The Chosen – Season 2 – Episode 7 Rewind

The big sermon is almost here, and the anticipation is electric. Jesus and the disciples are gearing up for what will become the most famous message ever preached—the Sermon on the Mount. But just as everything is falling into place, the moment is shattered by an unexpected interruption: Roman soldiers march in and take Jesus away to be questioned by Quintus.

Before he’s led off, Jesus gives each disciple a task and assures them he’ll return. Still, worry spreads through the camp like wildfire. With John the Baptist recently arrested, the disciples can’t help imagining the worst, and tension starts bubbling over into arguments.

Andrew and Philip decide they can’t sit still any longer. They head into town to find out what’s happening to Jesus. On the way, they run into Tamar and the formerly paralyzed man, who are passionately telling crowds about the miracles they witnessed. Andrew jumps in quickly, stopping their message just in time—because Shmuel is on the hunt for Tamar. He’s desperate to gather evidence that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, hoping to build a case against him. Thankfully, Andrew reaches Tamar first, and she agrees to return with him to the camp.

Meanwhile, Quintus questions Jesus and ultimately decides he’s not a threat to Rome. He lets Jesus go, though not without a pointed warning: no more crowds, no uprisings, and definitely no stealing any more of Rome’s talent. (It’s hard to miss the sting in his voice when he mentions Matthew leaving tax collecting to follow Jesus.) Jesus can’t promise any of that, of course, but Quintus releases him anyway.

When Jesus returns to camp, the disciples rush to him, relieved and exhausted from worry. Jesus gently reminds them that fear can’t be allowed to freeze them in place. Even when plans fall apart, they must keep moving forward. When the disciples ask him for a prayer they can hold onto, Jesus shares the Lord’s Prayer. You probably know it well, but if you want a refresher, take a look at Matthew 6:9–13.

If you’re following along with this episode, open the attached study guide and read the scriptures with me. Let’s explore the Lord’s Prayer together and discover what it teaches us about speaking with God.