Paras Patel's portrail of Mathew is unbelievably brilliant. What an actor. Definitely one of my favorites. Cannot get enough of this show. I keep watching it over again. ❤
My wife and I are mass attending Catholics and watched this from the beginning. Matthew was my wife's Disciple, even before watching the Chosen. She has since passed and we didn't get to watch it again together. But now, she is talking to Matthew in person, wow! Forgive me for my sins dear Lord and grant me the gift to see my wife again and meet Matthew in Heaven! Amen!
As a previous teacher of gifted students, I love it that Matthew is portrayed as highly intelligent but somewhere on the autism spectrum--as a significant percentage of gifted people are. How beautiful that Jesus used Matthew's gifts, both accepting him and exalting his God-given abilities!
This is just one more example of, at best, literary license. It is simply making things up. We are told to not add to scripture. Remember this is a TV show. Most of which is writers fantasies. Christians should not be endorsing The Chosen.
So do I. And I think he really could have been: I read that the way the Gospel of Matthew is written, he is known as "meticulus Matthew." I wonder if this was part of the reason The chosen portrayed him this way? I actually have Asperger's Syndrome myself, so it is great to see him portrayed this way!🥰
making assumptions that are not written and they have no right to do that. The Bible is not for entertainment to re write and confuse people as to what is written and what isn’t. People obviously do not take Gods Word seriously.
I watched the first few episodes today, and I'm on the fourth episode. Let me be honest here, for the first time in a very very long time, it made me cry, actual tears pouring down my face, and I found myself praying and saying how much we need this right now! It was the most heart felt prayer I've said in years, I said many prayers in pain, or thankfulness, but it was hope that broke my heart, and knowing it can only come from Jesus!
This is what this series has done to many, many people…. It is responsible for bringing so many people back to Jesus and the writings that described His teachings. Welcome to The Chosen Army!
The same thing happened to me. I really did not expect to be so captivated by it and moved by every episode. Hard to admit it but I've seriously cried multiple times every episode.......and I never cry over tv or movies. It's a beautiful representation of the bible.
I keep watching that scene at the exit door where Jesus turns around and throws his glance at Matthew. It is such an incredibly powerful glance. Makes me shiver. It’s like Jesus was looking straight into the bottom of Matthew’s soul. Amazing.
I brought atheists to watch The Chosen and they love it. Now I know I’ve planted a seed in them. The seed to salvation and knowing who Jesus was. Great stuff Brandon. I adore Matthew‼️
@Kevin Belgrove looks like you can see all of Israel from your palace golden throne high in the sky God told Moses Who shall I say who you are ....I AM that I AM That's God's name as well as Jesus Christ *God knows our heart and will respond to his children*
Matthew is my favorite disciple. I love the way Matthew is portrayed in the chosen. It makes me love him even more. I love reading his gospel. You can feel the love through his words over 2000 years ago.!
The character of Matthew in this show is a favorite. I am a retired Special Ed teacher. Thank you for the exchange between Quintus & Matthew where Matthew says something like "I am sane." Quintus responds, "Yes. But it's a very different kind of sane." I find people with Autism to be honest and transparent. Thank you for this accurate portrayal of some of my dearest friends.
@@RA82828 i am a film student and although the chosen is a good series, it is not accurate to the original texts. So I cannot continue to watch, although the first season was captivating I learn more from actually reading the bible. Because I know it's not wrong. As I said, I am a film student. You need to understand how easy it is for people to trick you even with something as simple as where characters stand in relation to each other. For example in the scene of the fish being pulled from the right side, how it played out in the bible was very specific even down to the number of fish. And I believe Matthew wasn't even there at the time unlike how it showed in the chosen. And you might say, why do you choose not to watch this when there is much more nasty content out there than this show? Yes, I do not watch ANY modern media. Only historical documentaries and archival videos of real events, with religious videos like this online.
@@RA82828 i agree that this show has led people to true faith in christ but you're right assuming im a schizo because i hate its inaccuracies, god bless regardless
@@joshhickson7551 nobody hates you, but it does make you sound like a pharisee... Their goal is to bring THE CHOSEN, the disciples, the people of the biblical times...Jesus and those who received healing and the miracles...TO LIFE! And draw people to get into The Word. It is NOT the Bible. It is a SHOW to get people excited about Jesus...it humanizes people that lived so long ago it is difficult to connect with them. Consider it is not meant to REPLACE the Bible. It IS meant to excite people so they open their Bibles and get into the REAL WORD. Isn't THAT a good thing? If YOU cannot watch it, then don't. But please don't post negative comments here that may discourage someone who is considering watching it. People ARE recommitting themselves and others are being saved!
@@joshhickson7551 Dallas Jenkins (Director and producer of the Chosen) has said that he's not trying to be a replacement for scripture, and that the Chosen is using the likeness of these historical people to bring people closer to God, and he's said before "It's not your job to feed the 5,000, only to provide the loaves and fish."
@@joshhickson7551 In the beginning of the series it says it is based on a true story but some things as been added. just like any based on a true story movie. Yes I read my Bible and see some of the things are not like the Bible but it gives us a sense of the word and maybe what it was really like. Like Mary so many years they called this woman a prostitute, which she wasn't. I was just happy to see in the Chosen that she was close to Jesus, a lot of people turn a blind eye to that. There are even studies that say that she gave money to Jesus in order for him to teach. She had a fishing business and gave her earnings to Jesus. So don't stop watching because it's not 100%, just enjoy the truth of which it was based.
Anyone who has watched the chosen would love Mathew so greatly cus he acted his part so well. And he is so lovable and unique. The part where Jesus called him, i cried cus he actually needed that love and he never believed that an "outcast" like him would be called by the Messiah. For that, he gave up fame, money, position and everything....
I like the look on Mathew, actor Paras Patel's face. When he was chosen by Jesus I could see the light in his face, and how quickly he left everything to follow Jesus, that takes bravery. He had wealth, but money doesn't buy happiness.
Jesus knows better the timing of his call for everyone. He called Mathew when he was, probably, in his lowest emotional state, after the rejection of his own mother out of shame and disappointment upon her son. But then Jesus called him and made him feel loved and accepted. How could he say no to this call?
Like many others, my favorite scene concerns the call of Matthew. Matthew was looking for Jesus when Jesus was at the house of Zebedee and Salome. As Jesus moved away from the confrontation with the Pharisees, he turned and locked eyes with Matthew. In the following episode, we have the scene of Jesus passing by the tax collector's booth occupied by Matthew. Then we witness the second 'look' that Jesus gave Matthew. But for me the most moving moment in the whole episode, is when Matthew asks: Who? Me? And Jesus answers "Yes, you." It shows us how deeply Jesus knows each of us, how lovingly and persistently He calls us, and how patiently he guides us to follow Him and conform ourselves to His image.
Music over the centuries has the words if only we could hear them... Like these; "Jesus calls me o'er the tumult of my life's tempestuous seas. Day-by-day his sweet voice soundeths, saying "Christian, follow me."
Am an addict i just relapsed this week,and i was in a car when i viewed this episode and when he healed the lepar And when he called Matthew. Tears just kept falling out my eyes. Makes me feel that anyone can change. And all i have to do i just follow him. I wrote just after i relapsed 10min ago with tears in my eyes
I believe that there is a scripture that says, the righteous man falls yet rises again. I understand that this does not mean you are only allowed 7 falls but that God helps you to rise again as you turn to him.
