The Chosen – Season 5 – Episode 3 Rewind

Jesus had just flipped some tables in the temple in episode 2—and now he’s flipping the script on the Pharisees in episode 3. The Jewish leaders think they’re going to trap him in front of the crowds. Really? Do they not realize who they’re dealing with? The Son of God doesn’t trip over his words even if they do keep interrupting him. He teaches with fire, finesse, and a whole lot of truth—even when they keep trying to throw him off.

This episode dives into some heavy teachings, and Jesus doesn’t hold back. Parables start flying, taxes come up, commandments get ranked, and even the disciples jump in to help act out the stories. It’s scripture brought to life in on the big screen. And the parables? They’re not just bedtime stories. The talents and the tenants? They hold deeper warnings and challenges—especially to those in power who aren’t listening.

Then comes the showdown. After being interrupted again and again, Jesus lights up the scribes and Pharisees with the seven woes. He’s not just calling them out—he’s pulling back the curtain on hypocrisy. Straight from Matthew 23:1-36, this is Jesus in full prophetic mode, saying what needs to be said.

Next, he takes a smaller group—Peter, John, James, and Andrew—to the Mount of Olives for a late-night conversation about the end times. And here’s the twist: not even Jesus knows the day or the hour. That’s how big this mystery is. So, he urges his disciples—and us—to stay awake, stay alert, and not wait around. Because when that day comes, it won’t just be about headlines. It’ll be eternal. Got friends or family who haven’t heard the Good News? Now’s the time.

There’s a curious moment in the episode when Jesus sees a vision of David playing his lyre. That’s not pulled from scripture, but it’s a clever touch—maybe a little nudge for viewers to dig into the Old Testament and rediscover David for themselves.

Want to go deeper into the verses from this episode? Grab the study guide and walk through it with us. Jesus wasn’t just silencing critics—he was opening eyes, stirring hearts, and schooling the Pharisees without breaking stride.