Thank you so much to everyone who is taking the time to watch this video and others I have been creating about this show! I love how diving deeper into the context opens my eyes and can totally change the way I see scripture, deepening my relationship with Christ. I love that I am able to share this others, and humbled by your views and comments. One quick disclaimer about this week’s reaction: I make a joke about the fact that Jesus calls his mother “woman.” Please know that this is a joke. There is no part of me that believes Jesus willfully disrespected his mother. It does sound sassy, though 🙂
The show is brilliant. I already loved Jesus, but now I love Him more. And the more I see, the more I want to read my Bible. The show is bringing me so much understanding. I can’t wait to meet Him face to face, so to speak 💖
I am blessed in seeing Jesus in the more human aspect, not diminishing his divinity, relating with fun and humor, compassion, kindness and wisdom to each person in contact with him. This is something we've missed often as we read the narratives of the gospel. I am blessed, and am sharing that blessing to others, to watch thoughtfully The Chosen. Praying for its intended ministry of reaching more people and transforming and deepening lives of Jesus followers. 🙏👍👏
Appreciate these...very thoughtful. Quick note...the reason I had Jesus call Mary "Mother" instead of "Woman" is solely because "Woman" was actually a term of endearment back then, but I didn't think that would be understood by the majority of the audience. Thanks again!
Yes! You know, maybe the day after I watched the season 2 premier, I listened to a sermon on the Cana wedding by the Bible teacher, Malcolm Smith, and he elucidated also that the word ~woman~ was a Jewish term of endearment.
@@jayschwartz6131 They do work for many devices and are continuing to be improved for all. Just not for livestreams, obviously (no subtitles can work for livestreams). But of course it's not accurate to say the efforts are useless when they work in nearly every method of watching...we're inventing new technology here and things will take time.
When I first moved to Texas in 1998, my Steve (RIP) Would call me, “woman”, he explained it WAS a term of endearment, over the years things changed, we would get angry looks, esp from the men, so he stopped calling me “woman” (made me proud when he did, because I was HIS woman 💙). Which I was ok with, because he started calling me, “my baybeeee” (sadly, I lost him at the young age of 42 to ALS)., so when y’all move to Texas, DO NOT call your wife, “woman”....lol
@@DallasJenkinsOfficial Dallas I have a Chromecast and it would not cast audio other than English. My relative in Colombia has a Roku and she experienced the same. I am not talking about livestream. I am talking about the regular episodes from the app. Send to TV option does not send alternate audio nor subtitles. Only English without subtitles is casted to the TV. These are the two most popular devices. This is a fix required on the app or non-english speaking people cannot understand the show
If you notice in the first scene at the temple, Mary said PLEASE. She also said PLEASE to Jesus at the wedding. How many times have we asked PLEASE when we pray? I love this series of The Chosen.
In the Catholic tradition, Mary is our intercessor because Jesus trusts her requests. When we hear her say "please" to him, this comes to mind instinctively. Mother Mary, pray for us.
This explains why I'm horrified at how many Americans are happy to command God, rather than asking him for assistance. If you say "God bless America", you're making a demand. If you say "God. Please bless America", you're making a request. 🙏
What struck me about this episode (& never before had I thought of the Wedding at Canaa this way) was how reluctant (possibly fearful?) Jesus was to publicly perform a miracle at this time. In 'The Chosen', Jesus looks absolutely crestfallen when His Mother Mary first raises the issue of her friends having run out of wine at their child's wedding. Jesus says "it is not yet my time", and the actor really nails the knowing look on Jesus's face: He *knows* that once He begins His public life of spreading the gospel, the clock begins ticking to its inevitable, horrific conclusion. The longer Jesus can wait to begin, the longer He gets to spend alive on this earth. So, in essence, the miracle of the wine at Canaa is the beginning of the end for Jesus's earthly life. He knows it, but His Mother Mary does not. Which is why she does not hesitate to ask Him to help. Mary doesn't realize what she is asking of Him. It's so huge. At the time, only Jesus knows it. (And we, the viewers, who know what happened soon after Jesus began publicly performing miracles and preaching the Good News; His days are now numbered). I thought Jonathan Roumie captured Jesus's conflicted feelings brilliantly. Yes, Jesus is God... but He's also human. Most humans would not be eager to hasten their own end, and Jesus appears to be no different in that regard.
I do agree that Johnathan'n portal of our savior was brilliant. He seemed to be a MORE REAL person with REAL FEELINGS! He and the othe actors of course made it easy enough for a child to understand. My grandchildren love the chosen and so do I. Big ups to the director of this movie. I know the Father is proud!!!
Also, Mary told him that it wasn't his time when he was younger, so he's been conditioned that way. She was telling him that maybe it's time. He's thirty now, and she has seen him do miracles already I'm sure. they have kept it quiet until now. He was probably told it wasn't his time when his father died as well.
Chosen is the best show depicting the life and times of Jesus that I have ever seen. It shows Jesus' compassion and Holiness. Will bring you closer to our Lord and Savoir!!
My favorite moment in this episode is when Jesus leans over the amphora, seeing his reflection in the water. As Thaddeus tells Mary M about the permanence of cutting stone, Jesus changes the water into wine. Nothing will ever be the same! The public ministry begins and the world changes.
Calling Mary "Woman" is not sass, not is it a rebuke. Jesus called her woman both in Cana, before his first public miracle and at the foot of the cross. It is a reference to the woman of both Genesis 3:15 and Revelation 12:1. Her relationship with Him is so much more than physical motherhood...it is all over the Bible!!
Exactly! The Bible begins with “Woman” and ends with “Woman” making Mary everyone’s mother! Jesus’ calling his mother “woman” makes her the co-redemptrix in salvation history……………
@@deborahszafraniec4829 From the Bible. The Protestant DO NOT have seven books in their Bible that were included until the revolt. Mary is referred to as the “woman” from the beginning to the end of the Bible. You just have to want to see it, because it’s there…………
Brandon, just came across your channel. B E A utiful! "Totus Tuus, Maria!" ... to Jesus through Mary! As a sinner, and a significant sinner, I absolutely love to watch the portrayal of Mary Magdalene! I was captivated by the artistry of Season 1episode 1 ... absolutely beautiful. Every scene portraying Mary of Magdala since that first one has encouraged me to trust that the Good Lord loves sinners who desire to REPENT and love Him! May the Good Lord bless every reader of this comment and those who want to love God!
