The end of the season is finally here, and everything has been building toward one of the most iconic moments in history: the Sermon on the Mount. We don’t actually get to hear the sermon in this episode, but we do get to watch Jesus prepare to deliver one of the most quoted, studied, and world-shaping speeches ever recorded.
Everyone is buzzing with purpose. Little James, Nathanael, and Thaddaeus head out on a mission to find the perfect location. The women get crafty and start designing flyers to spread the word. Jesus and Matthew are deep in the weeds polishing the message. And then, at long last, we meet the final disciple to join the group: Judas.
The episode opens with Judas negotiating a land deal with his business partner. They’re trying to buy property from a Jewish landowner—well, “buy” might be generous. The plan is to quietly take advantage of him, since the land sits on a lucrative salt mine. The deal goes through, but Judas is left with a knot in his stomach. He knows he’s crossed a line. That guilt becomes an interesting twist later, because those same persuasive skills end up helping James, Nathanael, and Thaddaeus secure the field they want for the Sermon on the Mount. This time, Judas uses his talents for something good, and the landowner agrees to let them use the field for free.
With the location locked in, the disciples shift into full promotional mode. Flyers go up, word spreads fast, and before long more than 3,000 people are on their way to hear Jesus speak.
Judas decides to check out the event himself and manages to snag what is essentially a backstage pass. He meets some of the disciples and gets a glimpse of Jesus before the sermon. James, Nathanael, and Thaddaeus are genuinely grateful for his help, and his great seat is their way of saying thanks.
Meanwhile, Jesus and Matthew have been working tirelessly on the sermon. While scripture doesn’t tell us how the writing process unfolded, it is interesting that the Sermon on the Mount appears only in Matthew’s gospel. The show leans into that idea, giving Matthew a front-row seat to the creative process. He offers feedback, Jesus refines the message, and together they land on an unforgettable opening and closing. If you haven’t read it recently, take a moment to revisit Matthew 5:1–7:28. And if you want to go deeper, the study guide attached to this series explores the sermon in more detail.
As we wrap up this season, it feels fitting to return to the text that inspired it all. The show brings the story to life, but scripture grounds it.
I’ll be back in about a month to dive into The Chosen Season 3. But first, I’m taking a short detour into House of David Season 2, which is finally available on Amazon Prime. I’ll be watching along and, as always, bringing everything back to scripture.
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