The Chosen - Season 2 - Discussion 6

Viewing Jesus through the eyes of those who met Him
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Episode 6 – Unlawful

Matthew and Simon try to get along as they search for Mary in dark places. The group fears for Mary as they struggle with lack of food and bad news about John the Baptist. Meanwhile, Jesus continues to upset Pharisees across multiple regions.

Pray

Pray together for the group meeting, and any pressing needs within the group.

Watch

Watch the following discussion-starter video. It’ll set the topic of discussion for the group.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

  • Psalm 20:7
  • John 8:1-3
  • 1 Samuel 21:1-6
  • Luke 6:6-11
  • Matthew 12:1-18
  • Psalm 19:7

EPISODE CHARACTERS

Jesus, Mary Magdalene, Ramah, David, Abiathar, Matthew, Peter, Pharisees (Schmuel, Yanni), Elam (man with withered hand)

What if you were cut off from Jesus by something in your past? Would you want help getting back to him as soon as possible?

~Matthew

Personal Impact

  • What is your one BIG idea from this episode? (What captured your imagination most, and what would you first share with someone about this episode and how God spoke to you through it?)
  • What quote from this episode was the most meaningful/impactful to you? Why?

Discuss

  1. Which characters stood out to you most? Which were most interesting? Most moving?
  2. So much is going on in this episode!
    • The search for Mary by Peter and Matthew
    • Mary’s restoration
    • John the Baptist’s arrest
    • Pharisees plotting
    • Healing of man with withered hand
      Which of these ‘stories within the story’ was most powerful to you and why?
  3. While the search for Mary Magdalene and her fall from grace are not a part of scripture, what IS true about how Jesus searches for the lost and restores the sinner? (Support your thoughts with scripture.)
  4. How have you experienced forgiveness from the Lord?
  5. Mary said to Peter, “He already fixed me once. I’m broke again. I can’t face him.” How common of a fear is this for Christians after their failure?
    • Have you ever felt that, and how did you press through it?
    • What would you tell someone who feels that they can’t face Jesus because of their failure?
  6. The Pharisees are seen plotting and squabbling about Jesus. Why are they so concerned about Him? What do you like about them? What do you dislike?
  7. Phillip and Andrew are hit hard by the news of John the Baptist’s arrest. Jesus also is emotional over it. Mary is missing. The food supply is short. Things seem bad.
    • How do we respond when things seem to be falling apart around us?
    • Why were the disciples shocked by Jesus’ decision to “pray” about things?
    • Why is it hard for us to see prayer as a first step toward dealing with life’s issues?
  8. The episode began with a flashback to David. It ends with the disciples eating grain. What was Jesus teaching about the Sabbath and our relationship to it?