After seeing several of your videos concerning the chosen series. I've learned so much about the Gospels I read the whole Bible according to app it took me 6800 minutes last year after the chosen first came out. It helped me with the chosen series but not really understand the Bible as a whole. I have this hunger to know more about my savior everything about him and his mission. I'm subscribed to you Brandon keep teaching me. God bless
Wow. That’s incredible. I’m so glad you took the time to read all of the Bible. I definitely hope future videos can help you to understand it even better.
Thank you Brandon for clarifying so many points in one of the first four books of the Bible in the New Testament. The “Gospel” according to Mark, a disciple of Simon Peter! Thank you for clarifying this “Gospel” to make the man… Jesus of Nazareth come alive off the pages & to recount some of the glorious stories of healing & love that Jesus both told & demonstrated. As “Gentiles” we are not as deeply connected to these stories in our ancestral experience! It is the very meaning of these stories or parables he shared & taught that bring the Jewish Rabbi, Jesus, to come to life off the very pages that we read & learn from. I’ve enjoyed every clip that you’ve shared w/us regarding the Bible (God’s Holy Word that he uses to speak to us), Jesus the Man, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus as a son to Mary, Jesus as a respected Rabbi, & Jesus as a friend & teacher. How that he may of interacted w/his “chosen” one’s as they traveled & as they learned from him the Father’s will for their lives to become the very teachers to us, the Gentiles, that Jesus was teaching them to be. Your simple clear way of calmly breaking down some of the verses & context are 💯 appreciated by myself & countless thousands of others that are being nourished by the rich content of “The Gospels”. I’m praying that more scrolls can be found in complete condition w/o need of restoration, simply just needing to be read & taught the rich meaning of all that Jesus said & did w/in the words of the newly found scrolls that I pray will soon be found!!! As our Jewish brothers & sisters say… “Shalom, Shalom” Brandon & all who are reading this 🙏🏼🩸☝🏼👣💯😇♥️
So incredibly excited. I worked for Zola Levitt ministries for 6 years in Dallas so I was blessed to have insight on The Jewish perspective. Reading the Word from a Messianic perspective changes everything. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TEACHING SERIES ITS AS DEEP AND BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much for your faithfulness to King JESUS
Hi Brandon, have just watched your videos, they are very good, and the teaching based on what the context of that time and the original words meant is excellent. Just one point I would like to make, however. We need the Holy Spirit to reveal the true meanings of the gospels, otherwise, we are only learning head knowledge (logos), whereas the Rhema word brings the gospels alive and enables us to understand with our Jesus-filled spirit, giving us wisdom and discernment as well. Please would you emphasise this in a video about how we need to approach all scripture? I look forward to watching more excellent teaching from you, thank you.
Although I realise that I'm watching your podcasts only now and allmost in a random order, I can't help giving a little feedback especially on this introductory video on your series about the Gospel of Mark. I just feel so inspired and thankful for having discovered The Chosen and your work deriving from that and your ministry in general. Your approach is so refreshing, bringing it all back to its very essence. And for me personally, with my - let's say - unusual path of moving from organised Christianity to Hinduism, it is like the big circle of my love for God being brought to completion. And yes, still very, very much in deep loving relationship with Yeshua, Who has been present and more than instrumental at any step in my life. As far as your podcasts are concerned, I could very well imagine that the Lord Himself is actually watching over your shoulder, encouraging and inspiring you to share His ultimate Truths with all of us. Thank you so much for doing this. God bless!
I’m fairly new to Bible reading, I started about a year ago, and your channel has really helped me flesh out and understand some of the important cultural background. I’ve also learned from some of the comments I read here. Thank you for the work you’re doing and for creating a community where we can all learn together, with you. I’m so grateful to God for providing these resources that bring me closer to Him.
Thank you brother. It is a answered prayer..really..I was in prayer with our Father about such differences in Mark to others..then I saw your video..thank you brother..May our God in Christ continue to bless you to bless other brother/sisters in King Jesus name…again thank you.
Love your insights. I was raised Catholic. Then Baptist 32 years. Messianic "Christian" 7 years...now non-denominational and growing! Thanks for much clarification!
I have so much hunger of know more about the bible and since i stumbled on your youtube channel, I am being blessed so much. Thank you and God bless you
Brother Brandon, Colleen Fisher, I really enjoy being able to follow you in a way that is simple and understandable. You are one of the magnets that have drawn me to be able to learn, hear, and share an understanding I have never had before. The Chosen helps to bring the lessons I learn here to a visual aide tool in my Jesus toolbox as I have had 8 major head injuries. To be able to be able to help me understand is a true gift to you from God to me. Thank you
Brandon, I am truly excited about this new series. Like I said before, you explain it in depth and you help us to understand the bible better. I have both my adult children reading the bible on a daily basis. The next step will be to get them to subscribe to your channel for a better understanding. Thank you for all that you do. God bless you.🙏😊
You should use other sources as other than just the chosen - Revelation Media, iBible Alpha. Beta are all great sources. I am doing a study on Mark as well, and you are definitely spot on. Commentaries such as Gill, Pulpit, Ellicott, Expositor's, Calvin and Barnes, are wonderful resources that give a much more clearer understanding. And are I. Agreeance with the Pharisees, Sadducees and even his own disciples. They just didn't "get it".
