner even by leaving her 2nd husband

[@gja6435]

9:10 I disagree with the analysis. John 4:4 specifically states : And he must needs go through Samaria. He didn't go to a random road, a random town, a random well. he looked for a specific person. And yes, after that more people and entire towns follow. (the show does a good job with that in season 2 btw)

[@AmberleeGuerin]

Thank you for making this more opening my eyes and reminding me that it’s “his” word that’s so very important to put first and above ALL things. Thank you Pastor Mark Thank you Father for your forgiveness and unconditional love. When I fall, please, continue to guide my feet and protect my heart. Please forgive me when I fall and when I cry out to you. I know you will never leave me, as long as I never reject you. You are the center of my life, you are ALWAYS and FOREVER first in my life. Help me to live a life that YOU want of me and to bring others to you, closer to you. You are who I want to seek, for all my days here on earth and then in heaven. Thank you father. ❤ Amen

[@nakiflo]

honestly tho, i really like this chosen tv show. it has helped me a ton of learning more about Jesus Christ. i believe if you are a true believer of Christ, you will watch this tv show with the holy spirit in it. so far, this tv show has always pointed me back to the bible. thank you.

[@hollygratton8207]

I love the chosen. It made the bible come alive. The disciples became real people to me. Made me want to read my bible more.

[@conservativesavage1076]

That's the nice part of the show. The creators recommend the view to read the gospels for themselves and do admit to some creative variances as well as telling you that The Chosen is in no way to replace the Bible.

[@kennethdoughty644]

All 4 seasons on DVD. You Are spot on MARK ! Thanks

[@CobusDerrenberg]

PERFECTLY described & analysis & cannot agree more 👍👌✨ Thank you so much 🤗✨ Best ✨

[@savannahroseblack]

I GREATLY appreciate this Pastor Mark, thank you!

[@harrymaciolek9629]

The Chosen is a tv show not scripture. It’s not perfect but neither are most denominations and preachers.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

The Chosen helped draw me closer to Christ

[@Tazbocat]

That word" humanizing" Jesus is exactly why I love the Chosen. Because Jesus does not float around with a halo. Because the apostles are just like us. Real people with real flaws. The show solidified that Jesus walked among us as a man not as a floating unattainable being surrounded by a glowing light. It puts Christ in a way that makes you feel like you can walk right up to Him, talk to Him and sit with Him, confess your most inner thoughts and He will love and accept you and change your life forever. That is the point of the show. I won't critique it or needle it. It has done more to bring people to Christ than any show ever.. And that says a lot.

[@DJH97]

Very well said and 💯 agree.

[@Tazbocat]

@@DJH97 we watch every episode witb a box of kleenex.

[@DemetriaHarris-oc6wy]

Beautiful analysis Man of God. What a way to rightly handle the word of God!

[@Fall4826]

Thanks for the review Pastor Mark, I am a new Christian and have enjoyed the show with the knowledge of it being based on the Bible. Keep up the hard work!

[@ja30906]

Used to the watch to show regularly.Purchased the first two seasons. Left when they" accidentally" Throw up a flag that they wanted everyone to see. Right before pride month. And then defending it to the point of saying if you don't like this flag don't watch so I took there advice and stopped. Yes Jesus ate with the sinners and so glad for that for I am a just a sinner saved by Grace. But he didn't say well to be inclusive let's put a baal flag up on the temple wall. Not saying no one should watch just had to follow what the Lord laid on my heart.

[@michelledutra9743]

This verse comes to mind..Man looks at the outward appearance God looks at the heart. Careful judging what you do not know.

[@Lost-in-the-EIGHTIES]

And I would add to @michelle, careful if you fail to judge. As Christians we are to judge the spirits using Godly discernment. And yes we are called to judge, but we are reminded that we will be judged by the same standard with which we judge so always do it from the perspective of love.