We are all dealing with making the right choices in every area. Breathe in the Holy Spirit. Do the nutritional things as best you can. Read & listen to the Bible every day. Weeping may last for the night but joy comes in the morning.
If Matthew was truly the only literate disciple on a higher level it is likely his account is the most accurate scripture in the Bible. That doesn’t make it the most important part of the Bible but historically the most credible. A snapshot in time which through Matthew in which God can show us His truth and love for the world by the way of Jesus.🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕
This show has made such a difference in the way that I know Jesus and have a better understanding of the men and women that literally gave EVERYTHING. It touched my soul.
When Jesus called him Matthew was like, eff this job 😎 jk. But seriously, it is a really beautiful scene 😭 ❤️ the desperation on his face is so beautiful and so appropriate 🙌
Having Matthew on a “different spectrum “ is wonderfully done . Those in the past were Exactly like those living now …facing the same problems physically and economically and emotionally. Seeing Matthew with his struggles gives him a humanity rarely seen in programs about the Bible .
Brandon, thank you for sharing this background of Matthew. It really spoke to me as I had become the only born again Christian to leave my family. I know how it felt to be an outcast. Yet God used me to lead my siblings to Jesus.
I think he longed to return to God and his God fearing family to belong. God constructed our minds to crave Him. Though we numb it, ignore it, or try to fulfill it with greed food or drugs only he can satisfy.
I been an outcast my whole life. My gifts I wasborn with, how anyone trying to harm me can't. It's like I am in a bubble and God makes it so back fire instantly onto them. I never fit in really with my peers. So I keep going through life trying to fit in. But God told me, I don't have to fit in to do my assignment. God bless you.
Hi Brandon I will need to find out where you got the information regarding Matthew Can you respond as soon as you can I really appreciate it thank you so much
Paras Patel is so brilliant in these series. He is superb in his portrayal of Matthew. As I listen to your commentary, Brandon I am going to read Matthew's Gospel although I read it many times. But this time, I will keep the 7 facts in mind. Patel's display of Matthew is one of my favorites in the series.
Before following Jesus and after, my life and mind are quite different. I am at peace so much more these days and I am thankful for that. I deeply relate to Matthew- he was an outcast in some way…
My dear brother in Christ- Years ago in the solitude of my apartment, reading the gospel of Matthew (my favorite) I converted to the Lord. Today I thank God for your ministry that I hear every day as part of my daily devotional. I pray that God bless you and takes care of you. Thanks for talk about Matthew this time.
This was a joy to find your site! I feel so enlightened to know these details of Matthew’s life. I found the church after seeking for the straight and narrow path to God. I love everything about the Savior and Heavenly Father’s teachings. All I desire is to truly live the gospel and share with others this truth! Thank you again and the opportunity to share this with others!
I had never noticed the "son of Alpheus" for James and Matthew, as well as the fact that Matthew was the only disciple to write the accounts down in Hebrew. He was restored to his Jewishness even if he was disowned by his family. and this tax collector actually was key in the salvation of so many Jews! Brings tears to my eyes.
Saint Matthew is amazing. As a writer myself this meant so much. His Gospel is so well written, from the heart and with the Holy Spirit. ❤ Thank you for sharing this.
❤The blessings of how Matthew is portrayed is giving sooo many others strength and purpose. GOOD FOR YOU with your compassionate and empathetic acting skills! May you ever be blessed in your personal journey in life as you move forward in this role you have created with Dallas as your best coach!! be blessed!! Anna
The moment I watched Matthew on the Chosen show, I knew I had to watch the whole series.... He is so unique and realistic I loved him. Then as the story developed with other characters OMGOSH wonderful. Love the human side of each disciple, that's right, just like You and Me. This is why this show is unique. It reaches deep inside everyone; gets your attention then the WORD does what it was meant to do: SPEAK TO YOU! Amen.
I'm listening while on patrol in a warehouse and I can't help but tear up over the revelation of these things about Matthew. Thank you, and God bless you for this...❤
Every actor and actress on this show are awesome, how could JR not get one for his Jesus portrayal. The Chosen itself should be up for best picture or series. I’m on my third time rewatching it
Mathew is my favourite in the chosen. God bless the entire team from volunteers, technicians,background crew who are the unknown heroes and backbone of the chosen. God Bless you all.
I am Murelda Bridge and so happy to watch The Chosen. Jesus is my all and I have chosen to follow Him wherever He leads me. Watching the chosen brings me tears of joy and sadness for all Jesus did to save us. I can't wait to watch more.
One of the great thing of the Chosen is that it aligns with the Torah very well until now on season 2. I pray it continues this way and that YAH opens the eyes of the viewers to realize that HIS TORAH still for today❤
I like the way Jesus makes a point of what Torah was and the stories that were left out. As a Gentile I don’t know much about Talmud, but it seems the Pharisees do in the Chosen. I like the way Jesus points out what IS in Torah and I get the hint that He isn’t thrilled with religious laws that aren’t God given. Am I correct?
@@dottie8249 I think you are! I agree completely with you. HE WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT "RELIGION" HE had to come in the flesh to purchase us back because we couldn't possibly pay that debt! So HE WAS GOING TO GET THE WORD OUT IN HIS TEACHING BEFORE HIS TIME! They were so "religious" they couldn't recognize THEIR OWN GOD, AND HATED HIM! The enemy has and still does use RELIGION to do his bidding, to make the religious leaders at the time ask his questions of OUR LORD! As the great teacher and prophet who taught me that it was CERTAINLY a revaluation to me, can you imagine being remembered for that!! God Bless you all 🙏❣
Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:9-13
I still think Daniel is ultimately my favorite but Matthew is right up there, even more so because the actor portraying him was just astounding and mesmerizing! They all were in The Chosen!
Oh Lord have mercy, my spirit is willing but my flesh too often gets in the way. His grace is so amazing and wonderful. An eternity will not be long enough time to thank you!!
You Brandon are being used mightily by God our Hevenly father. Thank you for being so obedient and providing us with such insight to the scriptures. God Bless you.
I love Matthew and your video encourages me to further research the Jewish history. The Chosen has given me a glimpse of how the gospels and the life of Jesus and His disciples were laid out. So personal and it's how I want to think it was. Thank you for this post, I love how you described Matthew, and what it means to leave everything behind and follow Jesus.
Yes, Matthew did write his gospel originally in Hebrew/Aramaic. It was later translated into Greek. Mark, Luke and John, etc….were written in Greek. This is important to understand because everything written and by whom it was written has a purpose, a reason. God is AWESOME👊🏻❤️. Keep up the great videos
To be seen to be truly seen. In the chosen that’s what stood out to me. That Matthew wanted to be seen. He wanted to be understood and wanted to feel included. Reminds me of how we shun people that don’t believe like us and exclude them. Jesus included. Jesus sees us and sees what we could be. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏼🙌🏽♥️
Hi Kri I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
I love watching the Chosen because it has opened the Gospels to me in a more meaningful way. I also love listening to Brandon because of his knowledge and sharing of what he learns about the Apostles. God bless you and please continue teaching us. Thank you.
Man, I don't know you or your story but I find your dissertations as thought provoking and compelling. Please, may god bless you for your help and guidance to those lost or in need.
