At first I was like: "How can she do that?! She's walking with Jesus, living with Him... how can she just go back to that life of sin again?" And then, when she said she's ashamed because He already fixed her and she broke again... I started crying, saying "I'm her! How many times I fail and still He fixes me over and over again!" This episode is absolutely powerful! Jesus is beautiful! The way He looks at us, forgives us and see us... nothing and no one can compare to Him!
It shows, that we all are not as good as we like to think. One of the reasons we have this world now is precisely the wrong assumption of being good. And that’s why Jesus came in this world. So many people wanted to be gods, but only one God wanted to be human.
After I had my first baby, I went into a post-partem depression (without being diagnosed - no one said anything to me that you could get depressed! It was my first baby and I had no family around to educate me on being a new mother.) One day my husband came home from work (military) and I was huddled on the floor in a heap. He called my name and I would not look up at him. He realized something was wrong (went and got a plaque that was given us as a wedding gift) and said "Look up!" I was terrified he was going to shoot me in the head. (My husband wouldn't hurt anyone or anything but that was my mind frame at the time.) After much coaxing, I finally looked up and in his hand he had the plaque that read "See, I have carved you in my palm. Nothing will remove you from there." Wow, whatever had taken over me, broke! To this day, I don't understand what happened after my first baby - how horrible the mind can get - and yet, THE WORD set me free! Thank you Lord for THE WORD that frees us. I love Mary's role. Many can relate to her for sure. I know, I do. Many times God has had to fix my brokenness and tell me to "look up". I'm so grateful. Thanks for sharing this.
Your post brought tears to my eyes. What a precious loving husband you have, a Godly man. Thank you for sharing that intimate detail and for trusting God. You are such a blessing! 💕
To be honest, I really like this scene with Mary Magdalene at the bar. It reminded me that we all have our struggles and always has the tendency to go back to that dark place where we were most comfortable before. This also showed how the devil works at the background for us to go astray and not go back to God again. What touches me most is this episode is the way how God is trying to find a lost sheep and get it back to the flock.
As a parent of a son with autism and having worked with people on the spectrum that scene with Matthew bending down with Mary as she was throwing up and using his own scarf to clean up the vomit was one of the most moving scenes in the whole series because I can appreciate what a huge step that was for him. Well done!! As a Christian and a pastor i just love this series and I am sorry that Dallas has to put up with so much crap for the wonderful work that he and everyone else on the show are doing.
I can totally relate to how Mary felt standing in front of Jesus after she went back to her old life. After two or three times of returning to my old life and then seeking forgiveness, I felt totally unworthy to even call God my Father when asking for forgiveness. I could not make myself be that personal with Him. I was totally unworthy. But God… I am forgiven and redeemed. His mercy endures forever. Praise His name throughout eternity.
Great episode, all the way around. I love the way Matthew is beginning to become emotionally awakened. One point that struck me about the scene in which Mary faces Jesus. He tells her to "look up", but she answers that she cannot. Her shame is too great. Jesus' reply is not "look up" once again, instead He says, "look at Me". This was a beautiful subtlety. I saw in that that we can get so low that it's impossible for us to look up. We just don't have the heart to do it, our shame is too great. But what we can do it look to Jesus, who is right in the muck with us. And then He will lift us out of our mess. "Thou, O Lord, are a shield about me. You're my glory and the lifter of my head".
@@mariaage8568 Thank you, Maria. That hit me plain the first time I watched this episode. The writers placed a lot of sublime spiritual truth into the script. Great job by them. Appreciated.
My mother-in-law was riding home on a bus years ago , she was in a depressed state because her 23 year old son-in-law was close to dying of lung cancer leaving a young son and a pregnant wife. She sat there with her head down , when a young man who was getting off the bus touched her hand, She looked up at him and he said, " ALWAYS LOOK UP!" He left.. . but she felt peace sweep over her givibf
Oh when Mary said that line, I had to pause and process. I do that a lot with this series. That's what I love about it, if I'm growing from it, others must be too!
I get your point Kelly, but I thought it was a bit out of character for Jesus the son of man and Son of God.... it was tinted with a bit of sarcasm which hints at an unhealthy anger... it's rare that sarcasm is a healthy action.... The Chosen notwithstanding is still is an awesome and wonderful portrayal of the gospel still.
@@MyRofaith what if he was angry? There wouldn't be anything wrong with that because, his anger doesn't lead to sin. There are several passages in the bible that illustrate God's righteous indignation. Same with Jesus. Jesus was a man just like us who experienced the same emotions we did. He just didn't sin.
Dallas amazes me with all his thoughts. I have read the Left Behind book series, which his dad co-wrote and I could hardly put them down and read all 12 in 5 weeks, which was really good for me. I have never been a big reader. Dallas obviously takes a lot after his dad. God has surely blessed these men. Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye made such a difference with their Left Behind book series and Dallas Jenkins is making such a difference for the Kingdom of God through The Chosen. To God be the glory!
In the midst of my addiction which I tried many times to quit and promised myself I can do it with the Lord, I found myself failing again and again. Then one early morning driving home I pulled over to the sidewalk and started to cry and asked the Lord to walk away from me that I am just no good. I, for some reason, pushed my music tape in and the song by John Starnes called “He came to me” from the beginning of the song even! I sat in my car and must have cried more than an hour. Yes, my Lord was still looking for that one lost sheep which was me and never gave up on me as I have. Blessed be the Name of the Lord!!! I have watched 3 seasons of the “Chosen” several times over and I feel the love Yeshua has for us every time I watch it! Bless you, Dallas and everyone involved with this powerful depiction of Christ Jesus!!!
Felt Mary in all of this. The countless times I’ve failed and fell back to my sins. And the shame I’ve felt and feeling of being unworthy because I failed…again. When He embraced her, I immediately imagined that the actual Father holding me, too. Loving me and forgiving me…again. Matthew and Mary are my favorite portrayals. I see so much of myself in their stories. So much…
I was able to see the scene through Mary’s eyes and it did feel personal. How many times I’ve said I can’t do this? Many and always received Jesus’s mercy.
