Another viewer asked why the Garden of Gethsemane scene, where Jesus prays to the Father, has so little dialogue. The show gave Jesus more dialogue than the Bible does, Jenkins replied, and the goal was to take time and show his pain and agony.
About Jesus sweating blood, Jenkins said Bible translations vary, so the blood might have not been literal. The show included a bit of blood, said the director, noting, “Some of our traditions aren’t necessarily factual.”
Someone asked about Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father, offering comfort to his son. Luke 22:43 mentions an angel, Jenkins said, but we don’t know if that was a “traditional” biblical messenger. Artistically and spiritually, including Joseph was something they thought was “a beautiful moment.”
To anyone uncomfortable with these artistic choices, Jenkins said, “This show isn’t Scripture…we want you to read the Bible. That’s where you get the ultimate source of truth and inspiration.” Scripture is perfect and unchanged, he added, and “The Chosen” is just a “supplement” to the Bible.
Jenkins thanked the show’s many financial supporters, as well as the outreach efforts of the Come and See Foundation. He also spoke about the show-themed products available online, including devotionals and the novel version of “The Chosen,” written by his father, Jerry B. Jenkins.
