5 Controversial Chosen Moments (Dallas Reacts)

[@kissisummitt]

I love how Dallas isn’t afraid to address his critiques!

[@jonathanbenson7873]

I’m sure his handlers put him up to it. Forget about him being a mystic mormon the man is a freemason. Don’t get me started on jesuit Jonathan or how they’re literally fulfilling prophecy merging the end times religions, or how this entire show is seducing people under enchantment with spell casting and back masking. The great falling away has definitely happened. It’s sad to see so many of you lukewarm reprobates have absolutely zero discernment whatsoever 😞

[@cynthiahillian]

@@jonathanbenson7873 wow

[@Anfani]

And unapologetic about it. I love it

[@Billie_Marie_]

@@cynthiahillian 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😭😭😭🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@cuteone1702]

Dallas is evil for sure, because if you say his name backwards it sounds like salad!…. Yep pure evil 😂

[@joevelez2459]

The Chosen has made me go back to the Bible, and visualize it easier. My relationship with God is growing exponentially.

[@loralee-wiggins]

Amen 😂

[@jkkaki7430]

That is so profound! Happy for you😃I feel like it covers all the bases. If you are a non believer it makes you think, if you’ve been in and out, it refocuses your faith, if you were strong in relationship already, it takes you even deeper. It’s just amazing🙌🏾

[@Deba7777]

Dallas, I love how instead of taking a defensive posture toward the criticisms you've heard, that you sit down and discuss it and it really is very cool!

[@tommiharrell9958]

I believe it shows how much Dallas and all the creators have thought thru every fact, idea and truth in The Bible, which in turn shows that they are all Devinely lead in this amazing series. I love it!

[@tonyaosborne6881]

I took no issue with any of those scenes but I loved hearing the thought process that you and your team went through to get to the point, wondefully articulated and YEAH I started tearing up again at the Nicodemus scene♥

[@karenreynolds349]

Tonya me too!!!!

[@donnahenderson4215]

My thoughts exactly.

[@dorothyroller1933]

Me too. It's my favorite episode.

[@beverlyziegler3624]

That one always gets to me too!

[@lynnekelley7545]

I don’t just tear up. My tears are of joy and hope. That one day My Savior will hug me.

[@martysinq4831]

I appreciate the fact you answer the criticisms so straightforwardly. You show us how throughly each scene is researched and studied, to portray fact and also plausible outcomes. Excellent!

[@lindahall1083]

I saw the scene where Jesus was going over the sermon on the mount with Matthew as a chance for Jesus to spend some time with Matthew. Knowing he's one to journal things, He (in this portrayal) was giving Matthew a preview of the sermon. But mostly, if you watch Matthew, it was obviously touching and blessing Matthew in a more personal way than if he just saw it during the sermon's real time. Jesus loved all the disciples and I'm sure that He spent personal time with each one of them. Jesus was most likely a very busy man. Why not include each disciple here and there on things that he needed to do. Plus, since Jesus WAS fully man, why not consider that He felt the need to clear His head and organize His thoughts about the sermon? I loved that scene! And as for Mary Magdalene backsliding, we all backslide? Whether that happened to Mary or not, we need to see a scene like that and see how Jesus allowed her back in the fold. That scene was for my/our benefit. I know we need to be discerning about representations of our faith, but some people forget to relax and think through what you (The Chosen) might be trying to get across.

[@NESShadows]

Very well said, to say that people will never sin again after becoming a Christian seems silly when we need to seek God daily and we’re still human. That doesn’t mean to seek out sin or test the waters with it, we shouldn’t dance with temptation, we need to truly lean on His understanding. And others should ask the question to themselves, if God is willing to forgive everything you’ve done to this point, wouldn’t He also forgive if you had a problem later on if you truly repent? We’re not perfect, not even as Christians because we are still human, but we should work on ourselves daily and grow spiritually, and imitate Jesus throughout our lives (in both public and private) because that’s what it means to be Christian, it comes from the words that literally mean “Christ-like”. I have seen people in a church harshly judge an individual at church who wasn’t dressed very nicely and still smelled of alcohol. They were gossiping about this person and saying how they don’t belong there. As if we can decide who’s worthy? Are we somehow better than others or more deserving of salvation than others? I would say not even by a bit. Salvation is for everyone and I believe as a Christian, we should be spreading love and His message to all. Whether they decide to listen or ignore, or even verbally attack us or spit in our faces, they deserve the opportunity just like anyone else. I have felt hopeless and ashamed when I was bonded by a sinful addiction and thought I would never be able to come back from it. Now I’m picking back up the pieces and feel more determined than ever to follow Christ. A lot of times I think back to the Apostle, Paul, and I think many should read the Books in the Bible he wrote. I have cried my eyes out when I realized just how much my thoughts or concerns felt addressed and understood, not just in those passages, but all throughout the Bible. God is good all the time 🙏🏼 God bless you and all others!

[@tedb8381]

Keep up the amazing work on the show. It’s refreshing to see this side of the Bible a more realistic side. 🙏🏽

[@TheChosenSeries]

Ted, what a wonderful point. Make sure to invite your friends to #comeandsee as well. :)

[@terrancemoore8756]

Amen Ted!

[@rosefix2723]

You are doing a great job in showing the human side of Jesus. His humor. His interaction with all the others in the show. I have grown so much in my Catholic faith since watching this show. Continue to let the Spirit guide you!!

[@brucebarber4104]

Agreed, some things like, "By the mystery of this water and wine..." and, "A man like us in all things but sin" are just 2 examples of things said at Mass where the Chosen has helped me realize just how beautiful the Catholic faith really is. God Bless.