Thank you. I've broken over and over so many times that I began to feel totally unfixable. This show brings the hope and belief back into my life to where I feel that I just might be salvageable after all. I'm reading the Bible, slowly, but earnestly, for the 1st time in my 65 years. I liken "The Chosen" as a ministry; one that has drawn me closer to our heavenly Father. Thank you.
I’m off this weekend so I’m going to watch both series all over again 3 time 🤫🤫 I’m loving it so much Thanks to all the people who Pay It Forward so people like me can see this Thank you again Oh I’ve been telling so much people about The Chosen
I love the "short clips" at the beginning of a episode. As a retired nurse, I love the one with Moses making the symbol for the Israelites when they were being bitten in the Wilderness. It is still a symbol of healing.
I relate so much with Mary. I have made many mistakes, as we all do, & when I finally surrendered to Jesus & asked him to take control, I felt renewed, revived, & generally excited - but I also felt very nervous because I know I’m human & I know I am bound to make more mistakes, as every human is. So I know how scared she must have felt, knowing she went astray again & the shame she must have felt. I was just so happy to see her push past those feelings & return to Jesus begging his forgiveness, & then to see how simply & quickly he forgave her & offered his love to her once more. It was just so touching, it filled my heart with so much love. It amazes me how beautifully you’ve portrayed these characters. You’ve brought them to life in a way I never imagined possible, & now I feel like I can deeply relate to the Disciples of Christ. It’s truly mind blowing, & just so fulfilling. Thank you for giving this show to us Dallas, I can’t wait to see more!
Dallas, you and your team have provided a great way for us to envision the real people we read about in the Bible. Last week a friend used a short clip of Mary returning to Jesus after "going back". It was a tear-filled into to her testimony a few nights ago. Thank you. Keep following Jesus. Keep looking up.
THIS. Goodness gracious…I was wrecked watching this episode. Mary encapsulated what I think a lot of Christians have gone through. Feeling like you’ve failed the saviour because you “broke again.” But God. He loves, he redeems and he forgives first, always.
I love love love these “ Director reactions“. Don’t get me wrong all the other RUclips channels do a great job, but I like knowing YOUR thoughts and intentions etc. Your insight. So very valuable. Thank you. Thank you for your love of Jesus and “ The chosen”
I agree 100%!! In addition to what Joan said, the "Director Reaction's" make me feel so connected to The Chosen, especially now while waiting for Season 3.
What is so cool is the fact that you literally HAVE to binge watch the episodes over and over to "see" all the layers present! Unprecedented production...reminds me of the artwork that has hidden pictures embedded in it and takes a while for it to surface...
That realization actually JUST "hit me!" Seriously -- like 5 minutes ago. After listening to Dallas, I said to myself, "Well, I'm gonna binge this again!" 😀
@@patriciamarino4418 You and me, sister! You and me, both! My wife--> not a binge-watcher -- she can't sit still long enough -- "Things to do, and all that." Me--> Can binge, and binge, and......
Dallas, you are a GREAT director. Of course Jesus did not go after Mary Magdalene. The audience needs to reread the the of 'the Prodigal Son. The father does not go after his kid. God does not force people to follow him. Jesus won[t force Mary to follow him. It must be HER IDEA. That's called free will. Jesus is also giving her the opportunity to spiritually/emotinally grow up. He can't do that for her. Great scenes.
But I AM SO THANKFUL that the Shepherd DID leave His 99 sheep to go searching for the 1 who wandered away, because that 1 was me! 💛 I relate with Mary. People do not quickly forget when you are the one who has wandered. There is a lasting, underlying, blaming, suspicion that some people hold against you. I also relate with how she is earnestly safeguarding herself with the Word of God, because we NEVER want to “break”, and wander away again!! … …but if we’ve done it once, we have a “worry” in our souls that it COULD possibly happen again, though we desperately don’t want it to… 😔 If the Shepherd left everyone to come looking for me once, maybe He won’t bother, if it happens again…? Lord, make me faithful-to the end!
This episode just crushes me every time I see it because I've felt how she's felt so many times and couldn't understand or accept that the Savior could still find worth in me. Thank you so much for this series you've created. I had no idea how much I needed it.
Oh man, I've been there countless times. That's why the scene is one of my most favorite part, and, honestly speaking, it's the scene made me teary the most.
We’ve ALL been there, that’s why we are where we are today, we got up, we move on and upward and run and keep running to HIM so it’s our time now to encourage the young people
Dallas, you make me smile! You are explaining each point a mile a minute to get in as much as you can as every detail is so important and critical in creating this! You are the right man for the job! God has his perfect plan in "choosing" you for this amazing project to REALLY bring the gospel to life in these end times. God knows what is needed and when, his timing is perfect! May His Revival begin!! Thank you for listening and following your heart and blessing us all as you do! You bring glory to the Father with your passionate commitment to do this project justice. Amen and Hallelujah!!
Dallas you nailed it again and again. I love the Mary M seen where she went back to sin.. this is human nature and this episode shows us Christ is always there for us when we return… ❤️💔❤️✝️❤️
Always enjoy the Director’s Reaction videos. There was soooo much going on in this episode. The whole storyline of Mary was done so well, and wrecked us all! “Look up” definitely needs to be used on a Chosen gift item in the future. That would be a great reminder that Jesus loves us and forgives our sins. Can’t wait to see your reaction video on episode 7!
I am so grateful for The Chosen! My knowledge and love for OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS is so much greater. This has been wonderful to view during this aweful pandemic. Thank you, thank. I have shared The Chosen with all of my internet families.
Dallas, such a terrific explanation of all these scenes. Thank you! BTW, you are doing a Good thing. Pray. Stay the course. A lot of people are praying for the project and for you specifically. YOU'VE GOT THIS!
Thank you, all. Was swept away watching the grand finale. Besides the exquisite acting , how each actor invites the audience to identify with the character and the environment, you served such outstanding direction🎬👏🏼 Praying for you, all, my dear brother🙏🏼🙏🏽✝️⚓️❤️
Wow not only does the show minister to people but you also are obedient to Him to speak through your videos! Thank you for your obedience,to God be all the glory!
Does obedience mean destroying the ministry of Jesus and our understanding of Torah/the commandments... does it mean we have to confuse the written word with the word of the pharisaic and rabbinic movement that perverts the biblical truth?