Before watching the chosen, I should say that I was raised as a Christian Catholic. I pretty much gave up on my faith Because it had given up on me. On the scale between believer and atheist atheist, I leaned towards Atheist. After watching the first two seasons of the chosen, I was struck by the humanity of Jesus. Here was a man of God behaving at times like an ordinary human being, that and the zeal zeal of his disciples. now leaves me to be agnostic. Not yet a true believer, but perhaps I will get there one day. thank you for this community and your ministry. I intend to do more research and re-read the Bible. I was very much moved by your video. I’m not yet giving up on myself because I believe Jesus hasn’t. given up on me. Who knows what the future brings? Perhaps I will end up a believer I believe That would be a good thing. Blessings to you.
Before my son was born I spent alot time thinking about what to name him after looking through the Bible and researching the meaning of names I settled on Matthew as he would be my gift of God. God called my gift home in 2007 after a accident where he and a friend were killed. I struggled with that for a long time spiritually. Why would God give me such a gift and then take it back? My faith wavered and I was a bitter man. Recently I saw the episode of the Chosen about Matthew and it moved me to tears. It touched me so deeply. It has helped me to remember that God gave me such a precious gift in my son and I am so thankful for that gift even if it was for a short 24 years. One day I will see my Matthew again and I will hug him so long and hard. God is great and my spirit has been redeemed.
" I want, my people, to participate in the Healing of the world" It's not all scripture, but it's brilliant! Thanks for participating, and then some. These videos you and your people put out are just amazing. The Chosen Is revolutionary. Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers you inspire, by breaking it down that little bit more, and in such an awesome way. Cannot wait for this, Peter was incredible for me. Truly turned things around after viewing that. So thankyou, and God bless! 🙏💞💫
I say it is Scriptural because in Mark 16:17 Jesus clearly states what we are to do: cast out demons, heal the sick, preach the Gospel and raise the dead. Which is exactly why Churches are dying. They just collect tithing and speak as Pharisee
I started first to love Simon as my favourite then Matthew came to the scene, he was always looking like rejected and was very meek, indeed this series melted my face on several occasions, it was touching, big ups guys, God bless you all
Matthew was a gift from God, To Us. Without his writings, Jesus's work would be made more difficult, our understanding of Jesus's work were so important to the world.
This is the wonderful, amazing, and wonderful movie about my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank You. I am the professional Christian musician. I am on the mission to translate the Holy Bible into music with my original classical music. Praise the Lord!
The show the acting, the way the story is being told is truly a historic phenomenon,i just got home from the theater after watching the last 2 I was moved 😢this show is a true masterpiece a must watch 🙏
I absolutely love the way you explain everything it as touched my heart in miracles ways It’s even better then the way the church explains love it thank you very much my dear brother I was Muslim that baptized in Christianity And very proud to Christena
When watching the Chosen, I related to Matthew and I'm really fond of his character. Now listening to this indepth analysis makes me appreciate him more. THANK YOU! I wish I could do multiple thumbs up.
Matthew and Simon are my fav in the chosen..Loved the way Jesus choose who to follow him.Love the way the Chosen is bringing the bible to life...Amazing..
Brandon, you are a brother in Christ. SUCH a valuable lesson, and your encouraging words struck me like a lightning bolt in my own life. THANK YOU for sharing this knowledge, and for taking a stand for us. God bless you!
This is absolutely BRILLIANT!!! I never stopped to think beyond reading the words in his gospel, and oh, how we need to think and dig deeper. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this video; God bless you, Sir!
I Love how you explain everything. I’ve been reading the Bible for years but I’m learning more because you give so much historical information and it all makes so much sense. Thank you!
Brandon, you have a beautiful way of describing the Word! Matthew is still my favorite in the Chosen. I tend to root for the underdog. I look forward to meeting you some day. Probably when we are with the Father!
He is trying to give you an understanding of Matthew from mankind’s point of view and not from the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. First understand that God has me relating my testimony as to how I overcame my sickness without the help of doctors or pills since I allowed the Holy Spirit to sanctified my heart in God’s truth and I am now one of the very few who have overcome sin and sickness in this life. Yes, I am definitely relating that I can no longer sin nor will I ever get sick ever again. Now I certainly am not relating that I will never die but when I do die to this life it certainly will not be from sickness or tragedy like those who have been deceived by the devil’s many false preachers and religions. I will live to a ripe old age and I will simply stop breathing. “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.” Psalms 91:1-16 NIV There are many scriptures that use terms like, do not sin, has died to sin, has ceased from sin, cannot keep on sinning and cannot sin. All of these terms are used when describing a follower of Christ but yet many believers think that they can never stop sinning. These deceived believers certainly do not realize that a Christian is someone who is a follower of Christ which means they are someone who is living a sin free life just as Jesus did. Many have also been deceived into believing that Matthew and the other apostles remained sinners and they have no idea that would mean that God and scripture is then lying to us since scripture relates that God does not hear the prayers of sinners. Now if you are one of these believers who fell for this nonsense and who is under the influence of the devil’s lies then kindly ask yourself how Paul or the other apostles could have performed the healing miracles that they did if they were still sinners and God was not listening to their prayers? “Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him.” John 9:31 NKJV “For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.”” I Peter 3:12 NKJV “And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly.” Acts 5:12-13 NKJV “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth. “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” John 17:14-21 NKJV A righteous person does not sin and anyone who is doing the will of God can no longer sin since they are now born of God and they are being guided by the Holy Spirit of Jesus which is Holy and pure and who cannot sin. This is why Matthew and the other apostles were able to do the same miracles that Jesus was able to do since they became sanctified in God’s truth and they overcame their sins. Does this then mean that every sanctified believer can now perform miracles? No it certainly does not. “Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him.” I John 3:6 NKJV “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” I John 3:8 NKJV Anyone who sins does not know God nor have they ever seen God and anyone who sins certainly belongs to the devil. “Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.” I John 3:9 NKJV Anyone who is truly living by the Holy Spirit will eventually learn how to overcome their sins and this is when they are now born again since they are born of God and they can no longer sin. Since they can no longer sin they can no longer get sick since the devil can no longer touch them with his afflictions. Sin and sickness is strictly of the devil and it can only be found in those who do not truly understand God and scripture. Since they are ignorant of scripture and they are not comprehending God’s truth they are easily influenced by the devil’s lies and so they remain deceived. “We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.” I John 5:18-19 NKJV We are all born in sin and in ignorance of God’s truth since we are born into a sinful fallen world that is ruled by the devil. Since everyone is born in ignorance of God’s truth this is why God commanded the parents to teach their children His word and truth so that they would then understand how to live righteously and not live in sin. God warned us many times in scripture that our ignorance of His truth would allow sin and the devil to destroy our lives and even the lives of our children. And yes our sins can definitely be passed onto our children since they are also vulnerable to the attacks of Satan and his demons both inside and outside of the womb. “And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children’s children to the third and the fourth generation.” Exodus 34:6-7 NKJV The iniquity (immoral behavior, sin) of the fathers will visit the children to the third and fourth generations. In other words the sins that the parents are committing will be laid upon their children and their children’s children. Sickness is definitely a curse and it is a sign that we are living in sin and disobeying God and His commands and all you need to do is read Deuteronomy 28:58-61 and it will certainly prove my point. “If you do not carefully observe all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name, THE Lord YOUR GOD, then the LORD will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary plagues-great and prolonged plagues-and serious and prolonged sicknesses. Moreover He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you. Also every sickness and every plague, which is not written in this Book of the Law, will the LORD bring upon you until you are destroyed.” Deuteronomy 28:58-61 NKJV So if you are someone who can still sin and you are someone who can still get sick then you certainly are deceived and you are not allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you in your life since you clearly did not understand how to test the Spirits as commanded in 1 John 4:1-6. “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.” I John 4:1-3 NKJV
FATHER JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU AND LET FATHER JESUS CHRIST PULL YOU ZEALOUSLY OUT OF ALL HARMS WAY!!!!! LET FATHER JESUS CHRIST AMEN BLESSED GOD TRULY WIN AS HE WILLETH!