[@guitarplayer1434]

@@brucebarber4104 catholic faith is not beautiful ... Faith in Christ is ,, your catholic faith can't save you

[@Lovingkindness.]

@@guitarplayer1434 isn’t it great that God is not controlled by our _____________ faith (fill in the blank). God is the savior of all because it is his will and plan. So while the world of religions wants to pick others apart, we can relax and enter into his lovingkindness, knowing peace.

[@guitarplayer1434]

@@Lovingkindness. I know what you mean and where you are coming from, but I can't relax because he is the Savior of only those that call upon his name ( and repent ) and I only have a short time to let people know they are deceived

[@deandalley3607]

@@Lovingkindness. you are wrong. God is Savoir of His Elect!

[@hans_____]

I started watching the show with the understanding that everyone believes something a little different, so I expected there could be things that didn't align with me 100%. That's totally ok. He can't please everybody. Just enjoy the awesome show.

[@deandalley3607]

He could please God by telling the true story of Jesus and not the foolishness & Hersey! The Moron Jesus is not the Jesus of the Bible.

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

So you want to be entertained. I see.

[@chriscockrell5939]

@@gutsandgrittv5076 =You're ridiculous. Of course she does !Just as you enjoy being entertained at times. What rock did you crawl out from under ?

[@dennisnowotny]

Me as an ethnic not practicing Jew LOVE the context of the show in my sojourn path! Sojourner(Nowotny) Levi(Levi) god of the wine(Dennis) from Amana Colonies Iowa, fifth-generation out of Vienna

[@belowaveragegolfguy8671]

Let people critique. Makes them open their Bibles and search it themselves

[@MK-mv3lu]

Hopefully they will open their Bibles and be able to discern truth from fiction for themselves..

[@deandalley3607]

Yes and they would know the truth!

[@sandytodt7447]

You have made Jesus relatable without taking away His divinity. Awesome and Inspired. Thank you Dallas. I'm sure God approves.

[@happyappy19931]

Sure, putting extra words in Jesus’ mouth is a good thing. 🙄

[@cyndeecarr143]

I absolutely LOVE The Chosen! I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen each episode. I still get a chill EVERY TIME Jesus heals someone or calls someone. But, I actually had a different thought on the Jesus saying “ there are somethings even I cannot do” to mean that He can’t lie, or break a promise.

[@cuteone1702]

All is well Dallas. “Creepy John” is my favorite line of the entire series. Thanks.

[@crct2004]

I love the Nazareth running joke too!

[@lorigthefirst]

Same 😂

[@patriciamullins6968]

Don't know if it is my favorite.But, I

[@deandalley3607]

You think that "the true "Jesus would not take offence talking about John that way? Luke 7:28 - I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John.

[@cuteone1702]

@@deandalley3607 No I don’t. Like the Bible, context is important. The Chosen is not The Bible. Most know what they are watching. The depiction of John being perceived as strange, creepy etc by those who do not know about him, is very likely.

[@deborahtate6346]

Thanks, Dallas. My husband and I lived in South Florida for 30 years and had many transplanted NYC Jewish friends. When we first watched the lively discussion between Jesus & John the Baptist, we chuckled and said, "Hey, it's like South Florida again!" We loved our Jewish friends' vigorous and often hilarious debates. We 100% got it when you portrayed Jesus & John in a verbal jousting match and weren't offended at all. (And for those of you offended by it, watch the episode again when John apologizes to Jesus for the argument.)

[@tommiharrell9958]

Exactly! I worked for a Jewish family in FL. For 7 years, absolutely loved them, also lived in an apartment complex in California growing up owned by a Jewish family. They truly are God's chosen. When Dallas mentioned how they debate.. It was an AhHa moment for me. Exactly why their families, communities work. As God planned. We could learn from them.

[@er591]

I once had a good friend I worked with who is Jewish and practiced his faith. We rarely talked about our faith but one day he told me “you know that the Jews were the chosen people“. And I said “yes and the Jewish faith is the foundation of the Catholic faith”. And he just smiled.

[@brucebarber4104]

@@er591, Roy Schoeman, a convert to Catholicism from Judaism and atheism, says that Judaism is pre-Messianic Catholicism and Catholicism is post-Messianic Judaism. He has a KZbin channel in which he posted his conversion story. It's roughly 30 minutes in length and is fascinating.

[@pollydunn3191]

Jesus would have offended these critics if they had lived during His time. They live to criticize. That is their nature. You are doing an excellent job making Jesus and His disciples relatable to everyone. 💓

[@katlyn57inParadise]

Amen!! The critics here would have been the SCRIBES & Pharisees back then.

[@happyappy19931]

While adding to the Bible. 🤔

[@susandulak4755]

Love the chosen....Everything you have portrayed has made me see the disciples as very human and Jesus so down to earth yet GOD! Don't change anything! ♥️

[@cinderellajones208]

Dear, dear Dallas…..you and the cast are doing such a fabulous job of bringing Jesus us in so many insightful ways. 99% of your audience “get it” and thank God for all of you and for having the courage to do what others have been unable to do. Bless you and the cast exceedingly abundantly above all you could ask or think.

[@ray-ph7wr]

This show has come at a perfect time in my opinion. Considering our world events considering our country and the depravity of it and the world this world is lost and if the message can be taught through this show and can convince someone to turn their life to Christ they live forever with him.

[@lsb1149]

Amen and amen, Cinderella!

[@PeterGarofalo]

@@ray-ph7wr amen .

