Does God want to heal you, or do you want to be healed? In this episode of our Winter Watch Party, we explore The Chosen Season 2, Episode 4 ("The Perfect Opportunity"), where Jesus asks a paralytic who's been waiting 38 years for a miracle one of the strangest questions in the gospels: "Do you want to be healed?" We start with a "Bible Fact Check" to see what’s fact (the pool of Bethesda, 38 years) and what’s fiction (Simon the Zealot’s brother, the name Jesse). Then, we dive into four profound questions Jesus asks in the Gospel of John — questions designed not to gather information, but to act as a mirror for our souls. Finally, we challenge you to pick one of these questions to sit with this week as if Jesus were asking you directly.

The Big Idea: Jesus doesn't ask questions to get answers; He asks them to act as mirrors that reveal our true desires and awaken our faith.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 268 (VIDEO)
• The Chosen: Season 2, Episode 4 - "The Perfect Opportunity" (VIDEO)
• The Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (PASSAGE)
• Jesus Asks: "What Are You Seeking?" (PASSAGE)
• Jesus Asks: "Do You Believe This?" (PASSAGE)
• Jesus Asks: "Do You Not Know Me?" (PASSAGE)
• The Zealots (ARTICLE)

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Grab a marshmallow and pull up a log — it's time for The Breakfast Club with swords and sandals. In this episode of our Winter Watch Party, we break down The Chosen Season 2, Episode 3 ("Matthew 4:24"). It’s a classic "bottle episode," meaning no set changes, no travel montages, and 100% character development as the disciples sit around a campfire waiting for Jesus. We play a game of "Bad Teams," debating who would be the worst pair to build IKEA furniture (looking at you, Peter and Matthew) or run a three-legged race. But amidst the bickering, we explore the hard work of unity — realizing that unity isn't about "sameness," but about choosing to love despite our different files on each other. Finally, we look at the creative choice to show an exhausted Jesus, reminding us that He "emptied Himself" for us — and that it’s okay to need a nap.

The Big Idea: Jesus didn't just take on a human body, he took on human limitations — proving that exhaustion isn't a sin and needing rest is part of being human.

This Week's Challenge: The "Nap Challenge" — If Jesus needed help taking off his sandals after a long day of ministry, you’re allowed to stop. Find one moment this week to admit you are at your limit and simply rest.

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 267 (VIDEO)
• The Chosen: Season 2, Episode 3 - "Matthew 4:24" (VIDEO)
• Healed by Jesus (PASSAGE)
• Maintaining the Unity of the Spirit (PASSAGE)
• He Emptied Himself (PASSAGE)
• He Gives His Beloved Sleep (PASSAGE)

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When was the last time you felt truly seen? In this episode of our Winter Watch Party, we explore Season 2, Episode 2 of The Chosen, where we meet Nathanael — a man feeling completely unseen until Jesus meets him with three simple words: "I saw you." We dive into the subplots, including Matthew and Mary’s struggle to catch up on their Torah learning and Peter’s jockeying for leadership. But the heart of this discussion is evangelism. We break down how Philip’s simple invitation — "Come and see" — might be the best model for sharing Jesus in the entire Bible. Plus, we play a game of "Three Degrees to Jesus" to trace who connected us to the Lord (spoiler: it usually starts with a grandma or a friend at a KFC table).

The Big Idea: We don't need a theology degree to share our faith — just a simple invitation to "Come and see."

Show Notes

• Watch Episode 266 (VIDEO)
• The Chosen: Season 2, Episode 2 - "I Saw You" (VIDEO)
• Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael (PASSAGE)
• Jacob’s Ladder (PASSAGE)
• Behold the Lamb of God (PASSAGE)
• Mary Listening at Jesus' Feet (PASSAGE)
• Come and See (PASSAGE)

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