I see where this series The Chosen is sparking some really interesting and inspiring conversations. We really have spent very little time analyzing the men who followed Christ. Thanks Brandon! God Bless you!!!!
@Kevin Belgrove Thank you for this lesson in the ancient names of Christ. If JESUS, or Yeshua taught us nothing else, he taught us this... those who hold to the letter of the law and not the spirit of it will be lead astray and could possibly then be deceived. He made that point over and over in the scriptures in regard to those who held to the letter of the law over its spirit. It was from this very type of thinking that JESUS came to free us! He used the rigid ideas about the sabbath as a teaching tool. He gathered grain on the sabbath, he healed people on the sabbath. In other ways he taught this lesson, he hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors, he had women in his entourage. Why would you choose to be RE-ENSLAVED by the rigid interpretation of the law when Christ obviously freed us from it??? Remember it was those who rigidly held to the letter of the law who (through the will of the Father) brought Jesus to the CROSS. It was this ideology that lead Paul to persecute, torture and MURDER Christians. Christ himself freed Paul from this very thing!!! I pray you will be freed from the bonds you have chosen to burden yourself with. In HIS precious name I PRAY!!!
🙏🙏❤️Thank You so very much!!🙏🙏 I ❤️ “THE CHOSEN “ my favorite show!!💕💕 I watch with 3 Church Friends!! But MATTHEW’ really Appeals to me because he was such a sinner and yet I dear Lord Jesus Christ still loved him and asked him to follow!! And MATTHEW did it immediately!! How exciting and wonderful!! And I know MATTHEW really felt that he was a chosen one thank you🙏🙏💕💕JoAnn Alabama
Brandon I wanna thank you for these videos I just recently discovered your channel and I’ve been saved since I was 16 and I’m in my mid forties now and I’ve walked and stumbled ( more Stumbled ) and of late being busy with life I’ve forgotten my charge I swore to Jesus so long ago and I’m trying to get more educated and spirituals filled to accomplish my duty to Christ to spread his word first and foremost in my household and I’ve recently discovered “ the Chosen “ and I’m watching it with my teenagers and your videos and your spiritual guidance has been abundantly helpful , and I’m learning a lot and sharing your videos with my children ( as well as Grace Digital Network, another gem ) and I just wanted to say thanks I can see Christ working through you and you finding a platform that can reach millions . Basically keep up the good work , I’m sure the Lord is very proud
I'm so thankful to the many folks who made it possible for me to watch the Chosen. This is as good as the original Ten Commandments movie...my all time favorite. I have watched n re-watched..wouldn't want to miss a single thing. Thank You, Yahuah for the blessings of love! Bless you all for this gift to me!!
The Chosen is such a fantastic series! It clarifies so many questions and helps me to see these disciples are real people with real feelings and problems. What Matthew had to deal with and go through is so raw in this series. It also is a mirror for us today and the fortunes we aspire to acquire and with Gods patients and mercy our thoughts are challenged and in many cases changed on different levels.
Guys this is why the Greek church read from the Ancient Greek bible and preach in Modern Greek. As a Christian I’ve learned to understand Ancient Greek and the joy I feel in my soul is without doubt humbling.
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Thank you. I needed to hear this, especially life before-after & doing the same things.. not fully surrendered
Thank you all for making this a story for all of us to see and hear. I see the light and hear the word of the spirit in me to serve the Lord Jesus.
Thank you
God Bless you!
Agree
There is no such thing called Palestine and never was. The Bible calls the Land Israel.
The guy who played Matthew deserves an Oscar. He’s brilliant!
Agreed!
I agree but the hypocrisy in the Oscar is on its highest level.
The actor won't even be considered for an award.
He is my favorite disciple. I will read his gospel 1st
Omg Yes.... I loved Matthew in the series
I could not agree more!
Paras Patel's portrail of Mathew is unbelievably brilliant. What an actor. Definitely one of my favorites. Cannot get enough of this show. I keep watching it over again. ❤
😊
Yes, there's no way to ever get bored of any one episode.
By far, one of my favorite characters. His performance moved me so much!
My wife and I are mass attending Catholics and watched this from the beginning. Matthew was my wife's Disciple, even before watching the Chosen. She has since passed and we didn't get to watch it again together. But now, she is talking to Matthew in person, wow! Forgive me for my sins dear Lord and grant me the gift to see my wife again and meet Matthew in Heaven! Amen!
My condolences
She will. She was a believer and he along with the saints will comfort her until you can join her in heaven.😇❤️✝️
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so wonderful that you can see that her eternal life is so full now. One day you will be reunited. God Bless
Amen! Brother. Amen!
God Bless you both.
This show has brought me to reading the Bible. So much easier for me to read when I can put a face to the names. Thank You!!
I agree it's easier to understand then read a book. I read the Bible something chapters still don't understand in the bible, but videos help me.
You know the Chosen doesn't fully go off the bible right?@@lisaragle2956
Frrr
Same ! Thank you
As a previous teacher of gifted students, I love it that Matthew is portrayed as highly intelligent but somewhere on the autism spectrum--as a significant percentage of gifted people are. How beautiful that Jesus used Matthew's gifts, both accepting him and exalting his God-given abilities!
This is just one more example of, at best, literary license. It is simply making things up. We are told to not add to scripture. Remember this is a TV show. Most of which is writers fantasies. Christians should not be endorsing The Chosen.
I wouldn't say autistic, more socially awkward and misfit autism is a modern day illness lol
I like that he is portrayed as autistic because of how the church has treated so many on the autism spectrum
So do I. And I think he really could have been: I read that the way the Gospel of Matthew is written, he is known as "meticulus Matthew." I wonder if this was part of the reason The chosen portrayed him this way? I actually have Asperger's Syndrome myself, so it is great to see him portrayed this way!🥰
making assumptions that are not written and they have no right to do that. The Bible is not for entertainment to re write and confuse people as to what is written and what isn’t. People obviously do not take Gods Word seriously.
I watched the first few episodes today, and I'm on the fourth episode. Let me be honest here, for the first time in a very very long time, it made me cry, actual tears pouring down my face, and I found myself praying and saying how much we need this right now! It was the most heart felt prayer I've said in years, I said many prayers in pain, or thankfulness, but it was hope that broke my heart, and knowing it can only come from Jesus!
This is what this series has done to many, many people…. It is responsible for bringing so many people back to Jesus and the writings that described His teachings. Welcome to The Chosen Army!
True so very true
Incredible! Amen thank you soo much for sharing!
It affected me the same way 😭. Thank You Yeshua/Jesus!💖🙌💓
The same thing happened to me. I really did not expect to be so captivated by it and moved by every episode. Hard to admit it but I've seriously cried multiple times every episode.......and I never cry over tv or movies. It's a beautiful representation of the bible.
I keep watching that scene at the exit door where Jesus turns around and throws his glance at Matthew. It is such an incredibly powerful glance. Makes me shiver. It’s like Jesus was looking straight into the bottom of Matthew’s soul. Amazing.
I know it my favorite part too❤️...one of many.
Me too.
