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In this episode, 12-year-old Jesus goes missing, and after an anxious search, his parents find him in the temple. He is sitting among the teachers, listening attentively and asking insightful questions. He knows the Scriptures—especially the books of Moses—and discusses their meaning. He explores the question of what it means to live a good life, and those who hear him are amazed by his wisdom and understanding.
Later in this episode, another meaningful conversation takes place between John and Nicodemus. When John hears what is happening, he gets excited and refers to a passage from Proverbs. Then, he says to Nicodemus: “All your life you’ve been asleep … Make straight the way for the King! He is here to awaken the earth! But some will not want to waken. They’re in love with the dark. I wonder which one you’ll be” [26:17-27:48 min]. Let’s read Proverbs 30:1-4 and John 3:16-21 together.
Some things can only truly be seen when Jesus opens our eyes—like Joseph and Mary recognising the deeper reality of their son in the temple or like John reflecting on Mary’s story and recognising the divine mystery at work.
We see this truth in Eden as well: She sees potential in Simon that no one else has seen. When she hears that Jesus has called Simon to follow him, she weeps and says, “… Someone finally sees in you what I have always seen … You’re more than a fisherman” [10:21-12:10 min].
Let’s take a moment to pray in pairs for one or two people in your life whom you find difficult to see beyond their outward appearance. Ask Jesus to fill your heart with his love and to help you see them more clearly through his eyes.
In this episode, Simon and Andrew are excited as they begin following Jesus. But they also feel uncertain—they have no idea what will be expected of them. There’s a sense of nervousness, a fear that they might fail or disappoint Jesus.
Let’s read 2 Peter 1:3-8 together.
At the wedding, Simon reminds Andrew how they learned to fish: “We just sat there and watched until we became fishermen.” Mary reacts: “We will watch him, and watch, and watch and watch ... Forever, I think” [34:22-35:12 min].
Let’s revisit a conversation between Jesus and Thomas in this episode: Thomas: “From the directions you have provided, I see no logical solution to the problem.” Jesus: “It’s going to be like that sometimes Thomas.” ... “I do not rebuke you, Thomas. It’s good to ask questions. To seek understanding.” … “Join me, and I’ll show you a new way to count and measure, a different way of seeing time.” Thomas: “Go with you where? I don’t understand.” Jesus: “Keep watching” [41:00-42:16 min].
Let’s read Proverbs 1:1-7; 2:1-11; 3:1-7 together.
As the disciples begin following Jesus, Simon expresses his confusion: “I don’t even know why I’m here. It’s usually the students that choose the rabbi, not the other way around. And I’m not even a student.” Someone else concludes: “He hasn’t exactly been picking the best and brightest students ...” [35:29-35:48 min].
As Simon and Andrew begin their journey of following Jesus, they worry about their packed lunch. But as they go, they come across fig trees, and lunch is provided. We know that God cares. Not a single hair falls from your head apart from his will. Yet, at the same time, we know that the world is filled with suffering. These truths are hard to reconcile. Faith doesn’t mean we always get what we want or even what we think we need.
Paul knew this tension firsthand. He experienced God’s care in incredible ways, but he also experienced incredible hardships. In 2 Corinthians 11, Paul lists his struggles—imprisonment, beatings, assassination attempts, shipwrecks, dangers from robbers, threats, sleepless nights, hunger and thirst, and exposure to the cold. Yet despite all this, Paul remained certain of God’s love and faithfulness. Let’s read Romans 8:31-39 together.
We often hear about how Jesus became human like us. This means he didn’t just experience suffering—he also embraced life’s joys. In this episode, we see him fully enjoying the wedding feast, celebrating and even dancing with those around him.
This discussion guide also includes a reading plan to help you personally apply the lessons from The Chosen. You can go through it on your own or with your group, allowing for deeper reflection and ongoing conversation. Enjoy the journey!
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