It's been "another" long time since I have written anything about anything. Truth be told, I've been a bit preoccupied, working on planning for retirement next year. More on that at another time. I felt compelled to sit down and write something about the streaming series that I have been watching. You may have watched it as well. It's called "The Chosen". You can watch it free on this link.
I have watched the first season (of three), and it has been very inspirational. Does it take some liberties with respect to character development? I should hope so. Watching how Peter's life is depicted makes perfect sense for the accounts we read about him in the New Testament. Nicodemus is shown as a teacher who truly desires to learn more about God's love for humankind. Matthew's background as a quirky tax collector is refreshing to watch.
The flashback moments revisit important moments that speak to what was happening in that current day: Jesus' teaching in the temple at age 12; Moses making the bronze serpent to save the people from snake bites; Jacob digging the well. It's a refreshing look at the old, old story that we have come to know so well. Perhaps too well. It's a joy to have your heart opened once again to the stories we have grown up with as a young child.
Sometimes I am too slow out of the gate. I know people have mentioned this series to me in the past. I would politely nod and move on with life, not taking their encouragement to watch this series to heart. I am grateful that I didn't wait too long. I recommend it to you. Don't procrastinate like I did. This is one series that is worth the time it takes to sit down and watch it! Trust me - you'll be glad you did!