I believe the purpose of the opening scene is when Mary says "it's to early for this" and Jesus replied, "If not now when?" At the wedding the roles are reversed with Jesus saying, it's not my time " and Mary telling him it is.
I think the key element here is the concept, "if not now, when?" ...it gives incredible veritas to the Christ leaning over that urn of water and knowing if he did this thing, it as the beginning of a brutal end and the glory that followed.
Thank you, very interessting! I love your explanations! There is another interessting thing in this episode, I think: In the beginning the boy Jesus says to his mother: "If not now, when?" and Mary responds later "Please!" and you can see her face directly. Later at the wedding, they have exactly the same conversation! But this time, Mary asks: If not now, when?" And then there is this "Please!" again, but her face is older, because it is so many years later. I love this connection between this two scenes.
I loved this as well and so much symbolism! There is power in our words and "please" from his mother cuts straight through to his core. All goes silent except her gentle but powerful "please."
I really appreciate the deep dive that both YOU and the series bring into the lives of so many people. I am caught up to Season 2 episode 3. I am starting to see that i may have missed some things back in the earlier episodes, but the LESSONS of the stories told are, for me SO much more powerful than the history. In episode 3, it's ingenious how they took a very realistic situation of a "Matthew" wondering "Where do I start?" and weaving an entire narrative (show) around that one scripture he is given! It brought tears to my eyes when the apostle with the malady did not know why he wouldn't ask Jesus to heal him...when there was a line of people sometimes fighting to be first to receive the same. My heart is SO full of the lessons of the type of person I need to become and how I can be a better man for others. It's very easy to see how you can get 7 seasons out of the story. Probably more if they wanted, I suspect. Thank you so very much for bringing the spirit of Christ into the lives of the people by coloring the reality of Him who is mighty to save.
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry But man, how you hate confrontation. Why is it you offer a whatsapp address rather than engage in open debate? What is it you fear?
I LOVE your comment when you say “there’s no part of their lives where God is absent“. Yes, Definitely what we need to strive for. In every single solitary aspect. Thank you for your videos
Wow! This is such an eye opener and an important issue. Its so good to know how their time is well spent by learning the WORD or Bible Study. I also love how they pray before and after meals and when they ly down to sleep. Also when they wake up. I like it so much. Amen to being deciples of Christ. God Bless you all.
I enjoyed your talk about the difference between a wedding in today's culture and back then. Their wedding would last seven days. ( No wonder they ran out of wine.) It was also very helpful to understand what it means to be a true disciple. Thanks for all the insights that you have shared. I look forward to learning more. God bless!
Thank you for bringing many insights to my attention. Your scholarship has blessed many. I enjoy your comments about The Chosen. Concerning the ancient meaning of the title “woman”, I think it was a high, honored term of great respect rather than the demeaning way it is often used today. Jesus Christ honored His mother and indeed all women.
My favorite scene in the Cana episode was when Jesus and Mary exchanged knowing glances across the room as the guests were enjoying the new wine. Great acting.
I just discovered your collection of videos after I binge watched both seasons of The Chosen. Because of your clarity and explanation, I've been able to binge watch over and over with greater understanding, and to turn to my Bible with greater understanding and appreciation. Your ministry is greatly appreciated. Keep it coming.
I'm 21 and I attended almost every marriage happened in my church and I'm so happy and thankful to GOD that he kept my family in a church where there is gospel everywhere. My church elders, youth elders, Sunday school elders, etc everyone talks about gospel in any kind of event because that's when the gospel can reach to many people. Even at marriages, birthdays, burial ceremony... I'm from HEBRON (started by Br Bakth Singh and established by GOD). we all are one body
I like the back stories. It helps in seeing meaning behind scripture. I closely check behind every teaching. I love this show. James (Jim) a servandt of God.
Brandon I just caught this after seeing seasons 1 and 2 several times. When mother Mary said it's not time yet to teach. Jesus said " If not now when?" Then mother Mary says the same thing to him as teacher. This was so powerful to me. I cried. The 2 seasons every episode I have cried. Mary I believe in my heart she knew he must do it. Change the water into wine. After Jesus did it the expression on face was so profound. Again I believe he knew this was one step closer to his death. Jonathan Roumie's depiction of Jesus is BEAUTIFUL. What Jesus said often in the episodes. Seeing the human side everyday Jesus is awesome. Dallas Jenkins and his writers have done a great job!!! From the bottom of my heart ❤ thank you so much.
Thanks, Brandon! I have gotten more out of the show and understand scriptures better with your explanation. Keep up the excellent commentaries! Stay safe and God bless!
At no point does that mean that the writings about his actions were perfect. Those were written by other men. And then they were interpreted as to which New Testament writings would actually get into the Bible, by people who already had an ax to grind. To create a political structure under Constantine. Not a church that worships the most high God or acknowledges his son who was here on Earth in any true sense. Except as it followed along to support their political power.
Absolutely! Jesus was perfect from conception to death. He was not being a disrespectful teenager. He had a job to do. Mary, his mother, is the one who would forget that her son was God‘s son.
Jesus' blood was incorruptible, not genetically modified like the rest of humanity. But as giving up his divinity privilege, he accepted his humanity. As he grew up, he watched, he made mistakes, he practiced , he as a human learned .
@@44hawk28 The bible is inspired by God..written by men...perfectly! And interpreted by the church that Jesus gave all authority to do so. That is why you were given the bible, from the Catholic church, and not an outside entity! You have a distorted, not to mention, uneducated view of events. You need to research with credible resources. God bless you my friend! 💠
my God this really make me love the word of God more and more thank you holy spirit for uesing your servants in this way l really appreciate it so much thank you MOG for the good job stay bless injn amen
I came across this on you tube. The insights that you are providing are so good. I have learned so much from your commentary. I had to go back and watch all over again and totally seeing it through new eyes. Thank you so much for this. You are doing a great job. Bless you❤!