[@Lost-in-the-EIGHTIES]

Also I agree with @ja, for me it was the accidental flag but also learning that the Mormons own the show and or the land where the movie is shot, color me out. Some time later I saw an interview given by Johnathon Rhoumie ( actor who plays Jesus ) where he shares how he decided to play the part of Lonnie Frisbee in Jesus Revolution by grave soaking on Lonnie’s grave and asking him how he felt about Johnathon being in the movie. This is an evil practice and forbidden in the Bible.

[@kittenpaw5276]

There are a ton of secular people working on the show. I agree with @michelledutra9743. Automatically applying that they did this on purpose to promote it is I think wrong when you're judging their motives and not the possibility that the secular person working on set did it themselves. Be careful when you judge motives because you don't know their intension. If you don't want to watch the show, don't but I wouldn't go around and claim a person/persons motives when that requires you to know their heart/mind and you are not God.

[@joshswartley906]

⁠@@Lost-in-the-EIGHTIES Amen! what a carful thoughtful response, love the grace but the standard of truth in this comment!

[@blakebeye5280]

Mark you should have Dallas Jenkins on your Podcast!

[@immanuelwithsu]

I love when pastor Mark does these reaction videos. Very helpful🙏🙏

[@ShivanshuSJC]

Great commentary and thoughts. Love from India !

[@SNMIKE1]

Dallas said by no means is The Chosen a word for word translation of the Holy Bible. He stated that a lot of things that are in the movie are plausible, might have happened, by no means definitely happened. As long as they do not twist God's word, I am hooked on this show. If this show turns thousands of people to seek God and His son Jesus Christ for the true word, it's a beautiful thing. John 3:16 Godspeed ALL!!!!!!

[@2A4BDGV]

Small, seemingly insignificant, changes eventually erode the truth until its unrecognizable.

[@SNMIKE1]

@@2A4BDGV true....to those who are prone to be led astray. Thank King Jesus I'm not one. The Chosen will accomplish more good than harm. The bible is God's word. You believe ALL of it...or none of it. God left one thing out of The Holy Bible.....man's opinion.

[@2A4BDGV]

@@SNMIKE1 My concern is for those who are new to Christ and/or lack discernment, especially if they have no one to advise them. Society has a short attention span nowadays, and it's easier for people to watch programs and accept whatever is fed to them, rather than do a deep dive into the bible. Shows like this can easily be corrupted and small half truths add up.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

This show twists the Bible on the regular. You're simply too biased and blind to either see it or admit it.

[@SNMIKE1]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 um....neither blind or biased.... SIR!!!!!!!!!! The show offers more hope for people's repentance and salvation than the smut that is broadcast on virtually every network, cable, or pay for view like woke Netflix would ever be. Every word of the bible is true. No exceptions!!! Non believers and lost souls need a nudge...so if this show fills them with the Holy Spirit and they seek God and the TRUTH.....not the acceptance verbatim of The Chosen...where is the harm?! Temper your tone sir.....I wasn't rude nor said the show was overwhelmingly accurate at all. I just love how people talk on social media as opposed to in person. Your accusations to my face would garner a much more spirited response from this believer whom you don't even know. No need to respond, we're done!!!!! Godspeed

[@karkess313]

Mark, please. This show is bringing people to Jesus, and other than reading the Gospel in Aramaic, the translations will never be perfect. They are doing a great thing by touching hearts and minds, the soul belongs to Jesus. There have been times when you've been judged harshly and yet some would say erroneously. Just as God used imperfect people for his plans, he can also use an imperfect show as well. God bless you Mark!

[@mattboyles3590]

I’m afraid this show could be promoting a woke Jesus.

[@danovantuyl7911]

Thank you for the insight, while not exact truth. I do pray it helps bring some to the church where the seed planted may grow.

