Lazarus, Martha, and Mary of Bethany in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
In today's post, we'll see how The Chosen uses Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, to explore this interesting question. We'll also
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I believe the Arts can give us fresh eyes to see the significance of the Bible and the beauty of the Gospel.
I also believe the Bible can provide the arts with complex characters and stories with profound insight into the human condition.
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Kevin Keating
Dec 28, 20236 min read
The Chosen Leads the Way: The Top 5 Bible Adaptation Stories of 2023
2023 was the biggest year for biblical adaptation in recent history. Even as mainstream movies and streaming services struggled, The Chosen
Kevin Keating
Apr 1, 20239 min read
What to Expect in The Chosen Season 4
The Chosen Season 4 began shooting recently and it's natural for fans to be curious about what we can expect in the new season. For the most
Kevin Keating
Mar 10, 202315 min read
Thomas and Ramah in The Chosen & Scripture (Adapting Biblical Characters)
The romance between the Apostle Thomas and his girlfriend/potential fiancé Ramah has been a topic of significant interest for fans of The Ch
Kevin Keating
Feb 24, 202316 min read
Yussif, Jairus, & Shmuel in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
The Chosen includes several Pharisees among its cast of recurring named characters. Today we will be looking at Shmuel, Yussif, and Jairus,
Kevin Keating
Feb 21, 202313 min read
Reflecting on The Chosen Season 3 & Anticipating Season 4: What Worked & What to Fix
It's been a couple weeks since the release of The Chosen Season 3 Finale (Episodes 7 & 8) and it feels like a good time to reflect on the cu
Kevin Keating
Feb 15, 20238 min read
Ears to Hear (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 7 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 7 of The Chosen Season 3 centers around the chaos that the Apostles cause by sharing Jesus' teachings in the deeply-divided, multiet
Kevin Keating
Feb 3, 202339 min read
The Chosen Season 3 Episode 7 & Episode 8: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 7 and Episode 8 of The Chosen Season 3 bring a close to the biggest season of the show so far, while juggling a lot of storylines, b
Kevin Keating
Jan 31, 20239 min read
The Feeding of the 5,000 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 8 with Youth or Small Group)
The Feeding of the 5,000 is the centerpiece of Episode 8. Other than the events of Holy Week (Jesus' betrayal, judgment, death, and resurrec
Kevin Keating
Jan 28, 202314 min read
Pontius Pilate & His Wife in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Season 3 of The Chosen has introduced several important characters, but none of them is as well-known and significant as Pontius Pilate. Aft
Kevin Keating
Jan 16, 202319 min read
The Chosen Season 3 Episode 6: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 3 has a lot going on:
We meet Pontius Pilate and his wife for the first time
We see a vision of Jesus in the
Kevin Keating
Jan 11, 202310 min read
Intensity in Tent City (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 6 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 3 adapts Matthew 11/Luke 7:18-35, a story in which messengers come from the imprisoned John the Baptist to Je
Kevin Keating
Jan 9, 202317 min read
The Chosen Season 3 Episode 5: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 5 of The Chosen Season 3 has some of the heaviest moments in the show so far. It's also dense with Scripture, packed with plot, and
Kevin Keating
Jan 5, 20239 min read
Clean Part 2 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 5 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 5 of The Chosen Season 3 is the second installment in a two-part arc titled "Clean" and adapts Mark 5:21-43. Episode 4, the first ha
Kevin Keating
Jan 2, 202313 min read
The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 4 may not be the most impressive installment of The Chosen Season 3, but it is still a testament to how much this season has improve
Kevin Keating
Dec 29, 20229 min read
Clean Part 1 (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 4 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 3 turns our attention back to the disciples of Jesus and the weighty calling that they received in Episode 2.
Kevin Keating
Dec 27, 202214 min read
The Chosen Season 3 Episode 3: Recap, Review, & Analysis
In the wake of the jam-packed, two-part premiere, Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 3 slows down the action and provides us with a heartwarming
Kevin Keating
Dec 20, 202210 min read
Physician, Heal Thyself (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 3 with Youth or Small Group)
Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 3 was released on December 25 at 7:00 PM. The episode is titled "Physician, Heal Thyself" - a reference
Kevin Keating
Dec 6, 20229 min read
Two by Two (Exploring The Chosen Season 3 Episode 2 with Youth or Small Group)
If you're planning on watching The Chosen Season 3 for pleasure, my suggestion is that you watch Episode 1 and Episode 2 together, since the
Kevin Keating
Nov 29, 202210 min read
Little James in The Chosen & Scripture (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Up until his big moment in Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 3, Little James has played an appropriately small role in The Chosen. With only a
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