Thanks for making it a lot more easy and fun to understand this complex book. I love The Chosen, that shows us that Jesus was a human being, just like us all, with a little more of course. I thank you so much for bringing more understanding. I am in ah!! Blessings David
Please in the Matchless Name of His Majesty Jesus Christ I am Beseaching all believers to pray for my little church in Tucson " Word of Life" And Pastors Gene and Sarah Chewning..We have just been Beaten up by The last Two years Untill our congregation is not but a few left..Please pray for us that REVIVAL FOR SURVIVAL begins in ernest..
Thank you very much for enlightening me about the scriptures. You explained clearly the insights of the stories. The more i understand Jesus, the more i become closer to Him. Amen.
I am really curious about learning these things about bible and about jesus. U r helping me to learn more nd more. Please keep bringing more vedio i really like it. Also there are many channel who review/reacts The Chosen series but yours is THE BEST . I have watched all your previous vedios and they are amazing I really appreciate your hardwork to bring these fact to people who really want to know it Please continue these 🙏🙏🙏 god bless 🙏🙏
I absolutely love the way you help others to understand the Bible and The Gospels...I first watched a video on the reaction to The Chosen and hit subscribe & Like 👍...the rest is ...well history in the making 🥰
This advice is critical. I've only heard it one other time. I hope everyone who studies the scriptures and follows Christ applies these same points. Well done.
Brandon, I am so looking forward to this series. I am in a bible study group from church. Our church is very large. Our Pastor is always encouraging us to join a small group and get involved. We are currently study Matthew and I still feel lost at times. I want to know the proper way of studying the Bible so that I can better understand all that I am reading. I know that you are the man for the job, so thank you.
Thank you so much for these teaching videos! It is critical for greater understanding of what we read. The who, why, when, and to whom it’s written is essential.
Thankyou Brandon the Holy Spirit is using you for sure. Through your videos about John,mark Joseph and Mary and other videos of your teaching it’s given me a deeper insight and I want to learn and know more about my saviour about his word...sometimes we just read it without looking deeper without really understanding and what has been told to us over decades which is not true so it’s so refreshing that the Holy Spirit has guided me to finding all the videos and I am excited to listen and study further and see the word through new spiritual eyes...May god continue to use you to reveal to us a deeper understanding of the word bringing many closer to our lord...God bless
I wish to share a couple of points with you relevant to your points on history and historical texts. 1. I’m certain you’ve heard the saying “History is written by the victors.” In history the winners’ character and actions are sanitized and justified. The losers are degraded and demonized. And of course examples of the chivalry and atrocities respectively are given. In contrast Scriptures show all the warts and scars of the hero. God has nothing to hide about His imperfect children and their many faults. 2. When police arrive on a crime scene they need to separate the witnesses immediately. If they allow them to talk the experience of one will become the memories of the others (eg. how the criminal was dressed, actions, etc.). The only other explanation for identical witness memories is the statements were concocted and rehearsed before talking to the police, suggesting an attempt to cover up something incriminating. So, if the Gospel writers are being true to their memories some discrepancies between books must exist. Brandon, as always an excellent lesson.
The good news about the *Kingdom* AND Jesus. Can’t forget it’s half the good news about the coming kingdom, which of course he is a HUGE part of. I don’t know where the chosen will go from here, but I hope they or somebody in the future makes a TV show about Jesus highlighting that the nature of his message first and foremost was about the kingdom of God being nearly here and to believe *that* good news. Even before he eventually finally preached about his death and resurrection
I'm curious. Why are you starting with Mark? (as opposed to Matthew). Is there a reason? Like you said, he didn't live it....he is only writing in accordance to what Peter told him. I really like your enthusiasm (very uplifting voice), keeps the listener's interest.
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry Thank you Brandon for doing this. I feel we all keep learning and understanding....which in turn brings us closer to God. I look forward to your helping me understand the bible.
Thank you Brandon!🙏 Also studying Timothy Keller's Jesus the King reading both the book reading Mark and filling out the workbook. These in tandem with your teachings has opened my eyes to a Bible I thought I knew.🥰
5:29 minutes in, having a community and people I can talk about the Bible with would be great. I don’t have the same as I had in college; it was a great fellowship. I’ve been reading cover to cover since 2019 and am now a quarter through Jeremiah…other than God and the Word, I’m alone while reading the Bible.
Good evening Brandon, I appreciate the reactions on The Chosen season 1 episodes 1 to 8. Insightful and professional. Will you continue in this manner for season two?
Hi, @arvionetime umavez. The video for Mark 1 is available now. You can find all of the Beyond the Words videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLbkn1n4qa_D0EmHH2v6KkTQooJs_HCmZx.html I'm hoping to release one every few weeks. Right now, I'm alternating between these, Chosen Reaction videos, and up close looks at each of the disciples.
You explain the Bible so wonderfully. I am one of those who has trouble understanding most of the Bible. Glad He sent people like you to help us. Thank you!