[@dorothyroller1933]

Yes Dallas I agree. I don't see anything wrong when you show the human side of Jesus. I hope you can truly put aside the negatives. I'm actually tired of people fighting with each other in the comments when Jesus commanded all of us to love each other and the comments I see a lot of hatred instead of Love. God after IS love. People keep your opinions to yourself or just stop watching. More people love this this show, so please stop. But if you can't say something nice, don't say anything. All this behavior is sinful and really just upsets the millions of people around the world that love this show and many of them at now Christians because of this wonderful show. Ignore the bad comments Dallas. Christ is love.

[@dorothyroller1933]

Amen.

[@stevendorsey4882]

All of these "controverisal" moments to me helped to portay the true "humanity" (and in Jesus' case the divinity) of the characters in the Chosen. Of course, most of the dialog is not found in the scriptures, and that is fine as this wonderful portrayal is helping to expand our hearts and minds about Jesus' mission and work with his chosen disciples. I take no offense at anything in the Chosen.

[@glyndaobryan2039]

People need to look at the heart of the series & not get caught in the entertainment parts. As long as it’s plausible & consistent with the Bible, just enjoy & praise God that it’s reaching ppl.

[@vluessky]

Exactly

[@sharonvorpagel1600]

Good grief, how sad that there is so much criticism over such a wonderful show. The writers do an excellent job of showing the humanity of people- humor, defects and all. That's part of what makes the show so relatable. Dallas and team, PLEASE keep doing what you're doing. It's powerful!

[@curlenereamy3667]

.....SO POWERFUL....!!!!

[@gutsandgrittv5076]

Because small deceptions is how mass deception is accomplished. And media has always been a most useful instrument to change the hearts of people. Let God be True and every one of us liars.

[@BethBurns68]

I love the humor in this show. :)

[@ohifonlyx33]

Please do understand that adapting a Holy Book is necessarily going to come under some close scrutiny... I mean, the Bible is the Word of God, after all. I think as long as both sides approach the matter in good faith, we should be able to come to a better understanding.

[@meme-vd5rm]

It's powerful wrong!

[@betsypfendler8388]

Dallas, I don't know how often you read after the fact. But I have to say, as a life long Catholic - I LOVE all the work you and the staff have done. The human side of the apostles and Jesus make them so more real to me. I cry at so many episodes. I'll pray for those who can't see the greatness of what you've been inspired to do and just criticize. They need to sit back and enjoy the obvious. Those small details do not take away the greatness of God, the apostles or the prophets and one of my favorite episodes is the Wedding at Cana! The whole thing is awesome. Thank you for helping those understand. You really go above and beyond. God bless your continued efforts.

[@TheChosenSeries]

Thanks so much for your encouragement and prayers. How did you hear about The Chosen? :)

[@marcaribe5084]

@@TheChosenSeries In my case, I learned about The Chosen from trailers shown in KZbin. But I want to take the opportunity, not only to thank you and congratulate you for this beautiful show, but to ask you to continue with beautiful projects like this. Make more series, maybe continue with Paul’s story or other biblical stories with the same cast. You may also consider a new story that takes place in the modern world. But please, use the same cast 😃 That would be interesting and awesome. 🤩

[@JesusChristTheOnlyTruth]

You need to learn a lot about Catholicism and its false doctrines. May God help you with your journey.

[@kimberlycrane5324]

The "rock star" moment gave me understanding as to why James and John's mother asks for them to sit at his right and left or their difficulty to really understand he will be crucified. Whether it happened like this or not I was not there, but it seems reasonable he got this kind of attention at times.

[@2b16p]

It reminded me of the musical Hamilton and LMM went about eliminating distance between the audience and the subject matter using hip hop music. Did Jesus ever get on a platform? Who knows? But the "rock star" moment gets the 21st century audience to connect to the 1st century human beings who lived when Jesus was on Earth.

[@darlingted]

Thanks Dallas for the insight. I am a huge fan of the show and hate when people purposely pick it apart.

[@deandalley3607]

Are you a fan of Hersey? Much of the show is!

[@theresadarley7091]

@@deandalley3607 what is Hersey?

[@vtwinrev]

@@theresadarley7091 I think he probably means heresy ...

[@hemsty2]

@@deandalley3607 give us one example of heresy in The Chosen please

[@TheTravelBags]

Maybe he means Hershey, like chocolate, in which case sign us up!

[@holbvgbbbbkfz]

I'm not even Christian But this show is so beautiful

[@happyappy19931]

That should tell us something.

[@hopegap9508]

I agree with others comments and what is so emotionally moving in your shows/videos is portraying the humanness of all the characters. I really like your explanations of your thought process in why you portrayed or had the script written as you did. I agree that in some watchers comments and your replies that people learn by debate and the working out of issues. What really bothers me about some peoples negative comments about the show is actually saying and doing what the Pharisees were doing in the strict law and not showing grace and love that is the reason Jesus comes in the first place. I also know that some people cannot see the great good of the show because they cannot except one small part they don't agree with. It is sad and they loose out on so much good of the show.

[@novalees]

I love the human element of the show. Kiss the Son was quoting Scripture, acknowledging the Son, it touched me so deeply that it became my favorite scene.

[@PeterGarofalo]

amen

[@dj6756]

I rewatch that scene and cry every time.

[@gabrielruizaraujo2714]

favorite scene aswell, the perplexity of Nico knowing he was before God there, amazing!

[@Eunice.Aceto75]

I find it bewildering that up to day, people keep overlooking one simple tiny point: The Chosen is not the Bible! It's a show about the Bible, not the Bible itself! The best one ever, mind you...

[@JesseDishner]

Yes. It's a tv show. My favorite tv show, but still, a tv show.

[@meme-vd5rm]

Because it's being made by a media that is not even Christians...taking your money. Not to mention soooo Biblically wrong it's disgusting!