[@HanasDad]

Hi Pastor Mark, The Chosen is really good and it's enjoyable for me to watch the bible acted out in a way that's entertaining while I know it's not accurate. I really do believe that this show is bringing people to Christ. I found you as my pastor after reading the New Testament on my own and then watching The Chosen... I am NOT WOKE which is why I'm following you. But, I agree with what you said, if someone hasn't read and studied the bible it would be bad for them to think that The Chosen is an acceptable substitute for reading the bible. As a side note, I REALLY don't trust those "He Gets Us" ads. Have you done a review of those ads?

[@texasmarshalls]

Thank you for your commentary.

[@zebuluncovert]

You should do a bunch more of these on Chosen scenes.

[@moizaguirre7203]

So looking forward to more of these breakdowns Pastor Mark!!

[@jarrodloidl3762]

Great POV! I don't think Dallas cast her as a blameless victim. There was plenty of sin in her story, hence her repentance. Remember Luke 5:32 - actually quoted in the show. I just read this as the creative license you mentioned earlier. Good breakdown Pastor Mark! God bless, love your work.

[@WindGodMatt]

9:10 - I respect you pastor, but we kinda do know that - we have the 5 husbands thing in the bible, as you know - I'm certain you've explained, that's also a metaphor for her people. It's not just chance that our living human-form God happened to run into a woman with 5 ex husbands. He's God, he can set these things up.

[@real.revJosva]

The Chosen led me to the bible, which brought me out of Norse Paganism. The Chosen is a force for good.

[@anarivas4902]

Love the Chosen, I know there are some things which you know is not in the bible, but Jenkins always says this is not to surplant the bible in anyway . It is a show, and I see the comments on how many people have gone back to their faith in Jesus, that is sooo good!! Getting back to Jesus feet❤

[@rosannacudmore2049]

Pastor Mark, you are awesome, and make some really good points, but watch the entire episode, she is definitely not portrayed as a victim, she is depicted as a sinner for sure and she repents and turns from sin back to her husband by the end.

[@jimborice]

Truth!

[@chrissanfino761]

I like this analysis. Fair, but needed. Give credit and criticism where warranted.

[@abrahamlincoln6619]

Clearly jesus went to the well to meet her, but I wouldnt assume that was the purpose of his journey to sumaria. I appreciate your commentary. I would love to see more.

[@elchristianpodcast]

I agree, I think you notice throughout The Chosen episodes that Dallas Jenkins and his writers add a lot of their evangelicalism to it... which is not horrible, but it adds that personal commentary rather than letting it speak for itself. So in that sense, it's being interpreted.

[@MrOmar0021]

Initially I was somewhat uncomfortable with how deep you dissected the episode because I was taking it as “I know this stories, I have read them and heard them preached but it is nice to see/imagine what it was actually like with details” BUT listening to it as someone who could be coming from not a Christian background or a true believer I can see how it could confuse or misinform the watcher if not careful. Thank you sir, nice review. 🙏🏼

[@escotheguest]

Somehow mark made “I’m here to break barriers” a political statement 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Alexander1312thankyou]

He seems like he spends way too much time online.

[@MonkeyStarship]

Really this adds to the chosen. It serves to help people study and know scripture accurately and understand that the chosen is a tv show and not meant to be 100% Bible but to have a creative addition to it in areas the Bible leaves open. None of what it depicts is anti scripture.

[@rcolteyusa]

Thank you for this! I’ve felt the same way about the show, and Dallas has said this, it’s not a replacement for the scriptures, it’s to bring people to read them, so they sometimes take creative license I hope, in good faith. Pastor Mark I’d love to see you Bible nerd out on one of their Bible roundtables!

[@kennethdoughty644]

Brings Old and New Testament together as none Other As it is Written; Telling The End from The Beginning.

[@dennisclark2515]

I love the Chosen I don’t care who criticizes it! It’s brought a lot of people back to the Scriptures

[@kansaspatriot2051]

I love you Mark, but I think you're putting many of your opinions on what Dallas and crew were thinking. I absolutely agree that we should go back and read the Bible as we watch the series. The fact that this show has brought many to Jesus and those of us who already follow Him are led to dig deeper into the Word is what I see as the only important thing to point out about The Chosen. My family loves to watch it and then have an inductive Bible study on each of the stories. I've also looked deeper into the written history of the time as well. The Romans were really good about written history as were the Jews. I think they're doing an amazing job with this show.