The Gospel of Mark was written by Cornelius, the centurion feature in Acts 10, immedately after his encounter with Peter some time between 27 and 40 CE and was transmitted to his direct report, Theophilus, in the Italian Cohort of the Praetorian Guard in Rome. Theophilus was basically the Bishop of the Roman Christian fellowship in the Roman legions that gathered across the Empire in enclaves known as belonging to the cult of Mithra for security reasons. It was dangerous to be a Christian until the Milvian Bridge. The Gospel of Mark was published in Alexandria by John Mark, the Beloved Disciple and a protégée of Peter. John Mark wrote the Gospel of John about his relationship with Jesus which began when John Mark was 12 and Jesus began Him ministry in 28 CE. John Mark wrote his Gospel of John at the urging of Papias because the Gospel of Mark was know as εὐαγγελίου , which was the original title given to what we now call The Gospel of Peter that was transmitted by Pilate to Rome that compelled Tiberius to propose enrolling Jesus in the Roman Pantheon., which the Senate rejected on the pretext that they weren't consulted. Christian, the Roman soldier's slang for "Jesus Follower", was introduced to the Roman elite at this time. εὐαγγελίου εὐαγγελίου The Gospel of Peter is the orignina text of the εὐαγγελίου Pilate sent to Rome and it is especially signifcant because it includes the soldiers's shared vision of the unilateral covenant cutting ceremony between God and the Italian Cohort identical to the unilateral covenant cutting ceremony between God and Abram in Genesis 15. This vision provides a divine legitimacy to the Empire the Caesar's attempted to bestow upon themselves by declration. The practical effect was that the Italian Cohort became the New Wineskin into which the New Wine of Jesus was poured that has conveyed directly to the Command Sergeant Major of the US Army siiting in an office across from the US Army Chief of Staff by way of the US COnstiution. The Gospel of Mark begins by referencing this εὐαγγελίου of the Gospel of Peter and needs to be understood as an intelligence briefing that starts by saying "This is what led up to the εὐαγγελίου communication to the Emperor" It is not a title. The Gospel of Mark begins when Jesus appears above the Roman military horizon and takes command of John the Baptist's Repentance constituency. The Gospel of Mark was written as a military intelligence report and was expected to be understood literally, in the same manner that Custer's message to Benteen "Come Quick" was intended to understood literally. what the Gospel of Mark adds to the Gospel of Peter is waht we now call Quelle of the source, which was the contents of the routine surveillance file begun by the Roman military intelligence service on Jesus when he took over John the Baptist's cadre. The contours of Quellw can be traced throughout the Gospels by the Roman apparatus of εὐθὺς, which operates like a modrn footnote and means "Eyewitness testimony" all of which was collected before either Resurrection or the remanding of Jesus to the Roman chain of custody except for Acts 10L16, when Peter's testimony was added to the archive and fleshed out the spinal time line of the Roman intelligence log. The combination of the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of John is to present a combined narrative consisting of a Greco-Roman play-by=blay with the color commentary of a Hellenistic Jew providing the Passover horse radish missing from the Gospel of Mark. The relationship of John Mark to Jesus in the Gospel of John is more or less identical to that of the idol worship of a batboy to Lou Gherig.
Thank you again for all these videos. I can't get enough! (Super hungry for them). One thought I've had that I've thought about is... so, from all the Bible gospels, are they all taken from Peter's account? Besides Mathew and John? Paul, Luke, and Mark, hung out with only Peter to hear first account stories, right? Also, are there other books out there? Like from Mary Magdalene? And should we find those and read them? And then what about the other "prophets" from other Christian "based" religious beliefs, like the Mormons, etc. I would LIVE to hear your take! And prayers to your family amd daughter!
Hi! So, Luke actually indicates in his gospel that he has done a lot of research and this leads us to believe that he is getting his information from multiple sources (beyond just Peter). As far as other gospels or potential scriptures, early Christians vetted many of those and keep them out of the biblical canon either because they didn’t have a clear connection the apostles or their claimed author, or because they aren’t in line with Jesus’ teachings.
It seems commonly understood that no one among the disciples of Jesus knew who he was with any degree of assurance. Yet, Andrew and perhaps Phillip were present with John the Baptist when, In Mark 9-11, God’s anointing of favor might have been seen and heard. Why was a connection not made?
Brandon,I heard that the Gospel of Mark,is/was the earliest.account of Jesus..Mark wrote his Gospel closest to the events,..he wrote his account..first..what say you,any info?!
@3:10-ff - Your quote, "The emphasis was not on getting all the facts right... [the Gospels] might not always agree and that's fine..." Are you saying Mark has errors in it? If I cannot trust Mark to get the facts right, which Gospel can I trust then to get the facts correct? By what criteria do I judge the correctness of any particular gospel? Can I really believe in this Jesus Mark is talking about if he didn't get all the story correct? I'm so confused.
It's a good question that you pose. In my view, the differences between the gospels are primarily in verbiage but not meaning. For instance, two gospels reporting something that Jesus said may have written it down with slightly different words but the same meaning still. In other words, there wasn't anything contradictory. Writers in that period weren't interested in getting the words micro-exact, but they did believe in conveying the bottom line meaning accurately. Often, too, something that might appear contradictory can actually be resolved once context is understood. Other times, the various gospels actually complement each other despite being different. (eg is when Jesus called the disciples and they followed Him: one gospel will note that, but the other will describe that He had performed a miracle with the massive catch of fish. Then you realize that these disciples didn't just put everything down in their lives without having a reason).
This may seem like a random question but I don't want to come off as hateful by any means. I just need clarification. Can we remain Christian if we are gay or lgbtqia+ or vice versa? I just get confused because people claim to be part of that community and say we can be that way and be Christian at the same time and people avoid this topic like crazy. I can understand if they just started Christianity and are actively trying to fight it or some are or what not I just clarification so not to ruffle feathers. God is love and I believe they shouldn't have to be hidden because God loves us no matter what.
You don’t have the transcript of this video. I follow what you said in the transcript. I use it to learn how to spell the words and look up words like creeds in google. I now have a copy of the creeds in my tablet.
If Brandon could allow captioning in ALL languages available, it will help boost views, and people would have more access. I have a French friend, and she would love French Subtitles.
Hi. If you go to my channel page, you should see a playlist that includes my videos on all the chapters. Or you can’t try searching for my name and the chapter.