[@JenniferSnell_]

I love everything about the show! Thank you so much for putting this together. I cry at every episode!

[@BrownEyedGirl331]

How Jesus is depicted in the series is how I always imagined Him to be-do we really think he was like a statue in church? He most likely had to be and is magnetic, charismatic, warm, wise, brilliant, charming-He drew people to Him and always will. I never imagined Him as one dimensional and pontificating all of the time. I truly believe the Chosen depicts Him most closely to how He was and is and always will be. I especially appreciate seeing him ethnically as a Middle Eastern man as I think the Actor has those origins. To me, this is the definitive Jesus, at least as far as portrayals of Him have been presented.

[@YaakovBuchner]

So in other words, you're happy that the fictional characters depicted on the show, met your fictional perception of the Authentic Jesus.

[@isiomaifesanya]

Jonathan Roumie has both Middle Eastern and North African origins, I believe

[@kevinhockersmith8149]

Dallas we appreciate your honesty and all your WORK. We feel blessed to have these wonderful episodes of the life of CHRIST in our lives. We realize you weren't there or us and it's difficult. We are not here to Judge you but to thank you.

[@56pjr]

this show is an abomination to God. Cancel it.

[@madisonmorgan2016]

I love allllll of the jokes. It’s made me love the show even more!!! The show has been such a big help through my spiritual journey!!! Thank you soooo much for this show!!!!

[@classact9557]

Has none of these critics ever seen the Prince of Egypt?? The one with Val Kilmer and Sandra Bullock? That was an adaptation on the story of the Book of Exodus, and that movie didn't fully adhere to Scripture either. And yet it still holds up so well over 2 and a half decades later. Why? Because it captured the spirit, the drama, the action, and the essence of the original story in an incredible way. Plus, the big scenes of Moses fleeing Egypt, meeting God at the Burning Bush, the Plagues, parting the Red Sea, those were all masterfully well-done, and Scripturally sound. From what I can gather, hardly anyone has raised the same level of criticism for that movie the way they do of the Chosen now.

[@joyannfaith5140]

Thank you Dallas for addressing this. I am a huge fan of the show and the explanations you give here are spot on. You've done great so far

[@jennetthepburn4497]

The first and second season was amazing,sure I was a lil surprised at the Mary falling seen,but then it made me look inside my own self and I realized it could have happened we are all imperfect and yes we all do fall and make mistakes..no ones perfect..and the sermon on the mound...it did make me open my eyes to what it must have been like...for Jesus..amazing job...keep doing what your doing...it was awesome..it helped me with my faith...thank you

[@johnjoelraj5784]

"Wearing clothes of camel's hair, living on locusts and wild honey" sounds pretty Creepy to me! Team Peter. ;)

[@allansgoldmining]

I think those who complain regarding certain scenes are too rigid. One needs exercise an open heart with humility to fully grasp what being portrayed. Nobody knows for sure the fine details of our Lord's earthly ministry. I think the Chosen opens one's mind to the beauty and grace our savior has for us. He knows us more than we do ! So, there's no doubt he can chuckle over the things of humanity. 👍👍👍

[@markzori6882]

If you stick to scripture or incorporate it more, I think you will see less people pointing out these mistakes. Some of the things ur focusing on are not big issues but your not talking about the things that are. A lot of people are watching this because it's fantasizing Jesus not accurately representing scripture as you advertise and the issue is that a majority of people won't read their bibles after they will just take the show as facts and that is the issue, your documentation of what took place isn't factual and if God warns us not to alter scripture then why are you altering it? Ligit question why not stick to scripture and add onto or take away from other aspects? There is so little scripture in comparison to all the filler that is the issue Dallas and fans... Lack of factual content while representing that you are accuratly representing scripture 😊

[@bluzzjazz]

All I can say, is that my wife and I and three children (11,11,13), have enjoyed this series immensely. We are looking forward to season 3!

[@TheChosenSeries]

Thanks for making it a family activity, bluzz.

[@deewinston5651]

I totally get it. My husband and I are in our 70’s and love The Chosen. It makes the disciples lives come to life. They were real people, with real problems, real lives, and real feelings, who loved Jesus,and followed Him, even though they didn’t always understand. They believed and followed anyway. As Dallas has said before. This is a TV series, not The Divine inspired Word of God. Thank you for making a show that makes people ask questions and search the Bible, because they are hungry to know Jesus.✝️

[@FreshPerth]

Imagine having to explain why a joke is funny because people were offended by it 😂 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@lorigthefirst]

Exactly 😆

[@lapetitemoma]

Unfortunately this is our reality today.

[@papadopp3870]

@@lapetitemoma yes it is. I can’t stand when I hit my best punch line and…. Nothing. As. I can understand it, Jesus was fully human, too. Ok? I say everyone has their own take on and relationship with Him. Just as I have a hard time visualizing long faced self pious people singing somewhat out of tune dreary chants as joyful worship, just as you may not understand my relationship and somewhat loud style of worship. I can’t see the man Jesus as being humorless. If you do, that’s ok, too…here is your hymnal. Peace (Edited for English grammar)

[@MultiBellaRose]

Thank you, Dallas, for explaining the comments that Jesus made to Nicodemus in episode 7. I wondered about that. I have watched episode 7 many times. It's one of my favorites 💕

[@S.C.500]

The moment where Jesus jokes about the dancing also highlights the fact that God has a sense of humor. There's a moment in a Jesus movie where He's doing the sermon on the mount. At a point in that scene, Jesus goes "And when you give to the needy..... *dumps water all over a disciple* ..."

