Would you like to be Chosen? Hopefully the answer to that question is "Yes!"
What is Chosen? Chosen is a historical drama about the life of Jesus, but told through the lives of those who knew Him best, those whom He chose, those to whom He said, ‘follow me.’ And the greatest message of all is that we – watching the show today - are also the chosen. God chose to give His only son for us, that we might know everlasting life. It is probably the most successful TV show you have never heard of. It is a ground-breaking historical drama based on the life of Jesus Christ, seen through the eyes of those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the seven-season show shares an authentic and intimate look at Jesus’ revolutionary life and teachings. The Chosen is based on the true stories of the gospels of Jesus Christ.
Who will be chosen? The Chosen sessions are open to all and you are all warmly invited to come along. There is no charge for attending.
Why Should I Be Chosen? This dramatic adaptation of the Bible will be helpful in understanding the stories in the New Testament and their context in the socio-political events of the time. The disciples were all ordinary men and their arguments, pettiness, irritability and confusion, as well as their bravery and conviction, are convincingly portrayed. You cannot understand the New Testament without appreciating the Hebrew scriptures, or Old Testament, which provides the social and religious context from which Christianity emerged, and the Chosen captures the Jewish commitment to faith in God permeating every part of life: every meal, every drink, every entrance to every house. The political context of Jesus life and ministry is evident in this production as Jesus lived and ministered during a time of imperial occupation and The Chosen conveys the political significance of Israel’s subjugation to the mighty Roman Empire. You also see the power-play between the Pharisees and a religious establishment determined to stamp out challenges to their authority. The Chosen helps you understand the controversy created by Jesus’ actions and his claims. In displaying his humanity, it does not downplay Jesus’ supernatural power and his claims to be the Messiah. But this is deeply controversial because Jesus of Nazareth was not the Messiah anyone was expecting - to many he was a deluded and dangerous blasphemer who should be condemned and silenced. Children as young as seven have been captivated by the series, while people who have been Christians for forty years or more have said that it has brought the Bible and the character of Jesus to life for them in new ways. Come along and judge for yourself.