I know next to nothing. The content you provide astonishes me, every time. I never got these stories as a child. I wasn't taught the bible. Even though my great grandmother tried. I want to know more every time I watch an episode episode, or now watch your videos. I'm glad God had you continue. I am listening to the Bible. This all helps me understand it more. Thanks!
Thank you..dont stop, I am learning much, I have more to share now because of you ..very encouraging, interesting, powerful ...thanks again, disciple Brandon.
GREAT job Brandon, exactly! Who are you discipling. For one who has been given to much more is expected of him as well. Sharing God's work in the ministry of sharing God's Word to fill the hearts of of the faithful so they too can discuss and share God . I really enjoyed your video so right on!! Amen and Amen Alljeullia . In Jesus Christ name Amen.
I always understood this as Jesus' Rite of Passage. His Bar Mitzvah was probably very recent. He would be considered an adult. So His humanity interpreted that it was time to teach to begin His ministry, to show others what He knew, what He could do, what He could teach them that they could do and be. It was a moment of expanding His senses and understanding, that what He did could affect his parents and those around them. He learned as a human learns, bit by bit, experience by experience, insight by insight. Baby to Toddler to Child to Teen to Young Adult to Mature Adult. He came to be one of us. If He had come fully able to know and teach, he would have arisen out of the ground as an adult.
Bar Mitzvah is done a out age 12. That is why, when Jesus went with his parents, and they lost Him, it was much easier, as he could have been with adults being Bar Mitzvah or with the group younger. As extended family was always around.
The reason why they added that scene was because He said "If not, when?" So, she basically said the same thing at the wedding. You know, if not... when
Hi Brandon, I’m going to be sharing The Chosen along with each of your corresponding videos, with to family, starting tomorrow! I have a few that have been hesitate, or even oppositional, to even being open to watching it. Tomorrow, we have a family day planned, and I’ve asked if we could give this a try again. (Since several have talked around it, around Jesus, the Bible and we never end up watching or reading anything from the Bible to then discuss). Please pray for us. I’ve been trying to share and talk, little by little with several of my loved ones for several years, and no matter if they watch it or not, I trust Jesus is knocking at the door of their hearts, and of course however God can reach them, I just appreciate extra prayers for them to see Jesus is the way, truth and life and come to accept Jesus gift of redemption. Thank you so much for your ministry here.
Thanks again Brandon. This has given me another take on Jesus's phrase 'Come and see' Or maybe after all my years I finally understand it! 😊 God bless.
Hi Brandon, I often think that when Mary asked Jesus to help at the wedding that he was hesitant to do so by saying “ it’s not my time “ . She pleaded with him and he did help. I always feel that this was the beginning of the end and it makes me wish that she hadn’t pleaded with him. Just my thoughts.I love your videos and have learned so much from them all Thank you so much and God bless you 🙏
Thank you so much for your commentaries. Every episode is a deep Bible study. The more a watch them the more insights I get and helps me know Jesus better. My life has not been the same since The Chosen, a real portray of who Jesus really is all day for us who believe. Thank you thank you!!
Dear Brother Brandon, May GOD continue to bless you for your exceptional effort and sincerest care in teaching, clarifying, highlighting and amplifying the sometimes overlooked truths and at times, obtuse portions of this magnificent cinema-graphic miracle. You seem to be “spot on” in your insights. I say this as a Believer of 73 years in our LORD and SAVIOR. You are “getting the picture!” and I, for one, truly appreciate your teachings and insights. Keep up the good work. We who are in the Body of CHRIST need more good expository teachers like you. You are being a good and faithful Servant. Thank you Brother Brandon!
I love the idea of discussing scripture at a wedding. I love the WORD that says wherever 2 or more of you are gathered in my name their am I. Like even though He's always with us somehow HE'S more present when we talk about HIM! How AWESOME is that? We should talk about scripture every chance we get! You never know who might overhear and become interested!
I so appreciate your commentaries for each episode of The Chosen. I use your episodes for my Bible study group. We watch the chosen episode each week along with your commentary and then use The Chosen Bible study guide. Thank you so much for all of your insight and helping us to also learn about the life in first century Israel. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks so much. Great explanation on the details - I missed many of them. Appreciate your teaching/explanation. So helpful. Very helpful in my Christian walk.
How beautifully said Bandon and how true sometimes its as if God doesn't even exist. How very said. The Chosen is correcting that at least for me. Thank you
My son used to hide in those round clothes racks at Sears, would be quiet, and I would be terrified that he was abducted. In the wedding scene, we get to know Jesus on a personal level and it makes him more approachable and human. The series is amazing. I have learned so much more about Jesus and feel closer to him because of The Chosen.
My view from first scene (losing Jesus in the temple) to the wedding Miracle. Mary knows everything about Jesus even about Jesus crucifixion. So when Mary came to know that at the age of 13 Jesus started his ministry, she was worried like any other loving and caring mother. Jesus is too young to die and she dont want to lose her son so soon. "51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." . Till the Cana wedding Jesus was not doing his ministry publicly. Even Jesus was waiting for his mothers approval/permission, because he had promised Mary at Jerusalem when he was 13. During the wedding when Mary requested Jesus to perform the miracle, She knew after this miracle Jesus ministry will began and this is going to end in Mount Calvary. He is going to be crucified for the sins of the world. She cant hold him any more from his ministry. "4 Jesus said to her, Woman, what have I to do with you? My hour is not yet come. 5 And his mother said to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.". Jesus is teasing her with that comment, "my hour is not yet come". Jesus is making sure, whether is mother is ready to lose/sacrifice his son. Same we have seen in Old testament, Abram & Isaac. Just to conclude; Mary put a pause to Jesus ministry at Jerusalem and resumed same at Cana.
“Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country. Deuteronomy 28:3 NKJV I claim the above verses upon you brother. Amen! Brendon brother you have opened my eyes, your words have stirred up a whirlwind within me, so true how we have compartmentalized our faith, and we take learning the Word of God as a chore, a to do thing on our check list. I loved the verse that you quoted from Misnah as well. I never thought that way, but now with this revealation and awareness when I share meal on the table with my family, I will thank the Lord everytime without a fail as I eat of His table. Thanks for sharing these insights👍
Thank you, Madhurima! I’m so glad you’re finding these videos helpful. I find that God blesses my life as I learn these things and I’m so glad you experience the same! God bless you!
Yes. For me the question was the hook. It was the part from Jesus' past that would bring Him to His destiny. The brilliant writing was used when we saw the story line jump back to Moses and the making of the bronze serpent. He knew where the cost of our salvation would lead Him.
Thank you for these videos! I have referred other friends to them. I hope you are planning to make videos for the rest of season 1 and beyond now that season 2 is coming out? These were so helpful and brought me to tears at times! Thank you
Something else is would add is the connection between what Jesus said to Mary in Jerusalem when He was 12, and their exchange when she asks Him to help with the wine situation at the wedding. They are very similar exchanges. In Jerusalem, Jesus helps Mary realism that the time has come for Him to start studying. At the Wedding, Mary helps Jesus realize that the time for Him to be public with His ministry has come.
I appreciate Brandon's efforts to put himself there at the time. There are some good psychological insights here. Yes, many of us have a Hollywoodized concept of who Jesus was, "hair perfect" etc. But how many of us appreciate that he was devoted and committed to doing the will of God at all times. (By the way, that primarily means sharing the inner life with God, who indwells our minds with a pre-personal spirit fragment.) But he didn't really have any awareness of his prior existence until being told by an angel to be about his father's business. And not until his baptism did he become fully conscious of it.
Brandon - thanks you so much for these videos. It is so cool to see the depth behind the scenes from The Chosen and also the depths of tge Scripture. The combination of the episodes with the Scripture really brings it alive. I appreciate your efforts to show us the context.
Awesome analysis, Brandon. What a great ending to your message. I've always believed that a lesson that doesn't conclude with a hands-on takeaway is soon to be forgotten. In our daily grind, we often forget that we are to fulfill the Great Commission. Now I have to go back and watch the episode again like I always do after watching your reactions.
I really enjoy your messages about each episode of “The Chosen”. I never dreamed that the disciples could have or would have been just common people like us stumbling along thru this life until they met Jesus. “The Chosen” is truly a wonderful work of Dallas and his whole crew in allowing God to work thru them. I have question for you, Brandon; are you a Messianic Jew? Thank you again. 🙏🏻💖🦋
Thank you so much to everyone who is taking the time to watch this video and others I have been creating about this show!
I love how diving deeper into the context opens my eyes and can totally change the way I see scripture, deepening my relationship with Christ. I love that I am able to share this others, and humbled by your views and comments.
One quick disclaimer about this week’s reaction: I make a joke about the fact that Jesus calls his mother “woman.” Please know that this is a joke. There is no part of me that believes Jesus willfully disrespected his mother.
It does sound sassy, though 🙂
I like your sense of humor 🤣
The show is brilliant. I already loved Jesus, but now I love Him more. And the more I see, the more I want to read my Bible. The show is bringing me so much understanding. I can’t wait to meet Him face to face, so to speak 💖
I am blessed in seeing Jesus in the more human aspect, not diminishing his divinity, relating with fun and humor, compassion, kindness and wisdom to each person in contact with him. This is something we've missed often as we read the narratives of the gospel. I am blessed, and am sharing that blessing to others, to watch thoughtfully The Chosen. Praying for its intended ministry of reaching more people and transforming and deepening lives of Jesus followers. 🙏👍👏
Thank you . This is fantastic , we need to be reminded of the presence of God in every sphere of our lives.
I love that each episode is wealthy in culture for a much better perspective.
Thank you for explaining!
Appreciate these...very thoughtful.
Quick note...the reason I had Jesus call Mary "Mother" instead of "Woman" is solely because "Woman" was actually a term of endearment back then, but I didn't think that would be understood by the majority of the audience.
Thanks again!
Yes! You know, maybe the day after I watched the season 2 premier, I listened to a sermon on the Cana wedding by the Bible teacher, Malcolm Smith, and he elucidated also that the word ~woman~ was a Jewish term of endearment.
Dallas, please have the casting in languages and subtitles other than English work. Otherwise most of translation efforts are nearly useless.
@@jayschwartz6131 They do work for many devices and are continuing to be improved for all. Just not for livestreams, obviously (no subtitles can work for livestreams). But of course it's not accurate to say the efforts are useless when they work in nearly every method of watching...we're inventing new technology here and things will take time.
When I first moved to Texas in 1998, my Steve (RIP) Would call me, “woman”, he explained it WAS a term of endearment, over the years things changed, we would get angry looks, esp from the men, so he stopped calling me “woman” (made me proud when he did, because I was HIS woman 💙). Which I was ok with, because he started calling me, “my baybeeee” (sadly, I lost him at the young age of 42 to ALS)., so when y’all move to Texas, DO NOT call your wife, “woman”....lol
@@DallasJenkinsOfficial Dallas I have a Chromecast and it would not cast audio other than English. My relative in Colombia has a Roku and she experienced the same. I am not talking about livestream. I am talking about the regular episodes from the app. Send to TV option does not send alternate audio nor subtitles. Only English without subtitles is casted to the TV. These are the two most popular devices. This is a fix required on the app or non-english speaking people cannot understand the show
The Chosen is best show ever...
Agreed
YESSSS IT REALLY IS. IT HAS LITERALLY CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE IN A WAY. AND HAS GIVEN ME A BETTWR WAY TO RELATE TO JESUS, MY SAVIOR
Dot dot dot?
@@Gerardo-dt8xf what does it mean to you? Or are you still mad at the world and looking for fault?
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I put those on all my comments,what say you?