I personally don’t think biblical truth can be perverted since it’s the same always. That’s in my opinion left up to the viewer to seek out the truth of Gods written word.
Episode 6 was my favorite bc it showed why Jesus was here...He had to teach us to toss the rules from the old ways & false prophets with religion and just love one another as He loves us...it's that simple & you all showed it perfectly...as you always do, which is why I enjoy this series so much. You don't have to always tell scriptural stories to make the point that Jesus was God & flesh and He understood us & our flaws bc He was flesh, too. Great job on this entire show. And Praise the Lord, He Lives!!! 🙌🙏💕✝️
The scene btw Jesus and Mary M was beautiful. I have been "fixed" then fall. I always run to Jesus for forgiveness. Our human minds can't even comprehend the amount of love Jesus has for us. We are chosen, His special possession. Love this series!
I think what's so lovely about that scene is Mary M is all of us. Whether it's the point of our salvation or when we come to the Lord all broken and busted up... He's right there. ❤
Btw Dallas You are brilliant at what you do. You are obviously open to the Holy Spirit. You and He together with the characters are amazing! You are amazing and how you lead your groups is anointed!!!!!
Episode 5 I could relate to on so many levels. I know God saved me but many many years later I fell and it taught me so much about God's grace and his love. When I saw episode 6 it just reminded me that when we fall into sin trust you are still saved and you'll know it because you won't be able to sin happily you'll feel condemnation. In the moment you'll feel joyful but it will be short lived. Because Christ opens you up to truth you now know the end result to your sin is death, it isn't like before when you would sin with no real thought. In the back of my mind I knew he'd called me higher, allowed me to see him and touch him only to go back on him I felt shame just like Mary in this episode. But i nearly lost it when she said He fixed me once - that line still brings tears.
The scene in the tent is masterful. It was so real. That moment of forgiveness is special. The acting is so sublime that I bristle even using the term 'acting'. Thank you.
Dallas, you said about Mary's scene of brokeness here..."Salvation happens in a moment, sanctification takes time"....I see this as the message to us ALL! Good merch too?
The depth of spiritual intellect in the creation of these works is a testimony of the Lord's hand in all this. Each scene, each story, each lesson touches me as it did in those times they first applied to me. I can relate to all the characters and to how Mother Mary must feel. Heavenly Father was there too. I can feel His love and admiration for His son. This is all a magnificent work of God and men after His heart. I love you all. Namaste
BRAVO DALLAS!! Keep doing everything you're doing! Love, love, love the series! Your Director Reactions are almost as interesting and intense as each episode. AWESOME!! I'd like to see a series on the books of the Bible not seen yet.
Thank you Dallas and crew for the incredible enactment of Mary's fall and Christ's forgiveness! I have been there and worried I was not worthy to be forgiven, again. Of course our Lord came thru for me, and I was truly humbled by His love. Wonderful inspiration on your part.
Dallas, your explanation made me cry again... What you and your team are accomplishing so much for all of us. Thank you. May you all be blessed for what you are creating. Please gain strength from our love for "The Chosen " ! Luke 21:28 is a brilliant 'motto' !
Would love to have a shirt or hat that simply says look up! What a simple but yet great way to spread the message! Love the show ! Thankyou! God bless you all always!
Watching from an unreach ppl group at South East Asia, going to spread the good new here, pls pray for us! Revival for this dry land because the living water is here!!!
Just LOVE your Deep Dives in which you are able to clarify unanswered questions and help us along our spiritual journey by relating these personalities and scenarios to ourselves. It’s like bonus Bible studies, Dallas. Thank you so much. Praying daily for divine wisdom and protection for you and staff, especially going forward.
I am very grateful for these "deep dive" commentaries; my re-viewing of a specific episode after watching Dallas walk us through that episode is enhanced a great deal. The mixture of technical learning, better understanding of the goals of the episode and of the show in general, and the "behind the scenes" issues encountered by the cast, crew, and writers, provides us with a deeper appreciation for what The Chosen really is.
Loved this video... This "small" scene you talk about, Dallas, between Jesus and Mary in the tent, was one of my VERY favorite scenes in the whole episode!! I can't pick a favorite episode or scene in The Chosen - the whole series is AMAZING...EPIC..., but certain scenes touch my heart soooo much, and one of them was that small scene in the tent!! Thank you for sharing...God Bless 💜🙏💜
As you Dallas, that scene wrecked me also! I’ve broken many times, but God love has embraced me and taken me back as one of His! The breaking in certain areas of my life are becoming less and less. And The Chosen has given me the strength to do so as I’ve been watching. So love y’all for your continued sacrifice to help see many of us healed and made whole through the realization of Jesus love for us! Continued blessings to you!
Thank you for the remainder thru this episode that no matter how many times we screw up God still loves us. He is faithful and just to forgive if we come back to him. " I forgive you. It's over"
Hey Dallas! Don't let the "contraversial" nature of people's online reactions distract you from letting thkse creative juices flow! Just pursue your relationship with God, seek to be true to Scripture, and enjoy the creative process. It's as simple as that. Thank you for caring what we think. But don't let the many voices of the internet get too loud and distract you!
When watching this episode, one of the things that I noticed was that Matthew uses the verse that he has memorized to help him with his fear when entering the bar. He did what Mary did not do when faced with fear. Now I do know that what Mary faced was way more frightening for her then what Matthew was facing. But still, I thought it was interesting.
Watching The CHOSEN …among so many other aspects … It’s making me see me ….things I did not see in me before … Amazing…how it’s touching So many sides of my inner self…. I LOVE THE CHOSEN EVERY DAY MORE QND MORE …. It’s making me to know parts of my soul I did not know I had …. Amazing.. So so much thank you… All of you….specially Dallas … That accepted the Great Job…He Offered Him.
I have watched this episode at least ten times now and i‘m still crying every time when mary goes back to jesus. This scene is so beautyfull an d authenitic. I mean, i absolutely see myself in it and i‘m realy grateful how you created this scene, because it definitely shows how jesus treats me every time i do a stupid thing and have to turn back. Thank you for this truly fantastic show!!! It touches my heart deeply!
