There are only a couple of weeks until the first episodes of Season 6 of The Chosen arrive, and I don’t know about you, but I can hardly wait. The best part? Episodes 1-3 release on November 15th, which means an immediate binge-watch session is definitely in my future.
Looking back over the past few weeks, it’s hard to believe we’ve already worked through three seasons. It has been an incredible journey, and now it’s finally time to dive into Season 4.
Honestly, this might be the saddest season opening yet.
The season begins with the devastating news of John the Baptist’s execution at the hands of Herod. The grief hits everyone hard, and unfortunately, the heartbreak doesn’t stop there. In one of the show’s most emotional moments, Ramah is accidentally killed by Quintus in the chaos of the crowd. That’s a lot of loss packed into just a couple of episodes.
Thankfully, the story is moving toward one of the most iconic moments in Jesus’ ministry: His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey’s colt.
Before that unforgettable scene, the disciples endure an attempted stoning, Jesus performs another remarkable healing for Gaius’ servant, and Mary pours out her expensive nard perfume to anoint Jesus’ feet. The Pharisees are outraged. Judas argues the perfume could have been sold and the money given to the poor. Yet Jesus sees Mary’s heart and receives her gift as an act of love and worship.
Then comes one of the greatest miracles in Scripture, and perhaps the most famous healing depicted in The Chosen so far: Lazarus is raised from the dead.
This miracle is also the turning point that pushes many of the Pharisees beyond frustration and into outright opposition. Mary and Martha are devastated that Jesus wasn’t there when Lazarus died. They know He could have healed their brother. They believe He is the Messiah. But bringing a man back from the dead? That possibility never even crossed their minds.
Watching Lazarus walk out of the tomb is one of the most powerful scenes of the season. I especially loved how the show portrayed the disciples rolling away the stone. It’s a subtle but powerful foreshadowing of what’s still to come after Jesus’ own death and resurrection.
As Jesus predicted, every piece falls perfectly into place. The colt is exactly where He said it would be. The owner willingly gives it up just as Jesus said. Everything unfolds according to God’s plan, and the disciples find themselves preparing to enter Jerusalem in fulfillment of prophecy.
On a completely different note, I’ve recently discovered the band Lost and Found, and I’ve been enjoying their song My Everything. The song draws inspiration from the first five seasons of The Chosen, and it’s well worth adding to your playlist. Jamie MacDonald has also released a song called Roots, on the same album. It’s amazing to see how much great music has grown out of a television series that continues to impact so many people.
As you make your way through Season 4, don’t forget to check out the accompanying study guide. If you’ve ever wondered where the show follows Scripture closely and where creative license fills in the gaps, the guide walks through the season’s biggest moments and compares them directly with the biblical text.
So enjoy Season 4, keep your tissues nearby, and get ready. Every episode brings us one step closer to the release of Season 6, and if Season 4 is any indication, the road ahead is going to be unforgettable.
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