If you notice in the first scene at the temple, Mary said PLEASE. She also said PLEASE to Jesus at the wedding. How many times have we asked PLEASE when we pray? I love this series of The Chosen.
Yes but “please” doesn’t >>always
In the Catholic tradition, Mary is our intercessor because Jesus trusts her requests. When we hear her say "please" to him, this comes to mind instinctively. Mother Mary, pray for us.
This explains why I'm horrified at how many Americans are happy to command God, rather than asking him for assistance. If you say "God bless America", you're making a demand. If you say "God. Please bless America", you're making a request. 🙏
What struck me about this episode (& never before had I thought of the Wedding at Canaa this way) was how reluctant (possibly fearful?) Jesus was to publicly perform a miracle at this time. In 'The Chosen', Jesus looks absolutely crestfallen when His Mother Mary first raises the issue of her friends having run out of wine at their child's wedding. Jesus says "it is not yet my time", and the actor really nails the knowing look on Jesus's face: He *knows* that once He begins His public life of spreading the gospel, the clock begins ticking to its inevitable, horrific conclusion. The longer Jesus can wait to begin, the longer He gets to spend alive on this earth. So, in essence, the miracle of the wine at Canaa is the beginning of the end for Jesus's earthly life. He knows it, but His Mother Mary does not. Which is why she does not hesitate to ask Him to help. Mary doesn't realize what she is asking of Him. It's so huge. At the time, only Jesus knows it. (And we, the viewers, who know what happened soon after Jesus began publicly performing miracles and preaching the Good News; His days are now numbered). I thought Jonathan Roumie captured Jesus's conflicted feelings brilliantly. Yes, Jesus is God... but He's also human. Most humans would not be eager to hasten their own end, and Jesus appears to be no different in that regard.
Yes ! There’s even a verse that says He prayed to God and asked for “this cup to be taken from [Him].”
I do agree that Johnathan'n portal of our savior was brilliant. He seemed to be a MORE REAL person with REAL FEELINGS! He and the othe actors of course made it easy enough for a child to understand. My grandchildren love the chosen and so do I. Big ups to the director of this movie. I know the Father is proud!!!
wow thank you so much for your comment i now know something that ive never knew before …this is so amazing Praise God
Shalom ❤
Also, Mary told him that it wasn't his time when he was younger, so he's been conditioned that way. She was telling him that maybe it's time. He's thirty now, and she has seen him do miracles already I'm sure. they have kept it quiet until now. He was probably told it wasn't his time when his father died as well.
Chosen is the best show depicting the life and times of Jesus that I have ever seen. It shows Jesus' compassion and Holiness. Will bring you closer to our Lord and Savoir!!
He will always love His Mom and thats why we love her too.
My favorite moment in this episode is when Jesus leans over the amphora, seeing his reflection in the water. As Thaddeus tells Mary M about the permanence of cutting stone, Jesus changes the water into wine. Nothing will ever be the same! The public ministry begins and the world changes.
I never thought I would like another show more than Game of Thrones, but The Chosen is the BEST SHOW EVER!
Calling Mary "Woman" is not sass, not is it a rebuke. Jesus called her woman both in Cana, before his first public miracle and at the foot of the cross. It is a reference to the woman of both Genesis 3:15 and Revelation 12:1. Her relationship with Him is so much more than physical motherhood...it is all over the Bible!!
Exactly! The Bible begins with “Woman” and ends with “Woman” making Mary everyone’s mother! Jesus’ calling his mother “woman” makes her the co-redemptrix in salvation history……………
@@kathycarpenito No! Where are you getting this?
@@deborahszafraniec4829 From the Bible. The Protestant DO NOT have seven books in their Bible that were included until the revolt. Mary is referred to as the “woman” from the beginning to the end of the Bible. You just have to want to see it, because it’s there…………
Revelation 12:1 was the church, or the 144,000 saved Jews in the last days.
But He wasn't being rude as Jesus obeyed all the ten commandments so He honored His father and mother.
Brandon, just came across your channel. B E A utiful! "Totus Tuus, Maria!" ... to Jesus through Mary! As a sinner, and a significant sinner, I absolutely love to watch the portrayal of Mary Magdalene! I was captivated by the artistry of Season 1episode 1 ... absolutely beautiful. Every scene portraying Mary of Magdala since that first one has encouraged me to trust that the Good Lord loves sinners who desire to REPENT and love Him! May the Good Lord bless every reader of this comment and those who want to love God!
Thank you so much! And Amen!
I believe the purpose of the opening scene is when Mary says "it's to early for this" and Jesus replied, "If not now when?" At the wedding the roles are reversed with Jesus saying, it's not my time " and Mary telling him it is.
I agree
Excellent observance!!
Jesus grew im wisdom and obediance to God, then he himself knew the time to reveal himself
I think the key element here is the concept, "if not now, when?" ...it gives incredible veritas to the Christ leaning over that urn of water and knowing if he did this thing, it as the beginning of a brutal end and the glory that followed.
I think that's why the description of what it means to be a stone Mason was included there, how it's more permanent. I so loved that touch!
This has shown me that Jesus is closer to us then we ever knew how great is that God Blessed us with this Movie!
Thank you, very interessting! I love your explanations!
There is another interessting thing in this episode, I think: In the beginning the boy Jesus says to his mother: "If not now, when?" and Mary responds later "Please!" and you can see her face directly. Later at the wedding, they have exactly the same conversation! But this time, Mary asks: If not now, when?" And then there is this "Please!" again, but her face is older, because it is so many years later. I love this connection between this two scenes.
That’s neat! Thanks
That's really cool! Thanks for pointing that out!
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I loved this as well and so much symbolism! There is power in our words and "please" from his mother cuts straight through to his core. All goes silent except her gentle but powerful "please."
I really appreciate the deep dive that both YOU and the series bring into the lives of so many people. I am caught up to Season 2 episode 3. I am starting to see that i may have missed some things back in the earlier episodes, but the LESSONS of the stories told are, for me SO much more powerful than the history. In episode 3, it's ingenious how they took a very realistic situation of a "Matthew" wondering "Where do I start?" and weaving an entire narrative (show) around that one scripture he is given! It brought tears to my eyes when the apostle with the malady did not know why he wouldn't ask Jesus to heal him...when there was a line of people sometimes fighting to be first to receive the same.