[@leonardoantonio216]

Also by the fact that Mana is literally named "what's this?" On the Torah/OT does point at some sense of humor

[@celestemergens4185]

For the record, this series is absolutely inspiring and beautifully done.

[@lylawhalen5444]

Right, when Nico kneeled Jesus didn't say DON'T do that.... He said u don't NEED to do that 🦁

[@federicaiodice4383]

i love how calm and mature this is. Like you are addressing with maturity and objectivity the critiques and this shows how humble you are, and that everything that you're doing is for God and not for your own "glory". blessings! Can't wait for season 3!!!!

[@Sunset-chaser777]

Funny thing…what Dallas is mentioning that people are upset about are the things I love most. I feel the portrayals are amazing, and show how real Jesus and the Apostles were/are….

[@tommiharrell9958]

Amen! Me, too. Guess we are human and in touch with our souls and filled with The Holy Spirit.. I believe it!

[@karenreynolds349]

I was never bothered with any scene because I get what your doing!!!! I honestly don't know why people are so upset about certain things!!!!! Just saying!!!!

[@4july99]

Once or twice I haven’t been a bit uncomfortable with creative decisions you’ve made but in so many other places I’m just blown away by the touch of the Holy Spirit on the whole thing. Some of the scenes and the dialogue are so inspired and give fresh insight into the word of God. Praise God and thank you for all you’re doing.

[@56pjr]

this show is an abomination to God. Cancel it.

[@4july99]

@@56pjr personally I think closed minded comments like that are more likely to make God sad. Bless you. I hope you find God’s love

[@blidea9191]

@@56pjr 1. Cancel culture sucks. 2. You never ever read the Bible. 3. Hope someday God shows in your face how much you're wrong.

[@TheTravelBags]

@@56pjr please explain.

[@matthewgreganti4838]

Excellent way to address some of the issues people have with the show. I personally didn't have any misgivings on these five and I feel the explanations Dallas gives here are spot on. A character doing something in a show doesn't necessarily mean the show endorses it. As we all know, Peter could be a hot head and was usually an all or nothing kind of guy, often sticking hi foot in his mouth. And as strong as John's personality was he undoubtedly clashed with people, even Jesus to a degree. Oddly enough I have seen some of my own traits in John's portrayal in this show and that makes it immensely more relatable. Keep up the amazing work you guys. This show is touching people's lives. 😁🤗

[@56pjr]

this show is an abomination to God. Cancel it.

[@SueProv]

I'm a huge fan of the Chosen and suspended my disbelief because it's ok to do that. Since you mentioned it, the one thing I found ridiculous was a stage being built for the sermon on the mount. A waste of time and resources and simplicity. But it's up to me to choose my reaction. My reaction is move on for myself. and enjoy and enter into the spiritual aspect.

[@MolyBDenum-lh3wy]

The building of the stage was honestly a bit ridiculous with the handing out of flyers etc almost made the sermon feel like a production to me 🤷🏻‍♀️ but that didn’t take away my love and support for the show. I understand that not all decisions would be absolutely perfect and at times listening to constructive feedback won’t hurt. I’m excited to see what’s to come 😃

[@PeterGarofalo]

@@MolyBDenum-lh3wy I thought so too at first , but then I thought why not, it's not scriptural , in fact Jesus sat down to teach , as traditionally sitting is a position of authority, He now sits at Gods right hand , but it brings across so many elements . & creates an impact , it's theatre , it's a show. Peter wanted to build 3 booths for Jesus, Moses & eEliijah. How do we know that the disciples didn't build a stage for him & Jesus didn't actually use it , so it was never mentioned in scripture. It doesn't really matter, & could it be that the Holy Spirit who is using this show actually inspired the crew to add a stage. ? ?

[@darkangel15221]

@@PeterGarofalo The building of the stage didn't bother me. I realize that a television series does have to include things for visual impact. I took it a visual representation of Jesus presenting Himself to the masses. It was impactful. As the saying goes, "The stage is set..." and it certainly was, as the most important events in human history were about to unfold.

[@joolz5747]

There are things I don’t like everyday in my life but if I focused on them I would miss the beauty of the BIGGER PICTURE. This is not a Bible study. It is a media production and the creators have creative license to embellish as they choose. It never takes away from Jesus Christ our Savior. So I expect O may not agree with every single thing in it. So what? It is about my deep love of Jesus and His deep love for us.✝️🙏🧡

[@SueProv]

@@joolz5747 Exactly. It's just a comment. I have friends who make so many nit picky observations that I just ignore. The Chosen family are pouring themselves out sacrificially with all they do especially Dallas. God bless them all. It's a great production all around.

[@cuteone1702]

If I had a vote I WOULD VOTE TO NOT CHANGE A SINGLE THING.

[@jeannekimura7995]

Nice to hear from you today! Thank you so much for the care you take to speak to the fans and critics about their concerns. I can hardly wait for the next season to begin!

[@davebartlettnielsen4066]

I truly hope to see The Chosen pass the goal for 7 seasons. This series is positive interpretation.

[@roxanneiten6328]

My husband actually said, “ I never really understood the Bible until this show.” I believe this was a vessel to help people come to the Bible with so much more understanding. I also have been thirsty for reading the Word. I thank you Dallas, cast & crew for all you do & will continue to do. I can’t wait for season 3!!! God bless you all!

[@lanatodd9605]

Thank you Dallas for taking the time to address these issues! I love The Chosen! Looking forward to season 3! ❤️

[@bernadettematera-stacey1982]

I loved Jesus and John's conversation by the river. I could feel their family closeness. Beautiful writing: 'my father's prophecy, Your eema's song..' . Thank you Dallas and all the writers. This series has caused me to love Jesus and His word more and more.