Brandon , I am a Roman Catholic and I feel like I am just going through the motions of the Mass (except the Gospel) I see it as the same thing over and over What should I do should I go to a Synagogue Do they explain things like you do? I am so confused
Brandon Robins. 'Please tell us what a 'gaspel' is. Although I have read all of the bible many times, including the New Testament in its original Greek, I have never found any such things as gaspels anywhere in there. Do you read the bible in its original languages? By the way, 'Brandon' is the name of a village in East Anglia in England. Robins are perching birds with red breasts.
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry 'Gospel' comes from the Anglo-Saxon 'God Spell', which is not the same as 'good news.' It means something that is spelt out by God. 'Gospel' is nothing like the Greek word 'evangelion'. 'Weedon' comes from the place name. There are three villages in England called Weedon: Weedon Beck, Weedon Lois and Weedon. It means 'Temple Hill.' 'Weoh' is the old Anglo-Saxon name for 'temple' and the 'don' comes from the Anglo=Saxon 'dun' meaning a hill. Thus 'Weedon' means 'Temple Hill'.
Bless you. However, I have concerns when you say that Mark wasn't concerned about getting his facts right or accuracy. While I agree The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and John are more interested in teaching Theology than a chronological account, to cast doubt on accuracy or getting facts straight is a perilous road. What the Gospels (Luke included) do report on is accurate in all its parts (no errors in the original manuscripts). Perhaps you wording wasn't the best?
I posted this in response to someone asking the same thing a bit above. So I'll copy and paste it in response to you: It's a good question that you pose. In my view, the differences between the gospels are primarily in verbiage but not meaning. For instance, two gospels reporting something that Jesus said may have written it down with slightly different words but the same meaning still. In other words, there wasn't anything contradictory. Writers in that period weren't interested in getting the words micro-exact, but they did believe in conveying the bottom line meaning accurately. Often, too, something that might appear contradictory can actually be resolved once context is understood. Other times, the various gospels actually complement each other despite being different. (eg is when Jesus called the disciples and they followed Him: one gospel will note that, but the other will describe that He had performed a miracle with the massive catch of fish. Then you realize that these disciples didn't just put everything down in their lives without having a reason).
You said a lot of things great but I'm going to be honest with you Mark were not written of none of the disciple that's how come if call according to mark it is somebody else's writing the story The Epistles were written before the gospels were written
After seeing several of your videos concerning the chosen series. I've learned so much about the Gospels I read the whole Bible according to app it took me 6800 minutes last year after the chosen first came out. It helped me with the chosen series but not really understand the Bible as a whole. I have this hunger to know more about my savior everything about him and his mission. I'm subscribed to you Brandon keep teaching me. God bless
Wow. That’s incredible. I’m so glad you took the time to read all of the Bible. I definitely hope future videos can help you to understand it even better.
Amen! You have the same hunger I do.
Try looking into “Biblical Unitarians”. They’re very useful for scholarly information and good biblical exegesis.
Thank you for your insights in the Gospel. Your concepts on how Mark wrote the book is rich with his portrayal of Jesus. Thank you again!!!
Thank you, Kathy! I'm so glad it was helpful!
Thank you Brandon for clarifying so many points in one of the first four books of the Bible in the New Testament. The “Gospel” according to Mark, a disciple of Simon Peter! Thank you for clarifying this “Gospel” to make the man… Jesus of Nazareth come alive off the pages & to recount some of the glorious stories of healing & love that Jesus both told & demonstrated. As “Gentiles” we are not as deeply connected to these stories in our ancestral experience! It is the very meaning of these stories or parables he shared & taught that bring the Jewish Rabbi, Jesus, to come to life off the very pages that we read & learn from. I’ve enjoyed every clip that you’ve shared w/us regarding the Bible (God’s Holy Word that he uses to speak to us), Jesus the Man, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus as a son to Mary, Jesus as a respected Rabbi, & Jesus as a friend & teacher. How that he may of interacted w/his “chosen” one’s as they traveled & as they learned from him the Father’s will for their lives to become the very teachers to us, the Gentiles, that Jesus was teaching them to be. Your simple clear way of calmly breaking down some of the verses & context are 💯 appreciated by myself & countless thousands of others that are being nourished by the rich content of “The Gospels”. I’m praying that more scrolls can be found in complete condition w/o need of restoration, simply just needing to be read & taught the rich meaning of all that Jesus said & did w/in the words of the newly found scrolls that I pray will soon be found!!!
As our Jewish brothers & sisters say… “Shalom, Shalom” Brandon & all who are reading this 🙏🏼🩸☝🏼👣💯😇♥️
So incredibly excited. I worked for Zola Levitt ministries for 6 years in Dallas so I was blessed to have insight on The Jewish perspective. Reading the Word from a Messianic perspective changes everything. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TEACHING SERIES ITS AS DEEP AND BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much for your faithfulness to King JESUS
Thank you so much!
Hi Brandon, have just watched your videos, they are very good, and the teaching based on what the context of that time and the original words meant is excellent. Just one point I would like to make, however. We need the Holy Spirit to reveal the true meanings of the gospels, otherwise, we are only learning head knowledge (logos), whereas the Rhema word brings the gospels alive and enables us to understand with our Jesus-filled spirit, giving us wisdom and discernment as well. Please would you emphasise this in a video about how we need to approach all scripture? I look forward to watching more excellent teaching from you, thank you.