This is exactly what I feel
I did the same thing. There was no dialogue and it was so powerful.
I love how Simon asks Jesus do you know him? And Jesus says, yes I do. Matthews face changes-- he instantly grabs his book and leaves with hope.
I brought atheists to watch The Chosen and they love it. Now I know I’ve planted a seed in them. The seed to salvation and knowing who Jesus was. Great stuff Brandon. I adore Matthew‼️
Wow. That’s incredible. I pray that those seeds will grow!
Listen to Neville Goddard
Esoteric Learning of the bible
*Great for atheist*
@Kevin Belgrove looks like you can see all of Israel from your palace golden throne high in the sky
God told Moses
Who shall I say who you are
....I AM that I AM
That's God's name as well as Jesus Christ
*God knows our heart and will respond to his children*
You did! I will add to my prayers, that all of the seeds ever planted, will continue to grow, be lush, and fruitful.
🙆🏻♀️✝PRAISE the LORD🙏🙆🏻♀️
Matthew is my favorite disciple. I love the way Matthew is portrayed in the chosen. It makes me love him even more. I love reading his gospel. You can feel the love through his words over 2000 years ago.!
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@@petrafischer5199 Awomen
Thank God for the anointed interpretation of reality of human life in those times.
@@matimus100 yes she is a woman. Good job
@@matimus100blasphemous:/
The character of Matthew in this show is a favorite. I am a retired Special Ed teacher. Thank you for the exchange between Quintus & Matthew where Matthew says something like "I am sane." Quintus responds, "Yes. But it's a very different kind of sane." I find people with Autism to be honest and transparent. Thank you for this accurate portrayal of some of my dearest friends.
@@RA82828 i am a film student and although the chosen is a good series, it is not accurate to the original texts. So I cannot continue to watch, although the first season was captivating I learn more from actually reading the bible. Because I know it's not wrong. As I said, I am a film student. You need to understand how easy it is for people to trick you even with something as simple as where characters stand in relation to each other. For example in the scene of the fish being pulled from the right side, how it played out in the bible was very specific even down to the number of fish. And I believe Matthew wasn't even there at the time unlike how it showed in the chosen. And you might say, why do you choose not to watch this when there is much more nasty content out there than this show? Yes, I do not watch ANY modern media. Only historical documentaries and archival videos of real events, with religious videos like this online.
@@RA82828 i agree that this show has led people to true faith in christ but you're right assuming im a schizo because i hate its inaccuracies, god bless regardless
@@joshhickson7551 nobody hates you, but it does make you sound like a pharisee... Their goal is to bring THE CHOSEN, the disciples, the people of the biblical times...Jesus and those who received healing and the miracles...TO LIFE! And draw people to get into The Word. It is NOT the Bible. It is a SHOW to get people excited about Jesus...it humanizes people that lived so long ago it is difficult to connect with them. Consider it is not meant to REPLACE the Bible. It IS meant to excite people so they open their Bibles and get into the REAL WORD. Isn't THAT a good thing? If YOU cannot watch it, then don't. But please don't post negative comments here that may discourage someone who is considering watching it. People ARE recommitting themselves and others are being saved!
@@joshhickson7551 Dallas Jenkins (Director and producer of the Chosen) has said that he's not trying to be a replacement for scripture, and that the Chosen is using the likeness of these historical people to bring people closer to God, and he's said before "It's not your job to feed the 5,000, only to provide the loaves and fish."
@@joshhickson7551 In the beginning of the series it says it is based on a true story but some things as been added. just like any based on a true story movie. Yes I read my Bible and see some of the things are not like the Bible but it gives us a sense of the word and maybe what it was really like. Like Mary so many years they called this woman a prostitute, which she wasn't. I was just happy to see in the Chosen that she was close to Jesus, a lot of people turn a blind eye to that. There are even studies that say that she gave money to Jesus in order for him to teach. She had a fishing business and gave her earnings to Jesus. So don't stop watching because it's not 100%, just enjoy the truth of which it was based.
Anyone who has watched the chosen would love Mathew so greatly cus he acted his part so well. And he is so lovable and unique. The part where Jesus called him, i cried cus he actually needed that love and he never believed that an "outcast" like him would be called by the Messiah. For that, he gave up fame, money, position and everything....
I like the look on Mathew, actor Paras Patel's face. When he was chosen by Jesus I could see the light in his face, and how quickly he left everything to follow Jesus, that takes bravery. He had wealth, but money doesn't buy happiness.
so true and so brave of him.
I will leave everything and follow my Jesus my daddy💜💙❤️💖
Jesus knows better the timing of his call for everyone. He called Mathew when he was, probably, in his lowest emotional state, after the rejection of his own mother out of shame and disappointment upon her son. But then Jesus called him and made him feel loved and accepted. How could he say no to this call?
@@amybynum8962 We will have to; if not now when?
Nice fairytale.
Like many others, my favorite scene concerns the call of Matthew. Matthew was looking for Jesus when Jesus was at the house of Zebedee and Salome. As Jesus moved away from the confrontation with the Pharisees, he turned and locked eyes with Matthew. In the following episode, we have the scene of Jesus passing by the tax collector's booth occupied by Matthew. Then we witness the second 'look' that Jesus gave Matthew. But for me the most moving moment in the whole episode, is when Matthew asks: Who? Me? And Jesus answers "Yes, you." It shows us how deeply Jesus knows each of us, how lovingly and persistently He calls us, and how patiently he guides us to follow Him and conform ourselves to His image.
I myself love the actor who portrays Matthew. The Chosen is so needed now at this confusing and evil time in our world. Praise God
Music over the centuries has the words if only we could hear them... Like these;
"Jesus calls me o'er the tumult of my life's tempestuous seas.
Day-by-day his sweet voice soundeths, saying "Christian, follow me."
Amen 🙏🏽 thank you soo much for sharing this with us!!
@@marilynwilliams2245 praise Adonai 💕❤️
Amen, Lawrence. AMEN! Post of posts. Eight months worth!!!
Am an addict i just relapsed this week,and i was in a car when i viewed this episode and when he healed the lepar And when he called Matthew. Tears just kept falling out my eyes. Makes me feel that anyone can change. And all i have to do i just follow him. I wrote just after i relapsed 10min ago with tears in my eyes
I believe that there is a scripture that says,
the righteous man falls yet rises again.
I understand that this does not mean you are only allowed 7 falls but that God helps you to rise again as you turn to him.
Stay strong!
We are all dealing with making the right choices in every area.
Breathe in the Holy Spirit.
Do the nutritional things as best you can.
Read & listen to the Bible every day.
Weeping may last for the night but joy comes in the morning.
You can do it. Keep your eyes on Jesus.
May God permanently heal your addition. Prayers going up for your recovery 🙏🙏
Mathew in The Chosen was played by an excellent brilliant actor. He was amazing!!!
If Matthew was truly the only literate disciple on a higher level it is likely his account is the most accurate scripture in the Bible. That doesn’t make it the most important part of the Bible but historically the most credible. A snapshot in time which through Matthew in which God can show us His truth and love for the world by the way of Jesus.🙏💕🙏💕🙏💕
Although not an original apostle, it is said that Luke was a physician.
This show has made such a difference in the way that I know Jesus and have a better understanding of the men and women that literally gave EVERYTHING. It touched my soul.
