The Chosen – Season 2 – Episode 3 Rewind

This episode hangs on one powerhouse verse, Matthew 4:24:

Matthew 4:24 (ESV) – So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them.

If you ever wondered what a full day of miracles looks like, this episode gives you the front-row seat. Jesus does some major healing in this episode! He actually spends all day and night healing people that come to see him. The lines are long, crowds of people are everywhere with everyone hoping the miracle worker will heal them. The disciples try to help out by organizing the crowds, talking to the people, and keeping everyone in line, literally, there was a huge line of people waiting on Jesus.

While Jesus is pouring himself out for the crowds, the disciples gather around the fire for what can only be described as the first small-group hangout. They swap stories, tease each other, and even confess to eating some forbidden food. Bacon may or may not have been involved. But in between the laughs, something real happens—they open up. They get honest. They build community.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a group of humans without a little drama. Things get tense when Peter and Andrew bring up their issues with Matthew’s past as a tax collector. The moment they shift their focus from Jesus to themselves, everything starts to unravel. By the time Jesus returns, exhausted and barely able to stand, the disciples are knee-deep in conflict. But the second they see him—worn out, dusty, and still full of compassion—their priorities snap back into place. It’s a powerful reminder for all of us: when our eyes drift off Jesus, things get messy fast.

Another verse quietly anchors this episode:

Psalm 139:8 (ESV) – If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!

Matthew, hungry to understand God, asks Philip where to begin studying Scripture. Philip points him to this verse, and Matthew wrestles with it. He doesn’t get it yet, but he’s determined to keep digging. And honestly, that’s one of the most beautiful parts of the episode. Matthew’s curiosity, his desire to learn, his willingness to ask questions—it’s the kind of posture every believer should want. Not perfection. Not instant understanding. Just a heart that says, “I want to know Him more.”

If you want to explore the Scriptures behind this episode, the study guide is waiting for you. Dive in, wrestle with the verses, and let God meet you in the questions—just like He did with Matthew.