Although I realise that I'm watching your podcasts only now and allmost in a random order, I can't help giving a little feedback especially on this introductory video on your series about the Gospel of Mark. I just feel so inspired and thankful for having discovered The Chosen and your work deriving from that and your ministry in general. Your approach is so refreshing, bringing it all back to its very essence. And for me personally, with my - let's say - unusual path of moving from organised Christianity to Hinduism, it is like the big circle of my love for God being brought to completion. And yes, still very, very much in deep loving relationship with Yeshua, Who has been present and more than instrumental at any step in my life. As far as your podcasts are concerned, I could very well imagine that the Lord Himself is actually watching over your shoulder, encouraging and inspiring you to share His ultimate Truths with all of us. Thank you so much for doing this. God bless!
I’m fairly new to Bible reading, I started about a year ago, and your channel has really helped me flesh out and understand some of the important cultural background. I’ve also learned from some of the comments I read here. Thank you for the work you’re doing and for creating a community where we can all learn together, with you. I’m so grateful to God for providing these resources that bring me closer to Him.
I'm so glad it has been helpful to you!
I'm just starting the study of Mark with you. I sure enjoy all the "extras". Thank you Brandon!
That's awesome! I pray that God will bless your study!
Thank you brother. It is a answered prayer..really..I was in prayer with our Father about such differences in Mark to others..then I saw your video..thank you brother..May our God in Christ continue to bless you to bless other brother/sisters in King Jesus name…again thank you.
This is a truly eye-opening video. You’ve made several points here that I never considered. Thank you. I’m a subscriber now.
Reminder set! I'll have my Bible ready.
Awesome!
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry will there be a Bible Study about the book of Mark?
@@thefirstMrsLankton There will! I covered an intro to the gospel today, and will cover Mark 1 next week!
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry yes!!!
Hallo Brandon shalom peace
Love your insights. I was raised Catholic. Then Baptist 32 years. Messianic "Christian" 7 years...now non-denominational and growing! Thanks for much clarification!
I have so much hunger of know more about the bible and since i stumbled on your youtube channel, I am being blessed so much. Thank you and God bless you
Brother Brandon, Colleen Fisher, I really enjoy being able to follow you in a way that is simple and understandable. You are one of the magnets that have drawn me to be able to learn, hear, and share an understanding I have never had before. The Chosen helps to bring the lessons I learn here to a visual aide tool in my Jesus toolbox as I have had 8 major head injuries. To be able to be able to help me understand is a true gift to you from God to me. Thank you
I've just started reading Mark for the 2nd time. Having read through the New Testsment in 2020.
I always enjoy you videos on the Bible and that you explain things so I can understand, l also enjoy your videos on The chosen,God bless you Brandon
Brandon, I am truly excited about this new series. Like I said before, you explain it in depth and you help us to understand the bible better. I have both my adult children reading the bible on a daily basis. The next step will be to get them to subscribe to your channel for a better understanding. Thank you for all that you do. God bless you.🙏😊
That’s so wonderful. Thank you!
Please Pray with me to find a good church. Thank you 🙏
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Just prayed for you!
I need the same prayer.
You should use other sources as other than just the chosen - Revelation Media, iBible Alpha. Beta are all great sources. I am doing a study on Mark as well, and you are definitely spot on. Commentaries such as Gill, Pulpit, Ellicott, Expositor's, Calvin and Barnes, are wonderful resources that give a much more clearer understanding. And are I. Agreeance with the Pharisees, Sadducees and even his own disciples. They just didn't "get it".
Your discriptions about episodes The Chosen are really fantastic . Great biblical knowledge🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much!
Thanks for making it a lot more easy and fun to understand this complex book. I love The Chosen, that shows us that Jesus was a human being, just like us all, with a little more of course. I thank you so much for bringing more understanding. I am in ah!! Blessings David
Thank you so much, David. I’m so glad it’s helpful!
Thank you Brandon for bringing this information to us, God Bless you as you make your way through the entire Bible
Can't wait for this series!
Please in the Matchless Name of His Majesty Jesus Christ I am Beseaching all believers to pray for my little church in Tucson " Word of Life" And Pastors Gene and Sarah Chewning..We have just been Beaten up by The last Two years Untill our congregation is not but a few left..Please pray for us that REVIVAL FOR SURVIVAL begins in ernest..
I am so thankful for you. I’m learning so much. Praise God!!
Thank you! I will follow you along. I am a new Christian.
That's great! And praise God for your new relationship with Jesus :-)
Thank you so much for these Brandon. So looking forward to each episode. I've shared it too with my friends 🙌🙏
Thank you for encouraging words❤️🙏
Can’t wait to see this. I am leading a study on the book of Mark starting next week.
Thank you for this. Love your videos . Sooo helpful.🙏
Thank you very much for enlightening me about the scriptures. You explained clearly the insights of the stories. The more i understand Jesus, the more i become closer to Him. Amen.
I am really curious about learning these things about bible and about jesus. U r helping me to learn more nd more. Please keep bringing more vedio i really like it.
Also there are many channel who review/reacts The Chosen series but yours is THE BEST . I have watched all your previous vedios and they are amazing
I really appreciate your hardwork to bring these fact to people who really want to know it
Please continue these 🙏🙏🙏 god bless 🙏🙏
Wow. Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad it’s helping you to learn! I love doing it.
I absolutely love the way you help others to understand the Bible and The Gospels...I first watched a video on the reaction to The Chosen and hit subscribe & Like 👍...the rest is ...well history in the making 🥰
Thank you so much!
This advice is critical. I've only heard it one other time. I hope everyone who studies the scriptures and follows Christ applies these same points. Well done.
