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Next, ask your students:
Now explain to your youth:
Note: I would not suggest watching The Chosen Season 2 Episode One with students until most of them have watched The Chosen Season 1. If you haven't already watched The Chosen Season 1 with your youth group, I've put together a guide like this for each episode, so check them out! Even if all your youth have watched the entire season (but especially if some of your youth haven't watched the whole series), I would take a moment to review the story so far, because Season 2 Episode One is pretty complicated and expects that you know what's happened so far. With that in mind, tell your youth that you're going to review Season 1 of The Chosen (you don't necessarily need to do all of these questions):
Remind your students that after the prologue flash-forward to the future, The Chosen will pick back up with all of these characters. Viewing The Chosen Season 2 Episode 1You can find The Chosen Season 2 Episode One on YouTube here. I also encourage you to pick up The Chosen app (Google / Apple), since The Chosen will only post one more episode on YouTube before moving exclusively to the application. While watching The Chosen, I make occasional comments through the chat but I try to not do too much teaching. I want the youth to enjoy it and not just see The Chosen as an elaborate preaching illustration. For the most part, I just clarify who characters are and occasionally I briefly explained a reference or allusion that is confusing to my youth. The Chosen Season 2 Episode 1 Discussion Questions: John the BelovedTo begin your discussion, ask your youth:
Jesus with John and Big James in The Chosen Season 2 Episode 1 Now call the attention of your youth back to the frame narrative (the prologue flash-forward scene). Ask your students:
Point out to your youth:
Ask your students:
Further ReadingAn adaptation like The Chosen isn't meant to replace the Bible; it's meant to drive us deeper into the Bible and spiritual reflection. The 40 Days with Jesus series helps readers connect the events of Season 2 with Scripture and their own everyday lives. FYI:As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Click here for my affiliation policy. Contributing to The Bible ArtistHave my posts about Bible adaptation helped you learn more about the Bible and explore it with your ministry or family? I offer my work for free and rely on the generous support of readers like you. Your contributions mean so much. Thank you! If you liked this post, I've done several posts on The Chosen and Bible adaptation that you might want to check out, including articles on how The Chosen adapts key biblical characters and discussion guides for each episode of The Chosen Season 1 and Season 2. You may also be interested in some of my other content on adaptation and youth ministry. The Chosen Season 3
Adapting Biblical Characters Series
Exploring The Chosen with Youth [Guides for Youth Leaders]Specials
Season 2
Season 1
The Chosen Controversies Series
Beyond The Chosen
What happened in season 1 episode 2 of The Chosen?Episode Summary. A stranger goes into a pawn shop to sell his tools, which he says were made of quality material from Tyre and Sidon. When the merchant attempts to underpay him, the man protests. As he lifts up his arms, his sleeves fall back, revealing rotting flesh underneath.
What Scripture is from episode 2 of The Chosen?Scripture References: Genesis 2:2-3 On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken. God blessed the seventh day and made it holy; because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.
What is the second episode of The Chosen about?The Chosen, Season 1, Ep 2: “Shabbat”
In this episode we see the newly-redeemed Mary of Magdala preparing for one of the most important Jewish weekly rituals — the Sabbath — while other important characters' stories develop around her.
What is the episode unlawful about in The Chosen?“Unlawful” is Episode 6 of THE CHOSEN, Season 2. Peter and Matthew search for Mary Magdalene. Mary has begun to revert to her old way of gambling and drinking. Meanwhile, the other disciples and Jesus learn of John the Baptist's imprisonment by King Herod.
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