I totally connected with Mary in the scene when she went back to the bar. Triggers are huge when you are a baby in your faith it's very easy to give up and feel totally unworthy of any type of good things in life.
Another favorite scene is when Jesus after totally exhausted walks past the arguing Disiples around the fire only says good night… No words needed…. Then the scene. Eyweeb a mother and Christ washing His feet., loving her son.., Wiped me out as well.. So many times Mary is forgotten…. Thank you
Thank you Dallas and crew ! I too can relate to Mary and her feeling that I really stepped over the line and might not be forgiven, again. It was beautiful the way it portrayed our Lord's infinite power of forgiveness.
I found Hesus in my early teens and I thought I would never go back to my old life but things happened beyond my control and it sent me reeling! But… Jesus did not leave me and when I asked forgiveness He forgave me and I went on to follow Him and raised my children to follow him too! We can fall down but Jesus is there to help us up from that fall! Amen
Thank you sooo much for taking the time to explain the spiritual aspects and visual effects and everything ! We are so blessed with The Chosen series. Much blessings to you and all your crew. Stay in prayers for this tremendous work for the Glory of our Almighty God and may His Spirit bring encouragement and awakening faith to all His chosen ones through this media. Greetings from France
RE: the withered hand. One of the things I love about the show is that the miracles don't happen is flashy overly CGI'd ways. God doesn't have to put on a big lightshow to work his wonders. If he intervenes, it happens immediately.
why? when episode 6 has just blown away the bible, the torah, and Jesus' ministry.... I suggest most of Christianity needs to take off their glasses and start reading again at Genesis 1:1.
@@robertmoore8227 Why are people blessed? I'm happy to fill you in. Actually, I think I can provide illumination in three sentences: Though the portrayal of characters, that form and move the plot along, in THE CHOSEN may contain numerous liberties, themes rise and manifest to a consensus identification, or familiarity if you will. When a believer watches THE CHOSEN, it just naturally becomes an incredible experience when the most profound events, that are foundational to your faith belief system, are so wonderfully dramatized with modern cinema photography. Historical faithfulness is very much subordinate to thematic faithfulness.
I love how you all are so real. Even finishing off this video in different clothes. lol. Thank you for always being authentic and giving us a picture of an authentic Jesus.
The Scene between Jesus and Mary Mag. in the tent is my favourite Chosen scene yet. I look at it as a metaphor for the sacrament of Confession. The fact that Mother Mary is in the tent just adds to it. Really well done♥️
Liz Tabish's Mary Magdelene is unusually easy to love. There's some of her in all of us I believe. I can also see how Matthew would be crushing on her but also touched by the way she's shown love to everyone in the group so far...because she loves Jesus.
You know that this is the right season for this show to come out, its like GOD is giving us another chance to be reconciled with him. These are troubled times we are living in. I feel that thus is a right now word from GOD to listen to what HE has to say i think that this program GOD is telling us to wake up because the time is right for people to get hungry for the LORD again. I do love the show, it gets you to thinking that GOD is saying come home children for I'm your Father and we are family. I thank everyone for putting your hearts into this powerful message. May everyone be blessed and be safe in this world out there. I'm praying for everyone, GOD speed keep up the good work, and remember that there are going to be critical people out there, but you are doing this show for GOD and HIS GLORY, we are always going to have critics, JESUS did, my love to all. From Kentucky
At first I was like: "How can she do that?! She's walking with Jesus, living with Him... how can she just go back to that life of sin again?" And then, when she said she's ashamed because He already fixed her and she broke again... I started crying, saying "I'm her! How many times I fail and still He fixes me over and over again!" This episode is absolutely powerful! Jesus is beautiful! The way He looks at us, forgives us and see us... nothing and no one can compare to Him!
AMEN!!
That was exactly where my thoughts went, she's "me" !! So many times I've broken, but since the Chosen, my faith is stronger then ever!! Praise Jesus
It shows, that we all are not as good as we like to think. One of the reasons we have this world now is precisely the wrong assumption of being good. And that’s why Jesus came in this world. So many people wanted to be gods, but only one God wanted to be human.
Just wait till you get to the part where every single disciple flees and deserts Jesus.
Me too!
After I had my first baby, I went into a post-partem depression (without being diagnosed - no one said anything to me that you could get depressed! It was my first baby and I had no family around to educate me on being a new mother.) One day my husband came home from work (military) and I was huddled on the floor in a heap. He called my name and I would not look up at him. He realized something was wrong (went and got a plaque that was given us as a wedding gift) and said "Look up!" I was terrified he was going to shoot me in the head. (My husband wouldn't hurt anyone or anything but that was my mind frame at the time.) After much coaxing, I finally looked up and in his hand he had the plaque that read "See, I have carved you in my palm. Nothing will remove you from there." Wow, whatever had taken over me, broke! To this day, I don't understand what happened after my first baby - how horrible the mind can get - and yet, THE WORD set me free! Thank you Lord for THE WORD that frees us. I love Mary's role. Many can relate to her for sure. I know, I do. Many times God has had to fix my brokenness and tell me to "look up". I'm so grateful. Thanks for sharing this.
Your post brought tears to my eyes. What a precious loving husband you have, a Godly man. Thank you for sharing that intimate detail and for trusting God. You are such a blessing! 💕
@@bjspranger me too!! Praise God
Thank you for sharing that beautiful testimony. God bless.
But for the grace of God, we would all be there, and worse.
"Salvation may happen in a moment sanctification takes time" nailed it 👍🏻
Progressive sanctification
To be honest, I really like this scene with Mary Magdalene at the bar. It reminded me that we all have our struggles and always has the tendency to go back to that dark place where we were most comfortable before. This also showed how the devil works at the background for us to go astray and not go back to God again. What touches me most is this episode is the way how God is trying to find a lost sheep and get it back to the flock.
That is tha scene that gets me every time. So powerful.
As a parent of a son with autism and having worked with people on the spectrum that scene with Matthew bending down with Mary as she was throwing up and using his own scarf to clean up the vomit was one of the most moving scenes in the whole series because I can appreciate what a huge step that was for him. Well done!! As a Christian and a pastor i just love this series and I am sorry that Dallas has to put up with so much crap for the wonderful work that he and everyone else on the show are doing.
i know right! that was so sweet of matthew.