My heart is SO full of the lessons of the type of person I need to become and how I can be a better man for others. It's very easy to see how you can get 7 seasons out of the story. Probably more if they wanted, I suspect.
Thank you so very much for bringing the spirit of Christ into the lives of the people by coloring the reality of Him who is mighty to save.
I am so appreciative of your commentaries on The Chosen episodes. Thank you for sharing your insights!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry But man, how you hate confrontation. Why is it you offer a whatsapp address rather than engage in open debate? What is it you fear?
Brandon you nailed it at 15:56 -"There is always a message beyond the Miracle"
Thank you!
Brandon I love your explanations! I learn so much about the culture and meaning of things depicted in the series and also scripture.
I'm so glad they're helpful!
I LOVE your comment when you say “there’s no part of their lives where God is absent“. Yes, Definitely what we need to strive for. In every single solitary aspect. Thank you for your videos
Wow! This is such an eye opener and an important issue. Its so good to know how their time is well spent by learning the WORD or Bible Study. I also love how they pray before and after meals and when they ly down to sleep. Also when they wake up. I like it so much. Amen to being deciples of Christ. God Bless you all.
This adds such an important notion of learning scripture in community. Thank you, Dallas. Thank you, Brandon. Midrash!
I enjoyed your talk about the difference between a wedding in today's culture and back then. Their wedding would last seven days. ( No wonder they ran out of wine.) It was also very helpful to understand what it means to be a true disciple. Thanks for all the insights that you have shared. I look forward to learning more. God bless!
Same me too
Thank you for bringing many insights to my attention. Your scholarship has blessed many. I enjoy your comments about The Chosen. Concerning the ancient meaning of the title “woman”, I think it was a high, honored term of great respect rather than the demeaning way it is often used today. Jesus Christ honored His mother and indeed all women.
Amen!
My favorite scene in the Cana episode was when Jesus and Mary exchanged knowing glances across the room as the guests were enjoying the new wine. Great acting.
She also mouthed, "Thank You", and He nodded, as if to say, "you're welcome".
and knowingly when Mary said "if not now, when?"
I just discovered your collection of videos after I binge watched both seasons of The Chosen. Because of your clarity and explanation, I've been able to binge watch over and over with greater understanding, and to turn to my Bible with greater understanding and appreciation. Your ministry is greatly appreciated. Keep it coming.
You did it again, so beautifully explored and explained, Bless your heart.
God bless you Brandon for unraveling the Jewish history and tradition helping us to understand Bible better
I have a friend that is a new believer we are going to watch it & the things u bring out..
That's wonderful! I pray that it is helpful to him/her!
I'm 21 and I attended almost every marriage happened in my church and I'm so happy and thankful to GOD that he kept my family in a church where there is gospel everywhere.
My church elders, youth elders, Sunday school elders, etc everyone talks about gospel in any kind of event because that's when the gospel can reach to many people.
Even at marriages, birthdays, burial ceremony...
I'm from HEBRON (started by Br Bakth Singh and established by GOD).
we all are one body
That sounds like a wonderful church! I'm grateful for this community that you have.
This is the best project ever, the story of Jesus. Joshua - thank you so much!
Very much appreciate the commentaries and further explanation of biblical times and history . Thank you !
I like the back stories. It helps in seeing meaning behind scripture. I closely check behind every teaching. I love this show. James (Jim) a servandt of God.
Brandon I just caught this after seeing seasons 1 and 2 several times. When mother Mary said it's not time yet to teach. Jesus said " If not now when?" Then mother Mary says the same thing to him as teacher. This was so powerful to me. I cried. The 2 seasons every episode I have cried. Mary I believe in my heart she knew he must do it. Change the water into wine. After Jesus did it the expression on face was so profound. Again I believe he knew this was one step closer to his death. Jonathan Roumie's depiction of Jesus is BEAUTIFUL.
What Jesus said often in the episodes. Seeing the human side everyday Jesus is awesome. Dallas Jenkins and his writers have done a great job!!!
From the bottom of my heart ❤ thank you so much.
Thanks, Brandon!
I have gotten more out of the show and understand scriptures better with your explanation. Keep up the excellent commentaries! Stay safe and God bless!
That's so awesome! Thank you!
We all should daily read and share the whole Bible and pray amen 🙏
Amennnn ❣️
Jesus is perfect. He had no imperfections while on earth.
At no point does that mean that the writings about his actions were perfect. Those were written by other men. And then they were interpreted as to which New Testament writings would actually get into the Bible, by people who already had an ax to grind. To create a political structure under Constantine. Not a church that worships the most high God or acknowledges his son who was here on Earth in any true sense. Except as it followed along to support their political power.
Absolutely! Jesus was perfect from conception to death. He was not being a disrespectful teenager. He had a job to do. Mary, his mother, is the one who would forget that her son was God‘s son.
Jesus' blood was incorruptible, not genetically modified like the rest of humanity. But as giving up his divinity privilege, he accepted his humanity. As he grew up, he watched, he made mistakes, he practiced , he as a human learned .
@@tonimoseley2395 Jesus never made mistakes. Emaneul. God with us. He was the spotless lamb of God.
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The bible is inspired by God..written by men...perfectly! And interpreted by the church that Jesus gave all authority to do so. That is why you were given the bible, from the Catholic church, and not an outside entity!
You have a distorted, not to mention, uneducated view of events. You need to research with credible resources. God bless you my friend! 💠
I love the Chosen so much. I don’t think I have watched an episode without getting emotional. Thank you!
You are a wise man, Brandon, about the relationship Mary had with Jesus! I always felt the very same way!
my God this really make me love the word of God more and more thank you holy spirit for uesing your servants in this way l really appreciate it so much thank you MOG for the good job stay bless injn amen
I came across this on you tube. The insights that you are providing are so good. I have learned so much from your commentary. I had to go back and watch all over again and totally seeing it through new eyes. Thank you so much for this. You are doing a great job. Bless you❤!