I love watching the scene of Jesus calling Mathew to follow him, while he sits on tax booth.. ❤️
I love how God uses His Word to reach me even 2000 plus years later. Jesus us no respecter of person. To God be the glory
When Jesus called him Matthew was like, eff this job 😎 jk. But seriously, it is a really beautiful scene 😭 ❤️ the desperation on his face is so beautiful and so appropriate 🙌
I AM following the Master alongside those who are saved and those who will want to be saved.
Me too!
I love it too! Watch this scene over and over and over and over again and again and again ....... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Praise Jehovah God and Jesus Christ Amen Halaluah
Hallelujah 😊
Absolutely love Matthew and the actor who plays him is absolutely wonderful. His actions alone.
I'll love the way the actor is playing Matthew.
He's brought a new aspect to our understanding of Matthew's character!
Me too. I love Matthew's character. He is a real person just like all the rest. That's what I love about this movie. Everyone has come to life for me.
Having Matthew on a “different spectrum “ is wonderfully done . Those in the past were Exactly like those living now …facing the same problems physically and economically and emotionally. Seeing Matthew with his struggles gives him a humanity rarely seen in programs about the Bible .
Me too!🙏💕🙏
Me too
Brandon, thank you for sharing this background of Matthew. It really spoke to me as I had become the only born again Christian to leave my family. I know how it felt to be an outcast. Yet God used me to lead my siblings to Jesus.
I'm so sorry you had to go through that, but excited to hear how God used you to reach your siblings! God bless.
I think he longed to return to God and his God fearing family to belong. God constructed our minds to crave Him. Though we numb it, ignore it, or try to fulfill it with greed food or drugs only he can satisfy.
I been an outcast my whole life. My gifts I wasborn with, how anyone trying to harm me can't. It's like I am in a bubble and God makes it so back fire instantly onto them. I never fit in really with my peers. So I keep going through life trying to fit in. But God told me, I don't have to fit in to do my assignment. God bless you.
Hi Brandon I will need to find out where you got the information regarding Matthew Can you respond as soon as you can I really appreciate it thank you so much
@@kolielynn4144 you are so right.
Imagine only 1% income tax.
The chosen is a wonderful series. Everyone needs to see it.
Paras Patel is so brilliant in these series. He is superb in his portrayal of Matthew. As I listen to your commentary, Brandon I am going to read Matthew's Gospel although I read it many times. But this time, I will keep the 7 facts in mind. Patel's display of Matthew is one of my favorites in the series.
Before following Jesus and after, my life and mind are quite different. I am at peace so much more these days and I am thankful for that. I deeply relate to Matthew- he was an outcast in some way…
Thank to all the actors and actresses of the series The Chosen.
Also to all behind the cameras.
This a very inspiring show.
My dear brother in Christ-
Years ago in the solitude of my apartment, reading the gospel of Matthew (my favorite) I converted to the Lord. Today I thank God for your ministry that I hear every day as part of my daily devotional. I pray that God bless you and takes care of you. Thanks for talk about Matthew this time.
Praise God for that moment you gave your life to Christ! I’m so glad God is working through this channel to bless you. 🙂
This was a joy to find your site! I feel so enlightened to know these details of Matthew’s life. I found the church after seeking for the straight and narrow path to God. I love everything about the Savior and Heavenly Father’s teachings. All I desire is to truly live the gospel and share with others this truth! Thank you again and the opportunity to share this with others!
💜💜💜 keep going! Following the Lord is AWESOME
I had never noticed the "son of Alpheus" for James and Matthew, as well as the fact that Matthew was the only disciple to write the accounts down in Hebrew. He was restored to his Jewishness even if he was disowned by his family. and this tax collector actually was key in the salvation of so many Jews! Brings tears to my eyes.
Loved that the show reconciled the family of Matthew.
I just noticed it last week when reading the gospel Mark.
Many Jews believe only Jesus knew Hebrew, not the disciples.
Saint Matthew is amazing. As a writer myself this meant so much. His Gospel is so well written, from the heart and with the Holy Spirit. ❤ Thank you for sharing this.
❤The blessings of how Matthew is portrayed is giving sooo many others strength and purpose. GOOD FOR YOU with your compassionate and empathetic acting skills! May you ever be blessed in your personal journey in life as you move forward in this role you have created with Dallas as your best coach!! be blessed!! Anna
The moment I watched Matthew on the Chosen show, I knew I had to watch the whole series.... He is so unique and realistic I loved him. Then as the story developed with other characters OMGOSH wonderful. Love the human side of each disciple, that's right, just like You and Me. This is why this show is unique. It reaches deep inside everyone; gets your attention then the WORD does what it was meant to do: SPEAK TO YOU! Amen.
I'm listening while on patrol in a warehouse and I can't help but tear up over the revelation of these things about Matthew. Thank you, and God bless you for this...❤
Get back to work, slacker.
Every actor and actress on this show are awesome, how could JR not get one for his Jesus portrayal. The Chosen itself should be up for best picture or series. I’m on my third time rewatching it
Mathew is my favourite in the chosen.
God bless the entire team from volunteers, technicians,background crew who are the unknown heroes and backbone of the chosen. God Bless you all.
Matthew has become my GREATEST Gospel to read. I am 2 months into it. Brilliant.
I absolutely adore the Matthew! The actor playing Matthew brought his character to life for me, Thank you ❤
God is still changing people
I am Murelda Bridge and so happy to watch The Chosen. Jesus is my all and I have chosen to follow Him wherever He leads me. Watching the chosen brings me tears of joy and sadness for all Jesus did to save us. I can't wait to watch more.
I loved his portrayal. He seemed to be in the spectrum with his mannerisms. Great acting.
May the Grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all always
I love Mathew. The actor deserves an Oscar.
One of the great thing of the Chosen is that it aligns with the Torah very well until now on season 2. I pray it continues this way and that YAH opens the eyes of the viewers to realize that HIS TORAH still for today❤
Yes, agree. I LOVE it when I saw Jeshua wearing tzitzits! Awesome!
I like the way Jesus makes a point of what Torah was and the stories that were left out. As a Gentile I don’t know much about Talmud, but it seems the Pharisees do in the Chosen. I like the way Jesus points out what IS in Torah and I get the hint that He isn’t thrilled with religious laws that aren’t God given. Am I correct?
@@dottie8249 I think you are! I agree completely with you. HE WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT "RELIGION" HE had to come in the flesh to purchase us back because we couldn't possibly pay that debt! So HE WAS GOING TO GET THE WORD OUT IN HIS TEACHING BEFORE HIS TIME! They were so "religious" they couldn't recognize THEIR OWN GOD, AND HATED HIM! The enemy has and still does use RELIGION to do his bidding, to make the religious leaders at the time ask his questions of OUR LORD! As the great teacher and prophet who taught me that it was CERTAINLY a revaluation to me, can you imagine being remembered for that!! God Bless you all 🙏❣
🙂 Yahushua is the Torah made flesh! John 1:1
Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Matthew 6:9-13
I still think Daniel is ultimately my favorite but Matthew is right up there, even more so because the actor portraying him was just astounding and mesmerizing! They all were in The Chosen!
Oh Lord have mercy, my spirit is willing but my flesh too often gets in the way. His grace is so amazing and wonderful. An eternity will not be long enough time to thank you!!
You Brandon are being used mightily by God our Hevenly father. Thank you for being so obedient and providing us with such insight to the scriptures. God Bless you.