I can totally relate to how Mary felt standing in front of Jesus after she went back to her old life. After two or three times of returning to my old life and then seeking forgiveness, I felt totally unworthy to even call God my Father when asking for forgiveness. I could not make myself be that personal with Him. I was totally unworthy. But God… I am forgiven and redeemed. His mercy endures forever. Praise His name throughout eternity.
Praise the LORD!!! HALLELUYAH
I love that she said “they had to come get me” because that is love. They didn’t write her off. They went after her. That is the real deal.
Great episode, all the way around. I love the way Matthew is beginning to become emotionally awakened.
One point that struck me about the scene in which Mary faces Jesus. He tells her to "look up", but she answers that she cannot. Her shame is too great. Jesus' reply is not "look up" once again, instead He says, "look at Me". This was a beautiful subtlety. I saw in that that we can get so low that it's impossible for us to look up. We just don't have the heart to do it, our shame is too great. But what we can do it look to Jesus, who is right in the muck with us. And then He will lift us out of our mess.
"Thou, O Lord, are a shield about me. You're my glory and the lifter of my head".
BEAUTIFULLY stated Paul B. !!
@@mariaage8568 Thank you, Maria. That hit me plain the first time I watched this episode. The writers placed a lot of sublime spiritual truth into the script. Great job by them. Appreciated.
Love this comment, what a beautiful ponderous thought
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PRAISE THE LORD HALLELUYAH
My favorite line the Jesus says is, "Wouldn't be much of a Redemption if it were lost in a day." 😭🙏❤
I know, I loved that.... we have eternal life.... it wouldn't be eternal if it could die.
mine too!!!!!
Yep.
My mother-in-law was riding home on a bus years ago , she was in a depressed state because her 23 year old son-in-law was close to dying of lung cancer leaving a young son and a pregnant wife. She sat there with her head down , when a young man who was getting off the bus touched her hand, She looked up at him and he said, " ALWAYS LOOK UP!" He left.. . but she felt peace sweep over her givibf
I used it in Sunday School class this morning. Such a great idea and response, thank you.
Oh when Mary said that line, I had to pause and process. I do that a lot with this series. That's what I love about it, if I'm growing from it, others must be too!
The phrase: " Look at me". Kills me every time.
Totally
Yes! And with Nathaniel “ don’t look at him, look at Me”
AS A WORSHIP LEADER - I'M ON BOARD WITH EVERYTHING IN THESE EPISODES AND IT'S REVOLUTIONARY FOR OUR TIMES RIGHT NOW. BLESSINGS
More than "Look up" is when he says "You can." In that is so much - yes - through His grace, we CAN look up and don't have to stay in the shame.
❤️
He will not reject you if you “break” again. He’s love is unconditional.
I laughed when Jesus said "interesting point"; I love how He's portrayed with dry humor 🙂
I get your point Kelly, but I thought it was a bit out of character for Jesus the son of man and Son of God.... it was tinted with a bit of sarcasm which hints at an unhealthy anger... it's rare that sarcasm is a healthy action.... The Chosen notwithstanding is still is an awesome and wonderful portrayal of the gospel still.
@@MyRofaith thats what I was thinking
@@MyRofaith what if he was angry? There wouldn't be anything wrong with that because, his anger doesn't lead to sin. There are several passages in the bible that illustrate God's righteous indignation. Same with Jesus. Jesus was a man just like us who experienced the same emotions we did. He just didn't sin.
Agreed!!😁
Ever read the book of Job? Where God is talking with Job - He is being a bit sarcastic with Job😊
I absolutely love the humanity you bring to us through this show. It has literally reached my core and changed me.
I love the detail of Matthew not bothering with the kerchief, but only caring about Mary.
Always enjoy the backstory of what’s going on with these characters!
Dallas amazes me with all his thoughts. I have read the Left Behind book series, which his dad co-wrote and I could hardly put them down and read all 12 in 5 weeks, which was really good for me. I have never been a big reader. Dallas obviously takes a lot after his dad. God has surely blessed these men. Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye made such a difference with their Left Behind book series and Dallas Jenkins is making such a difference for the Kingdom of God through The Chosen. To God be the glory!
In the midst of my addiction which I tried many times to quit and promised myself I can do it with the Lord, I found myself failing again and again. Then one early morning driving home I pulled over to the sidewalk and started to cry and asked the Lord to walk away from me that I am just no good. I, for some reason, pushed my music tape in and the song by John Starnes called “He came to me” from the beginning of the song even! I sat in my car and must have cried more than an hour. Yes, my Lord was still looking for that one lost sheep which was me and never gave up on me as I have. Blessed be the Name of the Lord!!!
I have watched 3 seasons of the “Chosen” several times over and I feel the love Yeshua has for us every time I watch it! Bless you, Dallas and everyone involved with this powerful depiction of Christ Jesus!!!
I was so touched by your story. Just the words "He came to me" brought goose bumps and tears...God bless you for sharing.
Felt Mary in all of this. The countless times I’ve failed and fell back to my sins. And the shame I’ve felt and feeling of being unworthy because I failed…again. When He embraced her, I immediately imagined that the actual Father holding me, too. Loving me and forgiving me…again. Matthew and Mary are my favorite portrayals. I see so much of myself in their stories. So much…
I was able to see the scene through Mary’s eyes and it did feel personal. How many times I’ve said I can’t do this? Many and always received Jesus’s mercy.
I’ve been there
I love these deep dives, they are so interesting! Love The Chosen! Glory to God!
Thank you. I've broken over and over so many times that I began to feel totally unfixable. This show brings the hope and belief back into my life to where I feel that I just might be salvageable after all. I'm reading the Bible, slowly, but earnestly, for the 1st time in my 65 years. I liken "The Chosen" as a ministry; one that has drawn me closer to our heavenly Father. Thank you.
Blessings.
13:00 Yes, I've been there many times. This scene was such an important moment on The Chosen for me 😭♥️
I’m off this weekend so I’m going to watch both series all over again 3 time 🤫🤫 I’m loving it so much
Thanks to all the people who Pay It Forward so people like me can see this Thank you again
Oh I’ve been telling so much people about The Chosen
Please please please make that T-shirt that says”I don’t have a crush, I just find her unusually pretty to look at”😂😂 I will buy that!!!!
