Category Archives: The Chosen

The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 6

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

I watched this episode of The Chosen last night. Here are a few thoughts and questions: The events depicted in this episode are mostly drawn from John 10. There is a strong sense that time is running out. Jesus feels … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 5

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Last night we watched another episode of The Chosen. Jesus and his disciples are making their way from Galilee to Jerusalem. The action goes back and forth between Jesus and the disciples – altogether or in smaller groups – and … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 episode 4

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

This episode was dense with stories drawn from the Gospels as well as advancing extra-biblical characters’ stories. At no point do the disciples figure out exactly how and when Jesus heals a person. They never stop wondering how they can … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 episode 3

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Some thoughts & questions from The Chosen, Season 4, episode 3: The episode starts with the story of David fasting and calling out to God for the life of his infant son. He and his wife Bathsheba (that he stole … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 episode 2

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Some thoughts and questions from The Chosen Season 4 Episode : – Jesus and Andrew are talking about the recent death of John the Baptist. They get to a point where they’re both laughing, and Andrew wonders if it’s ok … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 episode 1

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

A couple thoughts on the first episode of season 4 of The Chosen. – Judas and Zee are doing laundry. Judas wants to do more to support and advance Jesus’ mission. He brings up that they each have a “former … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 3 Episode 8

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

A few thoughts & comments from The Chosen, season 3, episode 8. – The episode is framed by the power of the Psalms in our handling life. Whatever we’re going through, we can find models & forms in the Psalms … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 3 Episode 6

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Pilate is talking to his wife about going out to meet with a friend. She claims he doesn’t have any friends. He counters that he has “useful contacts.” Do we take time to have friends who are more than “useful” … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 3 Episode 5

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

I’m continuing to share observations and questions from my viewing of The Chosen. Zebedee, now that he has two sons who are following the Messiah describes his life and legacy as “waiting for the Messiah,” takes himself to be free … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 3 Episode 3

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

My observations and questions on this episode: The central and most controversial claim Jesus made in the synagogue in Nazareth was “TODAY this is fulfilled in your hearing.” The episode expanded on what Bible readers have long noticed about Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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