The Chosen and Politics (Thematic Viewing Guide and Discussion Questions)
Although The Chosen isn’t interested in modern political debates, that doesn’t mean that the show isn’t political in a broader sense. The sh
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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.
Join me as I explore biblical adaptations like The Chosen and seek to cultivate greater appreciation for creativity, the arts, and adaptation within the Christian community.
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Kevin Keating
Jun 214 min read
Following The Chosen: House of David, The Promise Land, Testament, & the New Wave of Bible Shows
The Chosen is no longer the only Bible show in town. In just the past week, there's been a lot of news related to several Bible-based proje
Kevin Keating
Jun 514 min read
Joanna, Salome, & the Court of King Herod Antipas in The Chosen (Adapting Biblical Characters)
Below, I’ll explore how The Chosen adapts the biblical material about Joanna and the sleazy court of King Herod Antipas that surrounds her.
Kevin Keating
May 149 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 8 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
Episode 8 of The Chosen Season 4 explores the Jerusalem elite’s plot to kill Jesus (Matthew 26:6-13, John 11:45-57) and the motivation for
Kevin Keating
Apr 168 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 6 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
In Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 4 Jesus gives the Good Shepherd sermons (John 10), which contain some of the most quoted verses in Scriptu
Kevin Keating
Mar 219 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 7: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 7 of The Chosen Season 4 finally gives us the moment we’ve been waiting for: Jesus raising Lazarus up from the dead (John 11).
Kevin Keating
Feb 279 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 3: Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups & Youth)
For thousands of years, Jews and Christians have pondered why God allows faithful believers to suffer, even though he has the power to heal.
Kevin Keating
Feb 198 min read
Why did Jesus not heal her? (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)
SPOILER WARNING: This article discusses a major twist in Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 4. Please watch the episode before reading.
Kevin Keating
Feb 1613 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 4: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 4 finally brings Gaius’ storyline to its long-awaited climax, with the story of the healing of the centurion’
Kevin Keating
Feb 811 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 1 Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups and Youth)
Episode 1 of The Chosen Season 4 is a poignant exploration of the life and death of John the Baptist. The Bible Study and discussion questio
Kevin Keating
Feb 415 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 3: Recap, Review, & Analysis
It’s not often that you come across a twist in a show adapting a 2000-year-old story, but Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 4 proves to be an e
Kevin Keating
Feb 313 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Episode 2: Recap, Review, & Analysis
Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 4 centers around the elevation of two characters: Shmuel’s elevation to the Sanhedrin on account of his effor
Kevin Keating
Jan 94 min read
Deliver Us! (The Chosen Season 4 Promo)
A new promo for The Chosen Season 4 was released on Monday January 9 during the College Football National Championship. The Season 4 Promo o
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
Dec 19, 20235 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Official Trailer: Key Insights
The official trailer for The Chosen Season 4 was released to the public on Monday, December 18. With the in-theater release of Season 4 appr
Kevin Keating
Oct 17, 202310 min read
The Chosen Season 4 Teaser Trailer
A Teaser Trailer for The Chosen Season 4 was released this weekend, in conjunction with Chosen Con. We now know that all of The Chosen Seaso
Kevin Keating
Apr 25, 202318 min read
The Transfiguration of Jesus & the Second Commandment (The Chosen Season 4 Controversies)
The Chosen has weathered several controversies over the course of its first three seasons and I doubt the show's critics will stop looking f
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
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
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