[@stevestumbaugh]

Also I think it was not only Jesus' words that drew people to Jesus. It was Holy Spirit that people were drawn to him. Like when you walk into a prayer room and the Holy Spirit almost knocks you over.

[@EzekielBread-fv1xc]

I love the chosen and I know that there are some parts where there is some creative license thrown in, but that's just to add detail. I would say the chosen is a great way to see what Jesus and his disciples were doing at the time, but I would highly suggest that people read the Bible, while watching the chosen is good, but you can't center yourself around that, because there is so much more in the bible that needs to be heard like the book of acts and on, or the old testament in its entirety.

[@matthewroper9972]

I just like the visualization of the stories, much like I enjoyed the Hannah Barbara shows as a kid. I read my Bible amongst many Christian authors and I know there many parts they are extrapolating but it overall tells the story in a good way and hopefully lots of people will come to Christ because of it and want to seek a much deeper relationship with The Father.

[@geoffshank2422]

I'm glad to see people coming to faith through this. I pray for an honest faith. Though I have a question for pastor Mark. Does "The Chosen" come into conflict with the second commandment? What are your thoughts on this?

[@damienperry5758]

Your assessment of “breaking barriers” is more than a little biased. If you’ll notice, they’re discussing worship in Jerusalem. What he actually did when he went to the cross was tear the veil between the Holy of Holies, therefore ending the need for the Levirate priesthood. He became prophet, priest, and king so that traveling to Jerusalem annually was no longer a necessary act of worship. Did he use similar language to woke culture? Yes. But more importantly, he used modern language that is familiar to a younger audience. Woke culture has commandeered many terms and phrases, but “breaking barriers” holds no LGBTQ-specific definition

[@MainerMike]

Love your take of this Pastor Mark, I lead a Bible study here in Central Florida called "The Chosen: Biblical vs. Entertainment". I will now add woke to my entertainment side of it 😀 I am huge fan of the show too as well as a huge fan of Trinity Church but I absolutely see why you gave this take. Also, a question for you though, did you just see this scene or did you get to watch the full episode or even the first season all together. I would for you to do more of these because my last group I lead was your Black and White in a Rainbow World right before this. Big change but I do love the personification of Jesus done with the show and if this makes one person grab the Bible more and changes their life, that is worth it for me. Dallas and his team know exactly what they are doing here with the "Plausible" side but I do feel they should put that disclaimer they had on the first episode and the pilot back on in front of every episode. Keep up the amazing work with your team and you. The reaction videos are the best. I was actually planning on coming to go to Trinity Church this coming week with my best brother in Christ but we couldn't make it work.

[@glenngarland9707]

The beauty of such a project is that it can be used as a tool and discuss topics and relate them to what is happening in today’s church as so many different approaches are being adopted. Example “Hijaking the gospel for social justice”, or “soft woke evangelical center”. This production is actually pulling out those perspectives and gives pastors a chance to say “this is a good production but not really the Jesus of the scriptures, so let’s talk about the Scripture Jesus”.

[@ajribhere]

You got to watch the 1st episode, in order to watch this as tv, that is clean and safe and leads you to want to read your Bible. Just don't jump in as a believer at any point in the show, because you will knit pick all the way through the episode and still read your word but looking only for error, and not with renewed wonder and interest in the Word of God😊

[@spartan078ben]

I think the important thing to remember is that The Chosen is a TV drama first and a biblical commentary second.

[@jamiequick3607]

My grown children are watching this and coming to faith. Many who wouldn’t watch a documentary about Jesus, watch this show. It’s on local television. If you ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to the facts, you will find them.