Thank you for your insights on all these stories. They've made them more meaningful than they already are! We're loving these shows immensely!
I'm so glad! Thank you for watching!
I am learning something new from each video in this series. This one in particular gave me a lot to ponder. Thank you.
I know next to nothing. The content you provide astonishes me, every time.
I never got these stories as a child. I wasn't taught the bible. Even though my great grandmother tried.
I want to know more every time I watch an episode episode, or now watch your videos.
I'm glad God had you continue.
I am listening to the Bible. This all helps me understand it more.
Thanks!
It's never too late! I'm so glad that God is using these videos to learn and understand more now!
I so appreciate how you have made this scene so much more understandable.
Thank you..dont stop, I am learning much, I have more to share now because of you ..very encouraging, interesting, powerful ...thanks again, disciple Brandon.
I so enjoyed this video. Explaining the scriptures is touching me in such a lifting manner. Thank you 🙏
GREAT job Brandon, exactly! Who are you discipling. For one who has been given to much more is expected of him as well. Sharing God's work in the ministry of sharing God's Word to fill the hearts of of the faithful so they too can discuss and share God . I really enjoyed your video so right on!! Amen and Amen Alljeullia . In Jesus Christ name Amen.
I always understood this as Jesus' Rite of Passage. His Bar Mitzvah was probably very recent. He would be considered an adult. So His humanity interpreted that it was time to teach to begin His ministry, to show others what He knew, what He could do, what He could teach them that they could do and be. It was a moment of expanding His senses and understanding, that what He did could affect his parents and those around them. He learned as a human learns, bit by bit, experience by experience, insight by insight. Baby to Toddler to Child to Teen to Young Adult to Mature Adult. He came to be one of us. If He had come fully able to know and teach, he would have arisen out of the ground as an adult.
Bar Mitzvah is done a out age 12. That is why, when Jesus went with his parents, and they lost Him, it was much easier, as he could have been with adults being Bar Mitzvah or with the group younger. As extended family was always around.
The reason why they added that scene was because He said "If not, when?"
So, she basically said the same thing at the wedding. You know, if not... when
And thank you for all your other helpful commentary.
"Have we so compartmentalized our faith that learning God's word is a chore?" - Such a beautiful question for each of us to ask ourselves.
Thank you so Much Brandon you bring out so many things that I didn't see until you pointed them out..Thank you so much !!!
This series is really a blessing. It has given me more insight and understanding of the Scripture. God bless you.
Hi Brandon, I’m going to be sharing The Chosen along with each of your corresponding videos, with to family, starting tomorrow! I have a few that have been hesitate, or even oppositional, to even being open to watching it. Tomorrow, we have a family day planned, and I’ve asked if we could give this a try again. (Since several have talked around it, around Jesus, the Bible and we never end up watching or reading anything from the Bible to then discuss). Please pray for us. I’ve been trying to share and talk, little by little with several of my loved ones for several years, and no matter if they watch it or not, I trust Jesus is knocking at the door of their hearts, and of course however God can reach them, I just appreciate extra prayers for them to see Jesus is the way, truth and life and come to accept Jesus gift of redemption. Thank you so much for your ministry here.
I will definitely be praying for you and your family!
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry Thank you!
Thanks again Brandon. This has given me another take on Jesus's phrase 'Come and see' Or maybe after all my years I finally understand it! 😊 God bless.
That’s awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch!
“Women” was not a looked at as a derogatory term at that time.
Exactly, that term was used to show respect.
Stay safe Brandon and God bless, thanks for sharing about the scriptures, it’s a nourishments for our souls.....🙏
I'm so glad. Thank you for watching!
I love the way you explain things so I can understand it I love the Chosen and you explain it Thank you!
So precious.
I love you made me aware of statement "if not now, when" as repeated at the wedding with wine. Precious.
I love this. Thank you.
Hi Brandon, I often think that when Mary asked Jesus to help at the wedding that he was hesitant to do so by saying “ it’s not my time “ . She pleaded with him and he did help. I always feel that this was the beginning of the end and it makes me wish that she hadn’t pleaded with him. Just my thoughts.I love your videos and have learned so much from them all Thank you so much and God bless you 🙏
Thank you so much for your commentaries. Every episode is a deep Bible study. The more a watch them the more insights I get and helps me know Jesus better. My life has not been the same since The Chosen, a real portray of who Jesus really is all day for us who believe. Thank you thank you!!
That's wonderful! Thank you so much for watching!
I've seen this episode so many times, I memorized the script. My favorite
Im learning so much about traditional stuff and respecting all of those things
Love your explanation of many things in the Chosen scenes ! You make good points! I enjoy it and thank you very much!!
Dear Brother Brandon,
May GOD continue to bless you for your exceptional effort and sincerest care in teaching, clarifying, highlighting and amplifying the sometimes overlooked truths and at times, obtuse portions of this magnificent cinema-graphic miracle.
You seem to be “spot on” in your insights. I say this as a Believer of 73 years in our LORD and SAVIOR. You are “getting the picture!” and I, for one, truly appreciate your teachings and insights. Keep up the good work. We who are in the Body of CHRIST need more good expository teachers like you. You are being a good and faithful Servant. Thank you Brother Brandon!
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you kindness and support!
I love the idea of discussing scripture at a wedding. I love the WORD that says wherever 2 or more of you are gathered in my name their am I. Like even though He's always with us somehow HE'S more present when we talk about HIM! How AWESOME is that? We should talk about scripture every chance we get! You never know who might overhear and become interested!
I so appreciate your commentaries for each episode of The Chosen. I use your episodes for my Bible study group. We watch the chosen episode each week along with your commentary and then use The Chosen Bible study guide. Thank you so much for all of your insight and helping us to also learn about the life in first century Israel. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Blessings on all the cast and crew for this wonderful series!
Thanks so much. Great explanation on the details - I missed many of them. Appreciate your teaching/explanation. So helpful.