Thank you Brandon. Im so excited to learn more.
That’s great! Thank you for checking it out!
Me tooo.
Thank you for your guidance in the way one must read the Bible. That is the way Africans do study the Bible.
Brandon, I am so looking forward to this series. I am in a bible study group from church. Our church is very large. Our Pastor is always encouraging us to join a small group and get involved. We are currently study Matthew and I still feel lost at times. I want to know the proper way of studying the Bible so that I can better understand all that I am reading.
I know that you are the man for the job, so thank you.
Hi, @Elaine Sibley. I'm so glad you'll be joining! I really do hope it's helpful. Please reach out if you have questions!
Hello Brandon. Your awesome at explaining. Della W. Here
Thank you so much for these teaching videos! It is critical for greater understanding of what we read. The who, why, when, and to whom it’s written is essential.
Thank You for helping us to understand this gospel. I am humbly asking for longer videos as they are really interesting :)
Thank you! The next one will definitely be a bit longer. Mark 1 is full of so much good stuff!
Wow!! Thank you @Brandon Robbins!! For sharing your knowledge and for your love of Him and us, His followers!
Thankyou Brandon the Holy Spirit is using you for sure.
Through your videos about John,mark Joseph and Mary and other videos of your teaching it’s given me a deeper insight and I want to learn and know more about my saviour about his word...sometimes we just read it without looking deeper without really understanding and what has been told to us over decades which is not true so it’s so refreshing that the Holy Spirit has guided me to finding all the videos and I am excited to listen and study further and see the word through new spiritual eyes...May god continue to use you to reveal to us a deeper understanding of the word bringing many closer to our lord...God bless
Thanks Brandon I appreciate that you are sharing your insight with all the details.
Thank you for this info. So many times I've found it's hard to understand the meaning behind the print. Thank you.
I hope it’s helpful!
I wish to share a couple of points with you relevant to your points on history and historical texts.
1. I’m certain you’ve heard the saying “History is written by the victors.” In history the winners’ character and actions are sanitized and justified. The losers are degraded and demonized. And of course examples of the chivalry and atrocities respectively are given.
In contrast Scriptures show all the warts and scars of the hero. God has nothing to hide about His imperfect children and their many faults.
2. When police arrive on a crime scene they need to separate the witnesses immediately. If they allow them to talk the experience of one will become the memories of the others (eg. how the criminal was dressed, actions, etc.). The only other explanation for identical witness memories is the statements were concocted and rehearsed before talking to the police, suggesting an attempt to cover up something incriminating.
So, if the Gospel writers are being true to their memories some discrepancies between books must exist.
Brandon, as always an excellent lesson.
Really enjoy your channel. Blessings and thank you; looking forward to the teachings. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you! I’m so glad it’s helpful
Ty ! For insightful video brother But I love to share intimacy with Jesus through the Eucharist
The good news about the *Kingdom* AND Jesus. Can’t forget it’s half the good news about the coming kingdom, which of course he is a HUGE part of.
I don’t know where the chosen will go from here, but I hope they or somebody in the future makes a TV show about Jesus highlighting that the nature of his message first and foremost was about the kingdom of God being nearly here and to believe *that* good news. Even before he eventually finally preached about his death and resurrection
Looking forward to this. I’m in the 4th chapter of Mark right now.
m on the way of chapter 3😊😊
This so helpful. I am going to mow listen to Mark Thank you
Sorry for miss spelling so moved by the video. This so helpful. I am going to now listen to Mark. Thank you again
No worries! I'm so glad it's helpful!
I'm curious. Why are you starting with Mark? (as opposed to Matthew). Is there a reason? Like you said, he didn't live it....he is only writing in accordance to what Peter told him. I really like your enthusiasm (very uplifting voice), keeps the listener's interest.
Hey, Joanne. I chose Mark because it is generally believed to be the oldest of the gospels. Both Matthew and Luke drew from Mark.
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Thank you Brandon for doing this. I feel we all keep learning and understanding....which in turn brings us closer to God. I look forward to your helping me understand the bible.
Thank you Brandon!🙏
Also studying Timothy Keller's Jesus the King reading both the book reading Mark and filling out the workbook.
These in tandem with your teachings has opened my eyes to a Bible I thought I knew.🥰
New to your video teaching & I thank you for explaining so many words to me
Thank you so very brother you made me h most clearly
I'm enjoying these videos so much . Thank you
Thank you Brandon Amen Amen
So refreshing. Thanks so much for sharing these studies..!! God Bless.
Thank you ...God bless
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Yeah! Thankyou!
Love your site ❤️🙏
I love your teaching. I wonder what those books behind you are.
5:29 minutes in, having a community and people I can talk about the Bible with would be great. I don’t have the same as I had in college; it was a great fellowship. I’ve been reading cover to cover since 2019 and am now a quarter through Jeremiah…other than God and the Word, I’m alone while reading the Bible.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I pray that God will send you the right people to be able to study God's word with.
Thank you, once again.
I am a new sub and I really enjoy your videos - I am learning a lot - thank you and God bless!
That’s so wonderful! Thank you for subscribing!
So true, we do learn a lot form Brandon. He encourages us to learn more and go deeper.
Good evening Brandon, I appreciate the reactions on The Chosen season 1 episodes 1 to 8.
Insightful and professional. Will you continue in this manner for season two?
Absolutely! The first one will premiere next Thursday!
Thank you Brandon for helping us to read the bible.
Thank You so very much!
Great idea
I'm in !