Apart from Jesus being my first love, I really have a soft spot for disciple is Matthew🥰
I love Matthew and your video encourages me to further research the Jewish history. The Chosen has given me a glimpse of how the gospels and the life of Jesus and His disciples were laid out. So personal and it's how I want to think it was. Thank you for this post, I love how you described Matthew, and what it means to leave everything behind and follow Jesus.
i just finished season 1 and am addicted to the series, the guy who plays Matthew is an excellent actor...
Yes, Matthew did write his gospel originally in Hebrew/Aramaic. It was later translated into Greek. Mark, Luke and John, etc….were written in Greek. This is important to understand because everything written and by whom it was written has a purpose, a reason. God is AWESOME👊🏻❤️. Keep up the great videos
To be seen to be truly seen. In the chosen that’s what stood out to me. That Matthew wanted to be seen. He wanted to be understood and wanted to feel included. Reminds me of how we shun people that don’t believe like us and exclude them. Jesus included. Jesus sees us and sees what we could be. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏼🙌🏽♥️
whoah, gives the Parable of the wayward Son something even MORE deeply meaningful and the regular reminders to "love your brother" etc
Hi Kri I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
I love watching the Chosen because it has opened the Gospels to me in a more meaningful way. I also love listening to Brandon because of his knowledge and sharing of what he learns about the Apostles. God bless you and please continue teaching us. Thank you.
❤ my favorite scripture was and still is Matthew 6.33 Thank you Dallas Jenkins for giving us the lives of the disciples ❤
amen amen amen praise to you Lord Jesus Christ
Matthew has an incredible, inspiring story.
Man, I don't know you or your story but I find your dissertations as thought provoking and compelling. Please, may god bless you for your help and guidance to those lost or in need.
Thank you!
I second your words here 10k%.
THANQ.
You just relieved me of all my past sins. I loved this about Matthew. Thank you.
That’s so wonderful that you were able to experience God’s grace through this. Praise God!
Before watching the chosen, I should say that I was raised as a Christian Catholic. I pretty much gave up on my faith Because it had given up on me. On the scale between believer and atheist atheist, I leaned towards Atheist. After watching the first two seasons of the chosen, I was struck by the humanity of Jesus. Here was a man of God behaving at times like an ordinary human being, that and the zeal zeal of his disciples. now leaves me to be agnostic. Not yet a true believer, but perhaps I will get there one day. thank you for this community and your ministry. I intend to do more research and re-read the Bible. I was very much moved by your video. I’m not yet giving up on myself because I believe Jesus hasn’t. given up on me. Who knows what the future brings? Perhaps I will end up a believer I believe That would be a good thing. Blessings to you.
Before my son was born I spent alot time thinking about what to name him after looking through the Bible and researching the meaning of names I settled on Matthew as he would be my gift of God. God called my gift home in 2007 after a accident where he and a friend were killed. I struggled with that for a long time spiritually. Why would God give me such a gift and then take it back? My faith wavered and I was a bitter man. Recently I saw the episode of the Chosen about Matthew and it moved me to tears. It touched me so deeply. It has helped me to remember that God gave me such a precious gift in my son and I am so thankful for that gift even if it was for a short 24 years. One day I will see my Matthew again and I will hug him so long and hard. God is great and my spirit has been redeemed.
" I want, my people, to participate in the Healing of the world"
It's not all scripture, but it's brilliant!
Thanks for participating, and then some. These videos you and your people put out are just amazing.
The Chosen Is revolutionary.
Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers you inspire, by breaking it down that little bit more, and in such an awesome way. Cannot wait for this, Peter was incredible for me.
Truly turned things around after viewing that. So thankyou, and God bless!
🙏💞💫
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I can't wait for future seasons
I say it is Scriptural because in Mark 16:17 Jesus clearly states what we are to do: cast out demons, heal the sick, preach the Gospel and raise the dead. Which is exactly why Churches are dying. They just collect tithing and speak as Pharisee
I started first to love Simon as my favourite then Matthew came to the scene, he was always looking like rejected and was very meek, indeed this series melted my face on several occasions, it was touching, big ups guys, God bless you all
Thank you for the insight on Matthew. Most importantly that no one is far from Grace, forgiveness and redemption.
Yes! No one (!!) is far from Grace. Halleluja! ❤️
Matthew is my favorite ❤️🇺🇸
Matthew was a gift from God, To Us.
Without his writings, Jesus's work would be made more difficult, our understanding of Jesus's work were so important to the world.
These kind of personality profiles need to be taught before the Gospel of Matthew is studied from and preached out of.
This is the wonderful, amazing, and wonderful movie about my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank You. I am the professional Christian musician. I am on the mission to translate the Holy Bible into music with my original classical music. Praise the Lord!
Matthew, God’s gift 🎁!
The show the acting, the way the story is being told is truly a historic phenomenon,i just got home from the theater after watching the last 2 I was moved 😢this show is a true masterpiece a must watch 🙏
I love how you don’t just put the facts out there, but how you also display them in a way that we can see the impact this has for our own lives 🙌
Excellent!! When we are willing to give up everything then be are his follower. Surrender, change, conversion!
I absolutely love the way you explain everything it as touched my heart in miracles ways
It’s even better then the way the church explains love it thank you very much my dear brother
I was Muslim that baptized in Christianity
And very proud to Christena
Praise God! ❤️
Very glad you are part of our family!
When watching the Chosen, I related to Matthew and I'm really fond of his character. Now listening to this indepth analysis makes me appreciate him more.
THANK YOU! I wish I could do multiple thumbs up.
Matthew you pull at my heart. Your an amazing actor. Thank you.
The way Matthew is portrayed is excellent
Matthew and Simon are my fav in the chosen..Loved the way Jesus choose who to follow him.Love the way the Chosen is bringing the bible to life...Amazing..
Finally someone that speak with knowledge
Brandon, you are a brother in Christ. SUCH a valuable lesson, and your encouraging words struck me like a lightning bolt in my own life. THANK YOU for sharing this knowledge, and for taking a stand for us. God bless you!
Shabbath Shalom qodesh mishpacha!! All esteem to Abba YAHWEH b'YAHUSHUA ha'Maschaich!! HalleluYAH!! Amein!!
I am absolutely in awe of your talent and knowledge and most importantly your sharing the love 🙏👏
This is absolutely BRILLIANT!!! I never stopped to think beyond reading the words in his gospel, and oh, how we need to think and dig deeper. Thank you SO MUCH for posting this video; God bless you, Sir!
I feel that Jesus will be so proud of you for this expository...this is the Gospel! God bless you heart Brandon.
Always wanted to learn more about Jewish history and the people’s that inspired the early apostles. Thanks so much
My daughter was special like Matthew. She lives in God’s arms now.
He completely stole my heart
I Love how you explain everything. I’ve been reading the Bible for years but I’m learning more because you give so much historical information and it all makes so much sense. Thank you!
I love this portraval of Matthew, as someone who is non-nerotypical.
Brandon, you have a beautiful way of describing the Word! Matthew is still my favorite in the Chosen. I tend to root for the underdog. I look forward to meeting you some day. Probably when we are with the Father!
Me too Kathy! I felt so bad for Matthew. But by the end of season 2 we could already see some changes. I love it!
Love your insights. Thank you so very much 😔♥️
He is trying to give you an understanding of Matthew from mankind’s point of view and not from the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.
First understand that God has me relating my testimony as to how I overcame my sickness without the help of doctors or pills since I allowed the Holy Spirit to sanctified my heart in God’s truth and I am now one of the very few who have overcome sin and sickness in this life. Yes, I am definitely relating that I can no longer sin nor will I ever get sick ever again. Now I certainly am not relating that I will never die but when I do die to this life it certainly will not be from sickness or tragedy like those who have been deceived by the devil’s many false preachers and religions. I will live to a ripe old age and I will simply stop breathing.