Ah yeah, that's good
How to buy that t shirt... From India.... Really want that
Simon Z is amazing and so genuine. He has that presence that Navy Seals or Samurai seem to have. A honor and strength. Fabulous
I love the "short clips" at the beginning of a episode. As a retired nurse, I love the one with Moses making the symbol for the Israelites when they were being bitten in the Wilderness. It is still a symbol of healing.
I relate so much with Mary. I have made many mistakes, as we all do, & when I finally surrendered to Jesus & asked him to take control, I felt renewed, revived, & generally excited - but I also felt very nervous because I know I’m human & I know I am bound to make more mistakes, as every human is. So I know how scared she must have felt, knowing she went astray again & the shame she must have felt. I was just so happy to see her push past those feelings & return to Jesus begging his forgiveness, & then to see how simply & quickly he forgave her & offered his love to her once more. It was just so touching, it filled my heart with so much love. It amazes me how beautifully you’ve portrayed these characters. You’ve brought them to life in a way I never imagined possible, & now I feel like I can deeply relate to the Disciples of Christ. It’s truly mind blowing, & just so fulfilling. Thank you for giving this show to us Dallas, I can’t wait to see more!
Dallas, you and your team have provided a great way for us to envision the real people we read about in the Bible. Last week a friend used a short clip of Mary returning to Jesus after "going back". It was a tear-filled into to her testimony a few nights ago. Thank you. Keep following Jesus. Keep looking up.
THIS. Goodness gracious…I was wrecked watching this episode. Mary encapsulated what I think a lot of Christians have gone through. Feeling like you’ve failed the saviour because you “broke again.” But God. He loves, he redeems and he forgives first, always.
Very precious post, thank you!
Yess! That line, and I forgive you, wreck me. Thank you Dallas!
I love love love these “ Director reactions“. Don’t get me wrong all the other RUclips channels do a great job, but I like knowing YOUR thoughts and intentions etc. Your insight. So very valuable. Thank you. Thank you for your love of Jesus and “ The chosen”
same!! love seeing the intention of the key scenes from the episodes
I agree 100%!! In addition to what Joan said, the "Director Reaction's" make me feel so connected to The Chosen, especially now while waiting for Season 3.
What is so cool is the fact that you literally HAVE to binge watch the episodes over and over to "see" all the layers present! Unprecedented production...reminds me of the artwork that has hidden pictures embedded in it and takes a while for it to surface...
That realization actually JUST "hit me!" Seriously -- like 5 minutes ago. After listening to Dallas, I said to myself, "Well, I'm gonna binge this again!" 😀
So true, alot of things one might miss the 4th or 5th time around(no joke I love binge watching)
@@patriciamarino4418 You and me, sister! You and me, both! My wife--> not a binge-watcher -- she can't sit still long enough -- "Things to do, and all that." Me--> Can binge, and binge, and......
Dallas, you are a GREAT director. Of course Jesus did not go after Mary Magdalene. The audience needs to reread the the of 'the Prodigal Son. The father does not go after his kid. God does not force people to follow him. Jesus won[t force Mary to follow him. It must be HER IDEA. That's called free will. Jesus is also giving her the opportunity to spiritually/emotinally grow up. He can't do that for her. Great scenes.
But I AM SO THANKFUL that the Shepherd DID leave His 99 sheep to go searching for the 1 who wandered away, because that 1 was me! 💛
I relate with Mary. People do not quickly forget when you are the one who has wandered. There is a lasting, underlying, blaming, suspicion that some people hold against you.
I also relate with how she is earnestly safeguarding herself with the Word of God, because we NEVER want to “break”, and wander away again!! …
…but if we’ve done it once, we have a “worry” in our souls that it COULD possibly happen again, though we desperately don’t want it to… 😔
If the Shepherd left everyone to come looking for me once, maybe He won’t bother, if it happens again…?
Lord, make me faithful-to the end!
Private Citizen, Amen ! Love must always be given freely , otherwise it’s unworthy…mandated! Dallas is my HERO, he’s a follower, I’m in awe !
We thank God for Dallas,, we do!❤🌹
I like the way you showed character development for Simon when Jesus teams him up with Matthew.
Yes. Jesus is teaching them both something there.
This episode just crushes me every time I see it because I've felt how she's felt so many times and couldn't understand or accept that the Savior could still find worth in me. Thank you so much for this series you've created. I had no idea how much I needed it.
These Director’s reaction are so helpful, and insightful.
Oh man, I've been there countless times. That's why the scene is one of my most favorite part, and, honestly speaking, it's the scene made me teary the most.
We’ve ALL been there, that’s why we are where we are today, we got up, we move on and upward and run and keep running to HIM so it’s our time now to encourage the young people
Dallas I would just like to tell you what a wonderful job you have done creating and directing The Chosen!!!!
Dallas, you make me smile! You are explaining each point a mile a minute to get in as much as you can as every detail is so important and critical in creating this! You are the right man for the job! God has his perfect plan in "choosing" you for this amazing project to REALLY bring the gospel to life in these end times. God knows what is needed and when, his timing is perfect! May His Revival begin!! Thank you for listening and following your heart and blessing us all as you do! You bring glory to the Father with your passionate commitment to do this project justice. Amen and Hallelujah!!
Dallas you nailed it again and again. I love the Mary M seen where she went back to sin.. this is human nature and this episode shows us Christ is always there for us when we return…
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Liz Tabish is absolutely amazing at her craft. She is a rising star.
Thank you, Dallas, for doing these videos. This was excellent!
Always enjoy the Director’s Reaction videos. There was soooo much going on in this episode. The whole storyline of Mary was done so well, and wrecked us all! “Look up” definitely needs to be used on a Chosen gift item in the future. That would be a great reminder that Jesus loves us and forgives our sins. Can’t wait to see your reaction video on episode 7!
I am so grateful for The Chosen! My knowledge and love for OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS is so much greater. This has been wonderful to view during this aweful pandemic.
Thank you, thank. I have shared The Chosen with all of my internet families.
Dallas, such a terrific explanation of all these scenes. Thank you! BTW, you are doing a Good thing. Pray. Stay the course. A lot of people are praying for the project and for you specifically. YOU'VE GOT THIS!
