06/23/2023 – A hearty recommendation for “The Chosen” series One, Two and Three / www.angel.com/chosen – free steaming /
Thank you sister Cindy for the tip! We had watched Series One but had difficulty trying to find where and how to watch Series Two. Well, now, Series #3 and its eight episodes have been available for around six months I think. So , we have been charged up from our evening watches of Series #2, preparing to finish the last two episodes tonight.
- Many might look at certain scenes and say: That is not biblical! I would ask with our knowledge of the Bible, is in fact this “fictional” scene: 1) consistent with Biblical themes, particular those that are foundational, and 2) Note, the concluding verse in the Gospel of John: “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25
- Also, what about God created us all in His image, but with unique personalities. The Chosen does an excellent job of taking biblical truth and weaving in the interplay on those unique personalities amongst His warriors, the disciple group in this case. Just saying: As portrayed, Matthew grabbed my heart. Question that you can comment on this post if you have watched it: Who would be your “hang out” buddy in the group, including the ladies, if you put yourself in that group?
- In our charitable giving ongoing review, we try to stay mindful of those sources where we have benefited personally. This series has been been the highest grossing cross funding production of all time. Drilling down, it is currently noted that $ 1.2mm of the $3.0mm needed for Series Three has been collected for full funding. So drill down under “Pay it Forward”. This is I believe a God given tool for us as messengers in our Great Commission mission. I encourage y’all to share your favorite charities so that perhaps others can join you.
- So, in terms of opportunity cost, time is ever so precious, so what did we give up to watch these six episodes so far within Series 2? For us, the answer is largely our evening sit down to Newsmax updates. Newsmax is not a waste of time as it updates to current events, very important for engaging the evil in the world. But there is a point where the marginal benefit is questionable. So, example: This was a blessing and an easy win, or better investment. For current events updates, a good test I like to use: “What did I learn in this past half hour that helps me to be more effective in engaging evil.” If the answer runs into “not much” , or even “nothing” – Always “Move on to improved productivity as a messenger for His kingdom!” Thoughts in your own experience?
- The visit with old friends this past week at a halfway point for just 24 hours was “soup for the soul”. And so it was in our brief Midwest trip back in March. It is always a prayer for I recall Jesus telling Peter: “When you get old, I will take you where you don’t want to go.” (paraphrased). So, it does result in less “fun times with good friends”, particularly those that live a good distance away. But the prayer, results in occasionally the Spirit telling us: “Stop, take a break; recharge your batteries” so to speak. Share with us your ideas for the group, so we may become a stronger remnant for Christ.
Soli Deo Gloria!
Your brother in Christ,
Jimmy