[@gregaj7]

I stand that "The Chosen" is one of the best shows of all time, and i do 'split-hairs' on terminology of English translations, to include the Geneva, 1611, other KJV's, NKJV, and many more English versions, while also learning the Hebrew/Greek to know what should be there that either is not or the wrong term used. I praise YHVH-God, in the name of Yeshua/Jesus, that the Holy Spirit/Ruach Ha'Qodesh is using this show to reach those who can be reached with this method and medium. May Dallas and the whole of those working with him continue to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Yeshua/Jesus.

[@kimmyfromtn6330]

My Dear Brother, thank you for addressing these issues, but as you know, you will always have critics when you are spreading the Good News of Jesus. People need to look outside the box and put themselves as it may have been in real life. I believe it’s a scriptural series, but with extra content to make us more “relatable” to Jesus and His Times in the Bible. I enjoy watching it as how things might have been, while staying scriptural. People need to think that these were real people who had emotions and moments that may have not always have been mentioned in the Bible specifically. While it’s a series about the Bible, there is room for entertainment to show more relatable stories on their lives. God Bless you and this series.

[@pcb8639]

And here I always thought JESUS was and is a Rock Star. God Bless

[@albranch1]

The ROCK of Ages and the bright and morning STAR.

[@elsadavis3294]

Your show has caused me to love Jesus even more

[@pianoplayer2260]

Is that Jesus of the bible? Watching Jesus on the screen will add to nothing at the judgement seat. You might watch this show and not even know Jesus Christ. I am convinced that most people who call themselves know religion instead of Jesus Christ. Or they have created their own God in their head. That is why we must make sure that we know the God of the bible and know that we are truly saved. Lay religion, Christian culture, and even politics aside. Someone who truly loves you is reaching out to you not willing that you should perish (2 Peter3), but that you be saved from the price of your sins. With that said, how do you deal with your sin? Yes you. How many times have you lied, lusted, or stolen? I'm guilty, what about you? I hope you feel convicted. But if you're going to reject the free gift of salvation, you ought to think about where you are going after death. Is this your mindset? Luke 12:19 Please please do not be this person that Jesus described here. I don't care how if you are in a ministry or even behind a pulpit. And their is no shame in getting saved. Matthew 7 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. You see there will be professing Christians that were not actually saved. I want to help you. Matthew 18:3 "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." Because of God's holiness we cannot be in his presence as we are in our sin. No matter how righteous one may appear everyone has sinned and one sin can lead to hell, but there is a way out. We don't deserve it but God made a way that we may become the righteousness of God (Romans 5). I want you to have 100% assurance of salvation. Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 14 6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. Romans 6 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 10 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13For WHOSOEVER shall CALL upon the name of the Lord shall be SAVED. Here is the gospel straight and simple: 1. Truly acknowledge that you have sinned against a perfect God and you are worthy of hell that can only be saved by the blood of Jesus Christ 2. Believe that Jesus died for and covered all of your sins and rose again. 3. Say to God that Jesus Christ he is your saviour. Please let me know. I am praying for you, today is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

[@deadmetal8692]

'Creepy John' is still one of my favorite lines.

[@YHWH101]

Right! It’s creepy to eat locusts

[@tbong9293]

Mine to!

[@deadmetal8692]

@@YHWH101" you vill eat zee bugz and you vill be happy." - K. Schwab

[@alicemcpherson7961]

😂

[@ronpalmer2u]

I am 84 years old and I have loved Jesus Christ all my life. I am spiritually moved by the Chosen. Thank You and Excellent work, Thanks to all.

[@Gg-ij7li]

JESUS IS COMING BACK SOON, ACCEPT THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST IN YOUR HEART, REPENT OF YOUR SINS AND YOU WILL BE SAVED! REPENT FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@scubalady2]

I can appreciate your addressing some issues, Dallas. Speaking for myself, I had no issues with these scenes. I can see the art in this show and love the story telling and bringing this story to life for us.

[@clovesjs]

I love the show and contribute. I love the content and understanding the purpose of the show, and so I’ve never had a problem with anything presented. My only hope is that during a future season a representative from my faith tradition, the Orthodox tradition, might be considered or consulted in some way. I love and respect my Western brothers and sisters, but my heart is Eastern.

[@crct2004]

I would be interested to know what would be different. I do not know much of anything about the orthodox tradition.

[@Lovingkindness.]

Instead of having an eastern heart, why not have the heart following Gods spirit? “He, the spirit of truth, will show you all things”. Then you would see the good working of our God in all things.

[@deborahgarciasandoval3225]

This is bar none the best series I have ever seen done on the life of Jesus I cannot begin to thank you enough it has opened up the Gospels for me in unimaginable ways just to think of Jesus as a human being that walked on the earth of course he’s God but it just was wonderful all the nuances the cultural incorporations and just absolutely making it so relatable you guys did the most outstanding job ever I 100% support you and I cannot wait for season three

[@brendalujan1299]

You knew exactly what I needed. That's the pushback I'm getting from people in my church. You've given me some tools to dialogue back not argue just present what you were trying to tell. I do find it humorous that everybody thinks they know what's best, that they know what it was like in the first century. When your Bible scholars sat together and decided on something I don't have a problem with it. They are definitely more well-read than I am. But when you're watching something exercise a little bit of discernment - decide for yourself as you're watching the show you don't have to get angry. Would Jesus do that? Would he be upset at how he's depicted or he just be happy that he's in more people's hearts than he was before and more bibles are being opened than before? Thanks Dallas. 🙏

[@wrwegmann]

I love your explanations behind the thinking in the script writing. You are doing an inspired job developing a story behind the truths in the Bible. Please don't let the critics deter you. The show has moved me so many times I can't count, and many times caused me to dig deeper into scripture to research a point. You and the team are doing God's work.