Thank you, all. Was swept away watching the grand finale. Besides the exquisite acting , how each actor invites the audience to identify with the character and the environment, you served such outstanding direction🎬👏🏼
Praying for you, all, my dear brother🙏🏼🙏🏽✝️⚓️❤️
Wow not only does the show minister to people but you also are obedient to Him to speak through your videos! Thank you for your obedience,to God be all the glory!
Yes you are right! I consider this a ministry no matter what he says.
Does obedience mean destroying the ministry of Jesus and our understanding of Torah/the commandments... does it mean we have to confuse the written word with the word of the pharisaic and rabbinic movement that perverts the biblical truth?
I personally don’t think biblical truth can be perverted since it’s the same always. That’s in my opinion left up to the viewer to seek out the truth of Gods written word.
Episode 6 was my favorite bc it showed why Jesus was here...He had to teach us to toss the rules from the old ways & false prophets with religion and just love one another as He loves us...it's that simple & you all showed it perfectly...as you always do, which is why I enjoy this series so much. You don't have to always tell scriptural stories to make the point that Jesus was God & flesh and He understood us & our flaws bc He was flesh, too. Great job on this entire show. And Praise the Lord, He Lives!!! 🙌🙏💕✝️
The scene btw Jesus and Mary M was beautiful. I have been "fixed" then fall. I always run to Jesus for forgiveness. Our human minds can't even comprehend the amount of love Jesus has for us. We are chosen, His special possession. Love this series!
I think what's so lovely about that scene is Mary M is all of us.
Whether it's the point of our salvation or when we come to the Lord all broken and busted up...
He's right there.
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@@GlennRiccobono AMEN 🙏
I keep repeating that part onwards from Mary Magdalene. I feel this a lot of times. Being Christian is really a struggle to stay Christian
Dallas sure know how to make the complicated simple. Head and heart. I can relate to the trigger. Thanking God for you and this timely word.
thank you Dallas for the deep dive... another full packed episode.... the intimate moments are very impactful..
Yes, I can totally relate to the guilt and feelings of screwing up again. Thanks.
My favorite line all season is, “I Am Who I Am”. Comfort and peace come all over me every time I watch it ❤️
I enjoy these episodes being broken down to understand them more! Love the show so much ❤
Btw Dallas
You are brilliant at what you do. You are obviously open to the Holy Spirit. You and He together with the characters are amazing! You are amazing and how you lead your groups is anointed!!!!!
Episode 5 I could relate to on so many levels. I know God saved me but many many years later I fell and it taught me so much about God's grace and his love. When I saw episode 6 it just reminded me that when we fall into sin trust you are still saved and you'll know it because you won't be able to sin happily you'll feel condemnation. In the moment you'll feel joyful but it will be short lived. Because Christ opens you up to truth you now know the end result to your sin is death, it isn't like before when you would sin with no real thought. In the back of my mind I knew he'd called me higher, allowed me to see him and touch him only to go back on him I felt shame just like Mary in this episode. But i nearly lost it when she said He fixed me once - that line still brings tears.
The scene in the tent is masterful. It was so real. That moment of forgiveness is special. The acting is so sublime that I bristle even using the term 'acting'. Thank you.
Dallas, you said about Mary's scene of brokeness here..."Salvation happens in a moment, sanctification takes time"....I see this as the message to us ALL! Good merch too?
The depth of spiritual intellect in the creation of these works is a testimony of the Lord's hand in all this.
Each scene, each story, each lesson touches me as it did in those times they first applied to me.
I can relate to all the characters and to how Mother Mary must feel. Heavenly Father was there too. I can feel His love and admiration for His son.
This is all a magnificent work of God and men after His heart.
I love you all.
Namaste
BRAVO DALLAS!! Keep doing everything you're doing! Love, love, love the series! Your Director Reactions are almost as interesting and intense as each episode. AWESOME!! I'd like to see a series on the books of the Bible not seen yet.
Thank you Dallas and crew for the incredible enactment of Mary's fall and Christ's forgiveness! I have been there and worried I was not worthy to be forgiven, again. Of course our Lord came thru for me, and I was truly humbled by His love. Wonderful inspiration on your part.
Dallas, your explanation made me cry again... What you and your team are accomplishing so much for all of us. Thank you. May you all be blessed for what you are creating. Please gain strength from our love for "The Chosen " ! Luke 21:28 is a brilliant 'motto' !
“Look up” another great T-shirt saying! 👏😇👏😇👏😇
I do hope there is a ***LOOK UP*** t-shirt, hat, etc in the making! God bless you on this amazing journey you have brought to the world.
Would love to have a shirt or hat that simply says look up! What a simple but yet great way to spread the message! Love the show ! Thankyou! God bless you all always!
Watching from an unreach ppl group at South East Asia, going to spread the good new here, pls pray for us! Revival for this dry land because the living water is here!!!
Praying... and believing Holy Spirit will water every seed planted... The fruit of this harvest will be great!!!
May His Holy Armor protect you & the Holy Spirit speaks thru you while you share the Truth. Amen
Just LOVE your Deep Dives in which you are able to clarify unanswered questions and help us along our spiritual journey by relating these personalities and scenarios to ourselves. It’s like bonus Bible studies, Dallas. Thank you so much. Praying daily for divine wisdom and protection for you and staff, especially going forward.
I am very grateful for these "deep dive" commentaries; my re-viewing of a specific episode after watching Dallas walk us through that episode is enhanced a great deal. The mixture of technical learning, better understanding of the goals of the episode and of the show in general, and the "behind the scenes" issues encountered by the cast, crew, and writers, provides us with a deeper appreciation for what The Chosen really is.
Well said! Amen to that, brother.
@@CameronCajun Thank you. This is such a wonderful addition to the show! God bless.
Loved this video...
This "small" scene you talk about, Dallas, between Jesus and Mary in the tent, was one of my VERY favorite scenes in the whole episode!!
I can't pick a favorite episode or scene in The Chosen - the whole series is AMAZING...EPIC..., but certain scenes touch my heart soooo much, and one of them was that small scene in the tent!!
