“The Chosen” Discussion Series

Oxford Presbyterian Church invites you to once again join us for our discussion series on the popular program, “The Chosen” presented by the Christian Education committee. This 5-week series meets on Thursday evenings in the Molyneaux Room at 6:30 p.m. We will watch an episode of the program each week followed by a guided discussion. The reading list is provided below.

This intergenerational program is open to adults, children, youth ages 12 and up.

For more information, please contact the church office.


The Chosen – Week 1
Season 2, Episode 1: Thunder

Tension builds among the disciples as they wrestle with the increasing fame of Jesus in Samaria. Jesus rebukes Big James and John for their prejudice and, after a near-violent encounter, gives them a new nickname.

Suggested Readings:
(Primary References are Bold)
Exodus 32:19
Genesis 1:1-3
I Samuel 20:34
John 1:45-51
John 21:25
John 4:39-42
Judges 14:19
Luke 11:9-10
Luke 21:33
Luke 5:1-11
Mark 13:31
Matthew 18:12-14
Matthew 24:35
Matthew 7:7-8
Numbers 22:21-35
Psalm 33:6
John 1:1-5
Luke 10:25-37
Luke 15:3-7
Luke 9:51-56
Mark 3:17
Luke 8:2

The Chosen – Week 2
Season 2, Episode 4: The Perfect Opportunity

As Jesus and the disciples head to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, a new enemy follows them, while a familiar enemy awaits.

Suggested Readings:
(Primary References are Bold)
Ecclesiastes 3:3
Exodus 22:20
Psalm 69:9
Zechariah 14:16
Zephaniah 3:15-20
John 5:1-13
Deuteronomy 5:17
Exodus 20:13


The Chosen – Week 3
Season 2, Episode 6: Unlawful

Matthew and Simon try to get along as they search for Mary in dark places. The group fears for Mary as they struggle with lack of food and bad news about John the Baptist. Meanwhile, Jesus continues to upset Pharisees across multiple regions.

Suggested Readings:
(Primary References are Bold)
Psalm 139:8
Deuteronomy 23:2-4
Mark 1:14
Matthew 4:12
Psalm 19:7
Psalm 20:7
I Samuel 21:1-6
Luke 3:19-20
Luke 6:1-11
Mark 2:23-3:6
Matthew 12:1-14
Mark 3:1-6

The Chosen – Week 4
Season 2, Episode 7:
Reckoning

After learning of Jesus’ whereabouts, Quintus sends Gaius to arrest him. The disciples lose control as they argue about how to respond. While seeking information about where Jesus has been taken, Andrew and Philip encounter old friends.

Suggested Readings:
(Primary References are Bold)
Deuteronomy 5:20
Exodus 20:16
Matthew 2:1-12
Matthew 6:9-10
Luke 11:1-3 



The Chosen – Week 5
Season 2, Episode 8: Beyond Mountains

While Jesus and Matthew prepare the content of the big sermon, the disciples spread the word while fighting amongst themselves. A high-ranking Sanhedrin member is shocked by Shmuel’s reports on Jesus. Thousands arrive for the sermon, including familiar faces.

Suggested Readings:
(Primary References are Bold)
Isaiah 9:6
Luke 12:22
Luke 13:24
Luke 6:29
Matthew 18:9
Psalm 139:15-16
Song of Songs
Luke 6:20-27
Luke 6:31
Luke 6:35
Matthew 5-7 (The Beatitudes)

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