Thanks for your video. Could use some payprayers
Hello Brandon
Your awesome dude
I started reading the Gospel of John, but of course I'm going to do Mark
I was reading Luke. But have switched over to Mark for you guys.
Me too 😊
Please add captions to teachings
Brandon looking forward to the study. When will the first session be? And how frequent will the sessions be? God bless you
Hi, @arvionetime umavez. The video for Mark 1 is available now. You can find all of the Beyond the Words videos here:
th-cam.com/play/PLbkn1n4qa_D0EmHH2v6KkTQooJs_HCmZx.html
I'm hoping to release one every few weeks. Right now, I'm alternating between these, Chosen Reaction videos, and up close looks at each of the disciples.
Brandon is so smart and articulate about the Bible but I'm not sure who he is. Is he a pastor? Love watching his videos.
Hi, Laura. Thank you so much for your kind words. I am a pastor 🙂
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry what a fitting profession for you! You are truly blessed in God's work!
You explain the Bible so wonderfully. I am one of those who has trouble understanding most of the Bible. Glad He sent people like you to help us. Thank you!
I just subscribed to your channel
I'm writing (copying) the Bible per your recommendation. I started with the Gospel of Mark. Its my favorite Gospel.
That’s awesome! I love it too!
John is my favorite.
The Gospel of Mark was written by Cornelius, the centurion feature in Acts 10, immedately after his encounter with Peter some time between 27 and 40 CE and was transmitted to his direct report, Theophilus, in the Italian Cohort of the Praetorian Guard in Rome. Theophilus was basically the Bishop of the Roman Christian fellowship in the Roman legions that gathered across the Empire in enclaves known as belonging to the cult of Mithra for security reasons. It was dangerous to be a Christian until the Milvian Bridge.
The Gospel of Mark was published in Alexandria by John Mark, the Beloved Disciple and a protégée of Peter. John Mark wrote the Gospel of John about his relationship with Jesus which began when John Mark was 12 and Jesus began Him ministry in 28 CE. John Mark wrote his Gospel of John at the urging of Papias because the Gospel of Mark was know as εὐαγγελίου , which was the original title given to what we now call The Gospel of Peter that was transmitted by Pilate to Rome that compelled Tiberius to propose enrolling Jesus in the Roman Pantheon., which the Senate rejected on the pretext that they weren't consulted. Christian, the Roman soldier's slang for "Jesus Follower", was introduced to the Roman elite at this time. εὐαγγελίου εὐαγγελίου
The Gospel of Peter is the orignina text of the εὐαγγελίου Pilate sent to Rome and it is especially signifcant because it includes the soldiers's shared vision of the unilateral covenant cutting ceremony between God and the Italian Cohort identical to the unilateral covenant cutting ceremony between God and Abram in Genesis 15. This vision provides a divine legitimacy to the Empire the Caesar's attempted to bestow upon themselves by declration. The practical effect was that the Italian Cohort became the New Wineskin into which the New Wine of Jesus was poured that has conveyed directly to the Command Sergeant Major of the US Army siiting in an office across from the US Army Chief of Staff by way of the US COnstiution.
The Gospel of Mark begins by referencing this εὐαγγελίου of the Gospel of Peter and needs to be understood as an intelligence briefing that starts by saying "This is what led up to the εὐαγγελίου communication to the Emperor" It is not a title. The Gospel of Mark begins when Jesus appears above the Roman military horizon and takes command of John the Baptist's Repentance constituency. The Gospel of Mark was written as a military intelligence report and was expected to be understood literally, in the same manner that Custer's message to Benteen "Come Quick" was intended to understood literally.
what the Gospel of Mark adds to the Gospel of Peter is waht we now call Quelle of the source, which was the contents of the routine surveillance file begun by the Roman military intelligence service on Jesus when he took over John the Baptist's cadre. The contours of Quellw can be traced throughout the Gospels by the Roman apparatus of εὐθὺς, which operates like a modrn footnote and means "Eyewitness testimony" all of which was collected before either Resurrection or the remanding of Jesus to the Roman chain of custody except for Acts 10L16, when Peter's testimony was added to the archive and fleshed out the spinal time line of the Roman intelligence log.
The combination of the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of John is to present a combined narrative consisting of a Greco-Roman play-by=blay with the color commentary of a Hellenistic Jew providing the Passover horse radish missing from the Gospel of Mark. The relationship of John Mark to Jesus in the Gospel of John is more or less identical to that of the idol worship of a batboy to Lou Gherig.
Thank you again for all these videos. I can't get enough! (Super hungry for them). One thought I've had that I've thought about is... so, from all the Bible gospels, are they all taken from Peter's account? Besides Mathew and John? Paul, Luke, and Mark, hung out with only Peter to hear first account stories, right? Also, are there other books out there? Like from Mary Magdalene? And should we find those and read them? And then what about the other "prophets" from other Christian "based" religious beliefs, like the Mormons, etc. I would LIVE to hear your take! And prayers to your family amd daughter!
Hi! So, Luke actually indicates in his gospel that he has done a lot of research and this leads us to believe that he is getting his information from multiple sources (beyond just Peter).
As far as other gospels or potential scriptures, early Christians vetted many of those and keep them out of the biblical canon either because they didn’t have a clear connection the apostles or their claimed author, or because they aren’t in line with Jesus’ teachings.
Ok I've finished it. Chapter 16 was a bit disappointing. But everything else is rock (get it, the rock, Peter? hehe) solid.
Brandon: would love to understand the psalms better .