[@rp0209]

Hello Dallas. I am blessed each time I rewatch an episode because each episode points me to the Bible where I can have more in depth Scripture verses relating to that episode. The fact that the emphasis is at times on Jesus’s humanity makes me understand and appreciate so much more how Jesus can totally relate to us when we are lonely, sad, misunderstood, hurt and suffering. He has been through it all and for me personally, this aspect of Jesus enables me to draw closer to Him each day of my life. I believe totally that Jesus must have the most amazing sense of humor ever😀.

[@APatriotsPerspective]

First of all, I really love the show. I can truly say that it has rekindled my faith in some ways. It is very moving and touching the way you portray certain characters. I don't agree with everything, but that's okay. I find it to be very entertaining and inspirational. You will never please everyone, and I hope you don't try. None of us were there to see how all of these events played out, so there is a lot open to interpretation. I have learned to enjoy what others create, while still holding to my own beliefs on how these events actually happened. The way you portray Matthew, Mary Magdelene, Eden, and especially Nicodemus makes them much more human and relatable. The scene at the end of episode 7 (Nicodemus and Jesus) is AWESOME!!!! Very powerful and moving. I can't wait for season three! God Bless you all!

[@legendofgamer1995]

This will be the biggest project you'll ever do. The pressure on you must be insane. Stay in prayer, and do your best. You've done great so far.

[@JuliaB1955]

It amazes me that you even have to explain these scenes to anyone. It takes all kinds, I suppose. GREAT JOB, Dallas! Thank you a thousand times over.

[@cosmic_order]

One of my least favorite moments was when Jesus was troubled by the suffering that he knew was ahead of him and one of his disciples asked him what was wrong and he said "oh it's nothing". Jesus wouldn't have lied like that. That said, I know the writers of the show aren't perfect and aren't going to catch everything. If I want a perfect account of Jesus' life and ministry I'll go to scripture.

[@sleeplessonterra9845]

I love that Dallas and the team even made this series. It takes courage in these times to speak of Jesus, faith is so beautiful.

[@natashasproles4608]

Love God with all of your heart, soul and mind....not with all of your judgements...I love this series...it is brilliant

[@dominicskywalker]

When I took my apologetics class in high school One of the points that was made was that God can’t do everything that is illogical or against his nature. For example creating a one ended stick or a married bachelor. So when Jesus was dancing with his disciples and he said “I can’t do everything“ I didn’t think much of it because I agreed with it for reasons stated before.

[@cynthiat6505]

Your explanations are so valuable! Thank you! My entire family, 3 households, love what you have done. We all see the nuances and it makes us dig deeper. Bless you all!

[@MangaSamte]

A book that really helped me relate more to Christ or even for that matter the rest of the people mentioned in the Bible prior to watching the Chosen was 'The Jesus I never knew" by Philip Yancey. A great read and a great recommendation to all!

[@dawngrant2347]

Love love love your explanation in each of these situations ❤️

[@emelendez4446]

Why are some people focused on certain liberties taken to enhance the show, provide humor, or interpret in a way to help us relate to the disciples, Mary, Jesus & others? Such people are missing the bigger picture here. Stop the murmurings and be grateful. Thanks to Dallas and his team, we are able to enjoy all the beauty, teachings, and miracles of Jesus in a way which is reaching millions across the world!! How glorious it is, and to also know many are returning and/or finding God because of this show. Let us give Praise to God and Him to bless all who work to bring us The Chosen. Thank you God and thank you Dallas! 🙏❤🙏

[@gabrielaortegon8385]

Thank you, Dallas for taking the time to explain all these things to us, you don't have to but it's really illustrating!!

[@jimmerkerlin5005]

Dallas, thanks for being strong and faithful, because some "Christians" can be so stinking critical of everything or everyone, except themselves! They certainly can test ones patience with their pettiness. These "Brothers & Sisters" in the Lord are so unhappy with themselves in life, that unless they're tearing someone else down, they cannot be happy with themselves. These are the ones that Jesus spoke of when he said, check the plank in your own eye before you worry about the splinter in someone else's. May they learn from what you already have learned. Continue doing just what you're doing! Excellent job to everyone making this show a reality. Many blessings! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@wtk6069]

Whether people agree with every choice or not, one of the best things this show does is start these kinds of conversations.

[@camdenstratton2121]

Hey Chosen! I absolutely love your show and am such a passionate fan, in fact I run my own Bible study at my university about this show but I have one question that I would love to get answered that I can't seem to find any debates on. The scene in episode 3 of season 2 of Little James talking about his disability. I am curious the motives behind that bc it is never mentioned in scripture and I feel as if that would have such a big influence on people if it is never even mentioned in scripture. This does not make me veiw the show as anything less and I always will continue to love it but this is something that has been on my mind as I am about to talk about that episode in my study!

[@crct2004]

I noticed this but found it helpful as I have been praying for healing for a very long time and could so relate. I took it as part of the helpful creative license but would love to see it addressed further.