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”
Psalms 91:1-16 NIV
There are many scriptures that use terms like, do not sin, has died to sin, has ceased from sin, cannot keep on sinning and cannot sin. All of these terms are used when describing a follower of Christ but yet many believers think that they can never stop sinning. These deceived believers certainly do not realize that a Christian is someone who is a follower of Christ which means they are someone who is living a sin free life just as Jesus did.
Many have also been deceived into believing that Matthew and the other apostles remained sinners and they have no idea that would mean that God and scripture is then lying to us since scripture relates that God does not hear the prayers of sinners. Now if you are one of these believers who fell for this nonsense and who is under the influence of the devil’s lies then kindly ask yourself how Paul or the other apostles could have performed the healing miracles that they did if they were still sinners and God was not listening to their prayers?
“Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him.”
John 9:31 NKJV
“For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.””
I Peter 3:12 NKJV
“And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly.”
Acts 5:12-13 NKJV
“I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that You should keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth. “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.”
John 17:14-21 NKJV
A righteous person does not sin and anyone who is doing the will of God can no longer sin since they are now born of God and they are being guided by the Holy Spirit of Jesus which is Holy and pure and who cannot sin. This is why Matthew and the other apostles were able to do the same miracles that Jesus was able to do since they became sanctified in God’s truth and they overcame their sins. Does this then mean that every sanctified believer can now perform miracles? No it certainly does not.
“Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him.”
I John 3:6 NKJV
“He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”
I John 3:8 NKJV
Anyone who sins does not know God nor have they ever seen God and anyone who sins certainly belongs to the devil.
“Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.”
I John 3:9 NKJV
Anyone who is truly living by the Holy Spirit will eventually learn how to overcome their sins and this is when they are now born again since they are born of God and they can no longer sin. Since they can no longer sin they can no longer get sick since the devil can no longer touch them with his afflictions. Sin and sickness is strictly of the devil and it can only be found in those who do not truly understand God and scripture. Since they are ignorant of scripture and they are not comprehending God’s truth they are easily influenced by the devil’s lies and so they remain deceived.
“We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.”
I John 5:18-19 NKJV
We are all born in sin and in ignorance of God’s truth since we are born into a sinful fallen world that is ruled by the devil. Since everyone is born in ignorance of God’s truth this is why God commanded the parents to teach their children His word and truth so that they would then understand how to live righteously and not live in sin. God warned us many times in scripture that our ignorance of His truth would allow sin and the devil to destroy our lives and even the lives of our children. And yes our sins can definitely be passed onto our children since they are also vulnerable to the attacks of Satan and his demons both inside and outside of the womb.
“And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children’s children to the third and the fourth generation.”
Exodus 34:6-7 NKJV
The iniquity (immoral behavior, sin) of the fathers will visit the children to the third and fourth generations. In other words the sins that the parents are committing will be laid upon their children and their children’s children. Sickness is definitely a curse and it is a sign that we are living in sin and disobeying God and His commands and all you need to do is read Deuteronomy 28:58-61 and it will certainly prove my point.
“If you do not carefully observe all the words of this law that are written in this book, that you may fear this glorious and awesome name, THE Lord YOUR GOD, then the LORD will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary plagues-great and prolonged plagues-and serious and prolonged sicknesses. Moreover He will bring back on you all the diseases of Egypt, of which you were afraid, and they shall cling to you. Also every sickness and every plague, which is not written in this Book of the Law, will the LORD bring upon you until you are destroyed.”
Deuteronomy 28:58-61 NKJV
So if you are someone who can still sin and you are someone who can still get sick then you certainly are deceived and you are not allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you in your life since you clearly did not understand how to test the Spirits as commanded in 1 John 4:1-6.
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.”
I John 4:1-3 NKJV
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LET FATHER JESUS CHRIST AMEN BLESSED GOD TRULY WIN AS HE WILLETH!
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I see where this series The Chosen is sparking some really interesting and inspiring conversations. We really have spent very little time analyzing the men who followed Christ. Thanks Brandon! God Bless you!!!!
@Kevin Belgrove Thank you for this lesson in the ancient names of Christ. If JESUS, or Yeshua taught us nothing else, he taught us this... those who hold to the letter of the law and not the spirit of it will be lead astray and could possibly then be deceived. He made that point over and over in the scriptures in regard to those who held to the letter of the law over its spirit. It was from this very type of thinking that JESUS came to free us! He used the rigid ideas about the sabbath as a teaching tool. He gathered grain on the sabbath, he healed people on the sabbath. In other ways he taught this lesson, he hung out with prostitutes and tax collectors, he had women in his entourage. Why would you choose to be RE-ENSLAVED by the rigid interpretation of the law when Christ obviously freed us from it??? Remember it was those who rigidly held to the letter of the law who (through the will of the Father) brought Jesus to the CROSS. It was this ideology that lead Paul to persecute, torture and MURDER Christians. Christ himself freed Paul from this very thing!!! I pray you will be freed from the bonds you have chosen to burden yourself with. In HIS precious name I PRAY!!!
The Book of Matthew is one I am starting to hear every night ...
I ❤ this movie. God bless the writer and all the cast. God bless 🙏
🙏🙏❤️Thank You so very much!!🙏🙏
I ❤️ “THE CHOSEN “ my favorite show!!💕💕 I watch with 3 Church Friends!!
But MATTHEW’ really Appeals to me because he was such a sinner and yet I dear Lord Jesus Christ still loved him and asked him to follow!! And MATTHEW did it immediately!! How exciting and wonderful!! And I know MATTHEW really felt that he was a chosen one thank you🙏🙏💕💕JoAnn Alabama
Brandon I wanna thank you for these videos I just recently discovered your channel and I’ve been saved since I was 16 and I’m in my mid forties now and I’ve walked and stumbled ( more Stumbled ) and of late being busy with life I’ve forgotten my charge I swore to Jesus so long ago and I’m trying to get more educated and spirituals filled to accomplish my duty to Christ to spread his word first and foremost in my household and I’ve recently discovered “ the Chosen “ and I’m watching it with my teenagers and your videos and your spiritual guidance has been abundantly helpful , and I’m learning a lot and sharing your videos with my children ( as well as Grace Digital Network, another gem ) and I just wanted to say thanks I can see Christ working through you and you finding a platform that can reach millions . Basically keep up the good work , I’m sure the Lord is very proud
I'm so thankful to the many folks who made it possible for me to watch the Chosen.
This is as good as the original Ten Commandments movie...my all time favorite.
I have watched n re-watched..wouldn't want to miss a single thing.
Thank You, Yahuah for the blessings of love! Bless you all for this gift to me!!
Love Matthew
The Chosen is such a fantastic series! It clarifies so many questions and helps me to see these disciples are real people with real feelings and problems. What Matthew had to deal with and go through is so raw in this series. It also is a mirror for us today and the fortunes we aspire to acquire and with Gods patients and mercy our thoughts are challenged and in many cases changed on different levels.
Praise the Lord ! 👏🙏
Amen & Amen 🙏👍👍👍👍👍
Guys this is why the Greek church read from the Ancient Greek bible and preach in Modern Greek. As a Christian I’ve learned to understand Ancient Greek and the joy I feel in my soul is without doubt humbling.