Very helpful in my Christian walk.
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you! Such wonderful teaching! I find so much here, that was not apparent in reading!
I TRULY have been enjoying your recaps, unpacking and historical facts about Jesus, the Deciples and SHARING our faith. THANK you so much!
You are so welcome! Thank you for taking the time to watch them!
Finally! Another excellent review/analysis. Very educational. Thank you.
Glad you liked it! Thank you for your support!
Ah, yes! We must always think of the way life was in those days, in order to understand how they have changed to the present. Thank you.
How beautifully said Bandon and how true sometimes its as if God doesn't even exist. How very said. The Chosen is correcting that at least for me. Thank you
My son used to hide in those round clothes racks at Sears, would be quiet, and I would be terrified that he was abducted. In the wedding scene, we get to know Jesus on a personal level and it makes him more approachable and human. The series is amazing. I have learned so much more about Jesus and feel closer to him because of The Chosen.
I really enjoy your perspective. It convicts me!
Jesus is teaching me
My view from first scene (losing Jesus in the temple) to the wedding Miracle. Mary knows everything about Jesus even about Jesus crucifixion. So when Mary came to know that at the age of 13 Jesus started his ministry, she was worried like any other loving and caring mother. Jesus is too young to die and she dont want to lose her son so soon. "51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." .
Till the Cana wedding Jesus was not doing his ministry publicly. Even Jesus was waiting for his mothers approval/permission, because he had promised Mary at Jerusalem when he was 13. During the wedding when Mary requested Jesus to perform the miracle, She knew after this miracle Jesus ministry will began and this is going to end in Mount Calvary. He is going to be crucified for the sins of the world. She cant hold him any more from his ministry. "4 Jesus said to her, Woman, what have I to do with you? My hour is not yet come. 5 And his mother said to the servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.". Jesus is teasing her with that comment, "my hour is not yet come". Jesus is making sure, whether is mother is ready to lose/sacrifice his son. Same we have seen in Old testament, Abram & Isaac.
Just to conclude; Mary put a pause to Jesus ministry at Jerusalem and resumed same at Cana.
“Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country.
Deuteronomy 28:3 NKJV
I claim the above verses upon you brother. Amen! Brendon brother you have opened my eyes, your words have stirred up a whirlwind within me, so true how we have compartmentalized our faith, and we take learning the Word of God as a chore, a to do thing on our check list.
I loved the verse that you quoted from Misnah as well. I never thought that way, but now with this revealation and awareness when I share meal on the table with my family, I will thank the Lord everytime without a fail as I eat of His table. Thanks for sharing these insights👍
Thank you, Madhurima! I’m so glad you’re finding these videos helpful. I find that God blesses my life as I learn these things and I’m so glad you experience the same!
God bless you!
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry Amen!
The question was asked by Jesus at only twelve: "If not now, but when?" The wedding at Cana, when Mary asks Jesus, "If not now, but when?" Sooo good!
Yes. For me the question was the hook. It was the part from Jesus' past that would bring Him to His destiny. The brilliant writing was used when we saw the story line jump back to Moses and the making of the bronze serpent. He knew where the cost of our salvation would lead Him.
I thought that was pretty funny
Yes, that makes it look like he was sure at 12 but uncertain at 30. I found this so strange tbh
Thank you for these videos! I have referred other friends to them. I hope you are planning to make videos for the rest of season 1 and beyond now that season 2 is coming out? These were so helpful and brought me to tears at times! Thank you
“Our faith affects every facets of our lives..”
I love it that the writers had Jesus sitting at the children's table.❤
This was my Fav!.. great clarification.. Reaay Makes u THINK❣️🙏🏼
Something else is would add is the connection between what Jesus said to Mary in Jerusalem when He was 12, and their exchange when she asks Him to help with the wine situation at the wedding. They are very similar exchanges. In Jerusalem, Jesus helps Mary realism that the time has come for Him to start studying. At the Wedding, Mary helps Jesus realize that the time for Him to be public with His ministry has come.
Thankyou for your insight and teaching. Truely adds to the already awesome show
Thanks for watching!
I appreciate Brandon's efforts to put himself there at the time. There are some good psychological insights here. Yes, many of us have a Hollywoodized concept of who Jesus was, "hair perfect" etc. But how many of us appreciate that he was devoted and committed to doing the will of God at all times. (By the way, that primarily means sharing the inner life with God, who indwells our minds with a pre-personal spirit fragment.) But he didn't really have any awareness of his prior existence until being told by an angel to be about his father's business. And not until his baptism did he become fully conscious of it.
Brandon - thanks you so much for these videos. It is so cool to see the depth behind the scenes from The Chosen and also the depths of tge Scripture. The combination of the episodes with the Scripture really brings it alive. I appreciate your efforts to show us the context.
Once again, I roared with laughter as Mary looked up to see the temple... I laugh and cry at every episode...
I did it again. Roared when they cut to image of the Temple
Thank you for these videos! They are wonderful and helpful
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
Jewish wedding even today is the same. I watched one on UA-cam recently. It was edifying.
Awesome analysis, Brandon. What a great ending to your message. I've always believed that a lesson that doesn't conclude with a hands-on takeaway is soon to be forgotten. In our daily grind, we often forget that we are to fulfill the Great Commission. Now I have to go back and watch the episode again like I always do after watching your reactions.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
11:40 made me think of “pray without ceasing”
Thank you Brandon
I really enjoy your messages about each episode of “The Chosen”. I never dreamed that the disciples could have or would have been just common people like us stumbling along thru this life until they met Jesus. “The Chosen” is truly a wonderful work of Dallas and his whole crew in allowing God to work thru them. I have question for you, Brandon; are you a Messianic Jew? Thank you again. 🙏🏻💖🦋
Looking forward to seeing what we might have missed Brandon!
Great work!!! I love to listen
Excellent Word. Truth n Life Enternal. ❤👪🇺🇲🤙🏼
Thank you so much ✨☦️✨🌞
My pleasure. Thank you for watching!