The Chosen – Season 5 – Episode 7 Rewind

Let’s address the elephant in the room: if you’re squeamish about feet, this episode probably made you squirm. We’re not talking pedicures—we’re talking dusty, calloused, road-weary disciple feet. And Jesus? He got right down and washed them. All of them. That includes Judas—the guy about to hand him over. If humility had a face, this was it.

The buildup to the Passover meal is full of intrigue. Jesus sends two disciples ahead with cryptic instructions involving a man with a water jar. Of course, it unfolds exactly as he says—because when doesn’t it? They find the house, and it’s ready for them, just as foretold. In a creative twist, the show introduces a boy named Mark who’s scrubbing graffiti off the walls: “Jesus Is Messiah.” Not exactly in scripture, but it’s a clever way to mark the spot—pun intended. Is this Mark the future gospel writer? Maybe. Maybe not. But the name drop doesn’t feel accidental.

Then the episode takes a turn—a memory lane detour. We see several disciples caught in flashbacks as they journey to the supper, stirring up backstories we didn’t get in Season 1 and 2. Little James and Thaddeus (in the next episode) finally get their origin moment, while Zee, Nathanael, Andrew, Thomas, and Matthew each get emotional highlights that bring depth and closure to their stories. It’s not pulled from scripture, but it definitely adds some flavor.

And then there’s Judas. His scene with his sister packs a punch. She tells him his name will be remembered forever—a prophecy of pride dressed up as praise. Of course, history took that sentiment and ran with it in the darkest direction possible. Caiaphas says Judas is the last of his line, destined to be forgotten. How wrong they both were. Judas would become one of the most infamous names in human history, etched into scripture—not as a hero, but as the betrayer.

Ready to geek out a little? Dive into the study guide and explore the scripture that anchors this episode. You’ll spot the overlaps, catch the creative detours, and flex that spiritual discernment like a pro.

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