[@kmbn1967]

I believe that Jesus can heal. However I think of Joni Erickson-Tada who is paralyzed from her shoulder down. From her accident at 17 she was asking God to heal her. She’s now over 60 years old and she’s still paralyzed but look how God has used her over the years. God has a purpose for every one regardless of the circumstance whether we are healed or not healed. Suppose He can bring more people to Himself in your unhealed state? Isn’t that greater? Your life and your suffering saving people from eternal hell? But isn’t that what Jesus did? We have to be cognizant of the fact that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than our own and what might seem horrible and unfair with a “how come God hasn’t ..”, will be the biggest rewarded blessings in heaven. I firmly believe that when we get to heaven and we understand what God was doing we will go o I see praise the the Lord! The most important thing is our relationship with Jesus. So, even though nowhere in scripture spoke about Little James being disabled , it did speak about Paul having a thorn in the flesh which God refused to take away. Have you ever had a thorn stuck in any part of your body, in particular your foot? Painful, uncomfortable and can get infected. But He said to Paul “My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness. If you can believe God for healing, go ahead and hold onto His word. Remember Hezekiah when God said “set your house in order, you’re gonna die”? Hezekiah begged God for more time (he was just 39), and God gave him 15 more years. So ask. However, if you’ve been asking and nothing’s happened,continue to ask but ensure that you are doing what God wants you to do in the meantime, and enjoy your life as is and be thankful and keep your relationship on point with Him. One thing to note though, Little James never asked Jesus on the show for healing, he was afraid Jesus would throw him off the team if he made it an issue, that’s what he said to Thomas during that one very long uncut scene. If at the end of your life you are still not healed of your infirmity, guess what, you are going into heaven whole for all eternity, AND I bet you’re gonna get rewarded for living faithful in spite of not seen a manifestation of your healing?I bet you?

[@commonsense246]

Well the first one is just stupid. Some people do not realize that Jesus was The Son of Man. Human people!! These are people who get their affirmation from always seeming to be right or knowledgeable. So they complain so they can get attention to their knowledge! These in my opinion are perfect examples of Pharisees. Pity them. They are so concerned about the splinters of the show, they fail to see the logs in their behavior. Pray for them and then forget them. Nothing will please these folks, not even that the unsaved are being reached by The Chosen.

[@lukewilliams448]

Son of man in Judaism actually refers to a divine being from Daniel 7:13-14

[@erint2115]

Thank you Dallas for always sharing your heart. And I thank God for giving you "tough skin" for this project. 💗

[@marcreno893]

It’s a shame you have to make a video like this at all.. but on the other hand there will always be haters and a response to them rather than ignoring them will hopefully open their eyes to the fact this is just a new and enjoyable way to learn and bring people to Jesus. Can’t wait for season 3

[@susanfanning9480]

You're right about there will always be haters. I'm surprised a lot of the haters are Believers, though.

[@carbar2215]

Some people need to complain about anything and everything. Thankyou for setting them right. Love and prayers to you all🥰👍🙏🙏🙏

[@loganleroy8622]

I have loved the show after two seasons so far! My only critique of the show has been their use of writing and passing around paper like it was an inexpensive commodity. Literacy rates in Judah around this time are estimated to be around 15% at most. I feel like doing a montage of people spreading news of Jesus' movements shortly before he arrives in a town by word of mouth would be much more accurate. The other thing is that because paper was so expensive the font of the Hebrew characters on paper would never be as large as they are portrayed. I do not believe this detracts from the message of the show, but it's just a detail that I thought ought to be mentioned.

[@1TimothyFourTen]

I love the sermon prep. It made me cry when he turned to Matthew and said, blessed are uou when ppl say all manner of things against you falsely... Just beautiful

[@rdrun51660]

All I want to say is bless you Dallas, I feel like you are trying to honestly do your best. I can’t even believe these are issues, but then from other Christians I can. If we, as a body of believers, started working on the 100’s of major issues like homeless, peace or faith and not jumping over mountains to pick up pebbles, what an awesome group we would become. I had one persons write a novel about how I had to go to confession and repent of my sinful ways, because I used OMG in a comment, OMG! 😀 Bless you again brother, your patience and kindness is light years ahead of mine!!!

[@isaiasherrero7889]

I love the show so far and I can’t wait until the release of season 3 keep preaching and spreading the gospel!

[@Anfani]

I feel like I’m crazy because i literally have no complaints about the show other than me not being in it. 😂😂😂

[@nickeyroe2389]

Keep doing what you are doing! Maybe those critics have something to hide. Can't wait for season 3, God bless you and the entire team in abundance.

[@_Tom_B]

I really appreciate that you take the time to do these responses and would encourage you to continue as you are able. It demonstrates you understand and respect real concerns for doctrine, which, in turn, demonstrates you take it seriously too and have a reverence for who's story you are telling. That will keep people like me coming back - those you described at the beginning as liking the show but coming across things from time to time that made us go, "what did he man by that." Thanks again. God bless.

[@sethsipe6842]

Loved hearing the thought process! Thanks Dallas!

[@kimkulhawick1565]

Dallas, you and Amanda are doing great. This is so anointed. You have as part of this series Bible scholars and also Rabbis I pray for the chosen team daily. Every episode has been such a blessing. I can’t hardly wait for season 3 God bless you

[@marinafranz645]

All I want to say is: thank you! Thank you! Thank you for this show!

[@stacykansil7009]

people really need to chill sometimes, it’s a show 🙄😮‍💨 why take everything seriously? get offended by things, why? 😵‍💫

[@anastasiawebb1610]

I agree. It's like watching Stephen Colbert and Fox News, knowing that they are not legitimate accredited news sources, just entertainment with loose connection to the content.

[@bonniefogg1095]

Whoa!! I am totally amazed at the criticism that was sent in. Please just keep on keeping on with your approach of allowing the characters to be more "real life" than stoic. Blessings and so anxious for the next episode. Guess I am just too old fashion to see things that are not there. It is great to be 75 and knowing each day is a gift and soon real soon I will receive the "Present" of my Redeemer. Thank you to everyone involved with The Chosen.