“The Chosen” is the first multi-season, crowd-funded show about the life of Christ. This pilot episode revolves around a young shepherd, who encounters Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Every person involved in the core team creating this series is a believer in Christ and is committed to biblical and historical accuracy. We also have a team of Bible-believing historical experts consulting on the project.
MPAA: Not Rated
Director: Dallas Jenkins
As a young shepherd enters Bethlehem, a religious teacher reads from the scroll of Micah about the coming of the Messiah.
1:17
When the young shepherd asks the religious teacher about the Messiah, he is ridiculed for his questions and quality of his sacrificial lamb.
Themes: Sacrifice, Perfection, Scripture, Messiah, Learning, Teaching, Righteousness, Sanctimonious, Hypocrisy
1:54
The young shepherd encounters a beleaguered Joseph and Mary and gives them water and directions.
Themes: Pregnancy, Kindness, Scripture, Messiah, Savior, Christmas
1:56
Local shepherds witness the miracle birth of Jesus.
Themes: Christmas, Miracle, Savior, Birth, Celebration, Worship, Giving, Gifts, Prophecy
2:21
Upon witnessing the birth of Jesus, the shepherds run through the streets proclaiming that the savior is born and his name is Jesus.
Themes: Christmas, Miracle, Savior, Birth, Gifts, Giving, Celebration, Sentiment, Prophecy
1:56
Rabbi Sobel talks about the significance of God choosing shepherds to be the witnesses to the birth of Jesus.
Themes: Christmas, Miracle, Savior, Birth, Sacrifice, Worship, Celebration, Prophecy
1:56
A curious and faithful young shepherd encounters Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus.
Themes: Christmas, Miracle, Savior, Birth, Sacrifice, Celebration, Prophecy, Worship
19:06