It seems commonly understood that no one among the disciples of Jesus knew who he was with any degree of assurance. Yet, Andrew and perhaps Phillip were present with John the Baptist when, In Mark 9-11, God’s anointing of favor might have been seen and heard. Why was a connection not made?
Brandon,I heard that the Gospel of Mark,is/was the earliest.account of Jesus..Mark wrote his Gospel closest to the events,..he wrote his account..first..what say you,any info?!
Hey, Kate. It is generally considered to be the earliest of the gospels, and one from which both Matthew and Luke drew.
Well too bad, I'm more than halfway through. I guess I'll watch this video AFTER I finish it.
@3:10-ff - Your quote, "The emphasis was not on getting all the facts right... [the Gospels] might not always agree and that's fine..." Are you saying Mark has errors in it? If I cannot trust Mark to get the facts right, which Gospel can I trust then to get the facts correct? By what criteria do I judge the correctness of any particular gospel? Can I really believe in this Jesus Mark is talking about if he didn't get all the story correct? I'm so confused.
It's a good question that you pose. In my view, the differences between the gospels are primarily in verbiage but not meaning. For instance, two gospels reporting something that Jesus said may have written it down with slightly different words but the same meaning still. In other words, there wasn't anything contradictory. Writers in that period weren't interested in getting the words micro-exact, but they did believe in conveying the bottom line meaning accurately.
Often, too, something that might appear contradictory can actually be resolved once context is understood. Other times, the various gospels actually complement each other despite being different. (eg is when Jesus called the disciples and they followed Him: one gospel will note that, but the other will describe that He had performed a miracle with the massive catch of fish. Then you realize that these disciples didn't just put everything down in their lives without having a reason).
what is jevoh's witness ?
Please pray for me, I dont think I belong in this world any more🥺🙏
Oh, Johnina. I'm praying for you. Don't give up.
This may seem like a random question but I don't want to come off as hateful by any means. I just need clarification. Can we remain Christian if we are gay or lgbtqia+ or vice versa? I just get confused because people claim to be part of that community and say we can be that way and be Christian at the same time and people avoid this topic like crazy. I can understand if they just started Christianity and are actively trying to fight it or some are or what not I just clarification so not to ruffle feathers. God is love and I believe they shouldn't have to be hidden because God loves us no matter what.
You don’t have the transcript of this video. I follow what you said in the transcript. I use it to learn how to spell the words and look up words like creeds in google. I now have a copy of the creeds in my tablet.
PLEASE ALLOW CLOSED CAPTIONING on all your videos.English, Spanish. stc?
If Brandon could allow captioning in ALL languages available, it will help boost views, and people would have more access. I have a French friend, and she would love French Subtitles.
When will you begin Mark?
I just started myself and i like to journey with you.
Hi. If you go to my channel page, you should see a playlist that includes my videos on all the chapters. Or you can’t try searching for my name and the chapter.
Brandon , I am a Roman Catholic and I feel like I am just going through the motions of the Mass (except the Gospel)
I see it as the same thing over and over
What should I do should I go to a Synagogue
Do they explain things like you do?
I am so confused
No captions?
I get so confused because I don't know who Mark is. I know who they were from The Chosen.
Brandon Robins. 'Please tell us what a 'gaspel' is. Although I have read all of the bible many times, including the New Testament in its original Greek, I have never found any such things as gaspels anywhere in there. Do you read the bible in its original languages? By the way, 'Brandon' is the name of a village in East Anglia in England. Robins are perching birds with red breasts.
"gospel" has its roots in the greek word euangelion, which refers to a proclamation of good news.
@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry 'Gospel' comes from the Anglo-Saxon 'God Spell', which is not the same as 'good news.' It means something that is spelt out by God. 'Gospel' is nothing like the Greek word 'evangelion'. 'Weedon' comes from the place name. There are three villages in England called Weedon: Weedon Beck, Weedon Lois and Weedon. It means 'Temple Hill.' 'Weoh' is the old Anglo-Saxon name for 'temple' and the 'don' comes from the Anglo=Saxon 'dun' meaning a hill. Thus 'Weedon' means 'Temple Hill'.
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Was mark a disciple? One of the 12?
He may have followed Jesus, but he wasn't one of the 12.
Thank you Brandon
Ok, what do you do when you have no one to read the Bible with?
Bless you. However, I have concerns when you say that Mark wasn't concerned about getting his facts right or accuracy. While I agree The Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and John are more interested in teaching Theology than a chronological account, to cast doubt on accuracy or getting facts straight is a perilous road. What the Gospels (Luke included) do report on is accurate in all its parts (no errors in the original manuscripts). Perhaps you wording wasn't the best?
I posted this in response to someone asking the same thing a bit above. So I'll copy and paste it in response to you:
It's a good question that you pose. In my view, the differences between the gospels are primarily in verbiage but not meaning. For instance, two gospels reporting something that Jesus said may have written it down with slightly different words but the same meaning still. In other words, there wasn't anything contradictory. Writers in that period weren't interested in getting the words micro-exact, but they did believe in conveying the bottom line meaning accurately.
Often, too, something that might appear contradictory can actually be resolved once context is understood. Other times, the various gospels actually complement each other despite being different. (eg is when Jesus called the disciples and they followed Him: one gospel will note that, but the other will describe that He had performed a miracle with the massive catch of fish. Then you realize that these disciples didn't just put everything down in their lives without having a reason).
You need the Holy Spirit to guide you to under stand the Word
You said a lot of things great but I'm going to be honest with you Mark were not written of none of the disciple that's how come if call according to mark it is somebody else's writing the story The Epistles were written before the gospels were written