[@MonkeyStarship]

If you watch this scene in context with the rest of the show, you see that they don’t teach that Jesus was here to “save everyone”. It does show that people need to believe in and follow Jesus to be saved. Ultimately, yes, everyone needs to read the Bible in itself.

[@dinagalli4337]

Thank you for making this video.

[@lynnstewart2326]

I watched the first 2 seasons. I started becoming weary of it at the next season. I stopped watching it. Haven’t looked back. It was the right decision for me and I agree with this commentary. Definitely have to read the scriptures when watching this series.

[@leahbia82]

Season 3-4 were great. Season 5 will be the crucifixion and season 6 the resurrection.

[@revdmcspumcsb]

As a pastor, I think you missed one little contextual piece that is from John and a seemingly small clue he John leaves for us. Remembering that John is written as a theological book on why we need to believe and profess Jesus Christ as savior. First, John 4 answers the question that is posited by Nicodemus about being born again. Chapter 3 of John deals with this question from a Pharisees perspective... how can one be born again. When you read 3:1-21 in total and not just 3:16, Jesus is clear in 17-18 that he did not come just for the Jews, not to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned... Then John the baptist begins testifying about who Jesus is and speaks about a bride and bridegroom. Ending his argument that whoever believes in the Son has eternal life... 3:36. Chapter 4 continues chapter 3 as the beginning of 4 has Jesus having to leave Judea because rumor is the Pharisees are worried that Jesus is now Baptizing more than John. He decides to go through Samaria and meets this sinful woman who has broken the laws about brides and bridegrooms by being adulterous with the 7th man she's living with. While she has to come everyday to get water, Jesus offers her a living water so that she will never have to come back... reminding us that John's baptism of repentance was a continual baptism with water... we know the Essenes took multiple baths of repentance a day to overcome their sin. But Jesus is offering her a living water that only he can offer, and it's a living water that never requires in to come again. In John, she confesses that she is a sinner in 4:17... in 4:25 she recognizes that the Messiah is coming, and Jesus replies, I am he... Vs 28 is the key verse in this whole conversation... It states... Leaving her Jar Behind... John is clear and wants us to know that she had left her old life behind as she runs to tell everyone... She's the answer to the question posed back by Nicodemus... about how someone is born again... she puts down her old life, runs to town as a new person whose recognized who Jesus was... the Messaiah... That's clear by the last line in the narrative, when the people that she witnessed to tell her... we no longer believe in him because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the savior of the world. Their statement confirms that she had told then that Jesus was the savior of the world. Sorry, I don't have time to expand the argument, but look at John 3-4 and see the fullness of John's argument.

[@InTheLightDJ]

I would say the biggest danger is to the children, ad an adult I love most of the choosen but I remember an old animation of 3 ppl that find a door of time, they hear Adam's story and it starts off by saying God mad man because he was lonely and for years I believed that was scripture untill I was about 21, we must keep this in mind as we raise our children do not let movies raise them

[@shellymichalak5993]

This show disclaims that it is not a substitute for the Bible. Although I do not agree with all of the writing I really appreciate the show. I have seen this show be a catalyst for turning towards Jesus and engaging in regular spiritual disciplines in people who were struggling in their relationship with GOD verses the world. With all the junk on tv it is a blessing to watch. It is no substitute for regular Bible study. I just pray that it has the same impact on other viewers as it has on the people who I know: it started them watching Trinity Church sermons, reading the Bible and attending church.

[@HoustonYu]

Love you Pastor Mark!

[@wadeerwin3920]

Sir, the interjection of the commentary is mainly due to the fact that most people don't understand how revolutionary that was in the 2nd temple period. Most "Christians" don't get how significant this entire event was, so they just gloss over it in the Bible.

[@JuiceBar-y9f]

Completely agree with your POV

[@Jay52051]

Think it’s a good show it does help people to understand what could of happened in that time.

[@ToniHopeLive]

Dallas Jenkins also advises everyone to please read the scriptures for them selves in the beginning of the Chosen. I am a seasoned Christian who loves the Chosen ❤ I do agree with you thou, I’ve followed you since the male stripper incident 😂and I believe you to be a since man of God.