Thank you for sharing...God Bless
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As you Dallas, that scene wrecked me also! I’ve broken many times, but God love has embraced me and taken me back as one of His! The breaking in certain areas of my life are becoming less and less. And The Chosen has given me the strength to do so as I’ve been watching. So love y’all for your continued sacrifice to help see many of us healed and made whole through the realization of Jesus love for us! Continued blessings to you!
Thank you for the remainder thru this episode that no matter how many times we screw up God still loves us. He is faithful and just to forgive if we come back to him. " I forgive you. It's over"
“I just want your ❤️ heart “ , forgiveness is a beautiful thing .
Hey Dallas! Don't let the "contraversial" nature of people's online reactions distract you from letting thkse creative juices flow! Just pursue your relationship with God, seek to be true to Scripture, and enjoy the creative process. It's as simple as that. Thank you for caring what we think. But don't let the many voices of the internet get too loud and distract you!
When watching this episode, one of the things that I noticed was that Matthew uses the verse that he has memorized to help him with his fear when entering the bar. He did what Mary did not do when faced with fear. Now I do know that what Mary faced was way more frightening for her then what Matthew was facing. But still, I thought it was interesting.
AND.. YOU Nailed it!!
this is annointed. completely relatable and absolutely wonderful.
Once again, enjoy the insight from Dallas - Thank you! 💗
Watching The CHOSEN …among so many other aspects …
It’s making me see me ….things I did not see in me before …
Amazing…how it’s touching
So many sides of my inner self….
I LOVE THE CHOSEN EVERY DAY MORE QND MORE ….
It’s making me to know parts of my soul
I did not know I had ….
Amazing..
So so much thank you…
All of you….specially Dallas …
That accepted the Great Job…He Offered
Him.
I have watched this episode at least ten times now and i‘m still crying every time when mary goes back to jesus. This scene is so beautyfull an d authenitic. I mean, i absolutely see myself in it and i‘m realy grateful how you created this scene, because it definitely shows how jesus treats me every time i do a stupid thing and have to turn back.
Thank you for this truly fantastic show!!! It touches my heart deeply!
I think we need a tshirt with the inscription “LOOK UP “. I love this saying, as it has many positive attributes….thanks, Kit
I totally connected with Mary in the scene when she went back to the bar. Triggers are huge when you are a baby in your faith it's very easy to give up and feel totally unworthy of any type of good things in life.
Another favorite scene is when Jesus after totally exhausted walks past the arguing Disiples around the fire only says good night…
No words needed….
Then the scene. Eyweeb a mother and Christ washing His feet., loving her son..,
Wiped me out as well..
So many times Mary is forgotten…. Thank you
Thank you Dallas and crew ! I too can relate to Mary and her feeling that I really stepped over the line and might not be forgiven, again. It was beautiful the way it portrayed our Lord's infinite power of forgiveness.
I found Hesus in my early teens and I thought I would never go back to my old life but things happened beyond my control and it sent me reeling! But… Jesus did not leave me and when I asked forgiveness He forgave me and I went on to follow Him and raised my children to follow him too! We can fall down but Jesus is there to help us up from that fall! Amen
I've really warmed up to Matthew. You did a great job in totally developing his character. He went from kinda despicable to charming
Thank you sooo much for taking the time to explain the spiritual aspects and visual effects and everything ! We are so blessed with The Chosen series. Much blessings to you and all your crew. Stay in prayers for this tremendous work for the Glory of our Almighty God and may His Spirit bring encouragement and awakening faith to all His chosen ones through this media. Greetings from France
So human. So real. ❤️❤️❤️
RE: the withered hand. One of the things I love about the show is that the miracles don't happen is flashy overly CGI'd ways. God doesn't have to put on a big lightshow to work his wonders. If he intervenes, it happens immediately.
I love the compassion Matthew had for Mary showing he has a heart when given a chance. 💕💕💕💕
Oh, yeah! That's right! So glad you said that. The scene put a lump in my throat--I couldn't TALK the rest of the episode!
We are blessed by “The Chosen “ thank you 🙏🏻
why? when episode 6 has just blown away the bible, the torah, and Jesus' ministry.... I suggest most of Christianity needs to take off their glasses and start reading again at Genesis 1:1.
@@robertmoore8227 Why are people blessed? I'm happy to fill you in. Actually, I think I can provide illumination in three sentences: Though the portrayal of characters, that form and move the plot along, in THE CHOSEN may contain numerous liberties, themes rise and manifest to a consensus identification, or familiarity if you will. When a believer watches THE CHOSEN, it just naturally becomes an incredible experience when the most profound events, that are foundational to your faith belief system, are so wonderfully dramatized with modern cinema photography. Historical faithfulness is very much subordinate to thematic faithfulness.
@@robertmoore8227 blown away the Bible, by showing mercy? How can that be or intend to be an accurate question-statement?
LOVE THESE!!!! It's almost as fun as a new episode of the show.
I love how you all are so real. Even finishing off this video in different clothes. lol. Thank you for always being authentic and giving us a picture of an authentic Jesus.
The Scene between Jesus and Mary Mag. in the tent is my favourite Chosen scene yet. I look at it as a metaphor for the sacrament of Confession. The fact that Mother Mary is in the tent just adds to it. Really well done♥️
I LOVE these deep dives!! Great depth into each season, I look forward to these videos. Thanks Dallas!💞
Liz Tabish's Mary Magdelene is unusually easy to love. There's some of her in all of us I believe. I can also see how Matthew would be crushing on her but also touched by the way she's shown love to everyone in the group so far...because she loves Jesus.
You know that this is the right season for this show to come out, its like GOD is giving us another chance to be reconciled with him. These are troubled times we are living in. I feel that thus is a right now word from GOD to listen to what HE has to say i think that this program GOD is telling us to wake up because the time is right for people to get hungry for the LORD again. I do love the show, it gets you to thinking that GOD is saying come home children for I'm your Father and we are family. I thank everyone for putting your hearts into this powerful message. May everyone be blessed and be safe in this world out there. I'm praying for everyone, GOD speed keep up the good work, and remember that there are going to be critical people out there, but you are doing this show for GOD and HIS GLORY, we are always going to have critics, JESUS did, my love to all. From Kentucky