[@tamerakwist]

I saw The Visual Bibles “Gospel of Matthew” back in the 90s. It didn’t take creative liberty with dialogue, quoting directly from the NIV, setting a standard for Jesus movies. the Chosen is good to draw interest, but I hope people are led to read the Word more.

[@PDIRTPYRO]

The advice to always read the Bible for yourself the best advice

[@GM-ln7te]

Sir, while I agree with the premise of what you say there is some artistic license that must be tolerated in a story that is 2000 years old. While He may not have come to Samaria just to see her, I think (as far as the movie is concerned) He may have been trying to get through the social norms of the time and show her that the Messiah wasn't only for the jews. Just my uneducated take on the movies and that scene in particular. May I also suggest that it is just one scene. I would love to get the cliff notes version of your feelings on the whole set of films.

[@austinfrazier7325]

Please make this an entire series. I’ve watched every Chosen episode. I would love an analysis of each Jesus biblical story.

[@jimdefazio8649]

Repentance is required of God to be accepted into his family and yet while we were still sinners at our very worst, Christ died for us and his patience with us is meant to draw us to repentance. He is patient and loving and accepting but not affirming sin. When Jesus touches us, it’s impossible not to turn away from sin or leave unchanged. I’m incredibly impressed for the most part with The Chosen overall. My one criticism is the continued usage of Jesus telling a falsehood as a joke (it’s still a lie) and Jesus was perfect and sinless and never lied or deceived even as a joke. There are other ways Jesus could be depicted as playful and humorous without telling falsehoods. Overall, terrific show that I feel captures the essence and spirit of the Bible very well.

[@normitaluvsmama]

I love your videos. I love this show too. To me, even if the show isn't totally 100% truth according to the Bible, I can relate to the characters and it pulls me in, I get so emotional in their storyline. I watch to also learn more about Jesus and the stories in the Bible ❤

[@mandoguild8524]

I mean just because she is/was or could be a victim doesn’t mean she’s not living in sin. They just putting dialogue to it. I love the chosen, no it’s not the Bible but it’s brought so many people to the Gospel, and delivered so many ppl. Listen to the testimonies of the actors on the show. It’s amazing but sure it’s not the Bible but definitely makes the stories come to life I like how they direct the episodes

[@Dannyboy-ci3qk]

anyone else notice how he takes issue with them adding the line about breaking boundaries/barriers and then proceeds to explain that Jesus was there breaking boundaries and barriers. I feel like thats another case of attaching our own perspective to something that might not be there. Every demographic and political group has used breaking barriers, not just the left. Although i totally agree with the danger of turning sinners into victims

[@NEMES1-S]

I am glad that Mark points out some ‘minor’ issues but generally is positive. Some of the scenes do provoke quite an emotional response, and I think this is a good thing in moderation. There would have been human reactions to the healings and dealings of Jesus with others; The Bible doesn’t always present these potential reactions and I think for those who heretofore have not been exposed to or influenced by these Bible stories, it is a good thing to see how Jesus might well have interacted with the people of his day.

[@eclectickatalyst2442]

Hi! Precious ppl- T|truth ✝️📖✨BE known: ONLY One Who matters iS Him| His proclamation| COMMAND of it | ANYthing | EVERYTHING. Let’s ASK Him|READ for ourselves what He says, shall we?: Rev. 22: 12-13, 18-20 |James 2:14-26, 4:17 | John 1:1-5 !!😉🎯 Appreciate YOU, Preacher Mark! ✝️🤝

[@CountryDave]

I don't have an issue with the Chosen as entertainment,but it is not Gospel.

[@RyanTheRedeemed]

No, we arent repenting of sin to be forgiven. We are repenting towards God for the remission of our sin. Big yet subtle difference here

[@chay516]

I am actually reading this account in the gospel of John. I haven’t seen chosen but I’d rather read my Bible.