The Kingdom of God is central to Jesus’ message in the Gospels, yet its meaning has long been debated. Is it a coming revolution? A spiritual reality? A future hope—or a present power? In “The Chosen,” the Kingdom of God is not treated as an abstract doctrine but as a living, relational reality that breaks into everyday life.
Through Jesus’ encounters with outcasts, disciples, and skeptics, the series offers a fresh vision of what the kingdom looks like: unexpected reversals, mercy over judgment, and transformation of the heart.
A Kingdom for the Outcast and Overlooked
One of the clearest ways “The Chosen” portrays the Kingdom of God is by centering the stories of those most likely to be ignored:
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Mary Magdalene, tormented and broken, restored by Jesus’ word.
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Matthew the tax collector, rejected by his community yet called into fellowship.
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The leper and the paralytic, healed and brought back into relationship with others.
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These moments highlight that God’s kingdom is not about status or power, but about grace and belonging. In the words of Luke 4, Jesus came to bring “good news to the poor…liberty to the captives…sight to the blind.”
“The Chosen” captures this mission by showing how every act of compassion redefines who is welcomed into God’s family.
Not of This World: Shattering Expectations
The disciples in “The Chosen” often misunderstand the Kingdom of God, expecting political upheaval or military victory. Simon Peter, James, and John imagine overthrowing Rome, only to hear Jesus say, “Get used to different.”
This tension mirrors the Gospels themselves. Jesus refuses to build his kingdom on force or influence. Instead, he builds it on love, sacrifice, and trust in the Father. By emphasizing the disciples’ confusion, the show draws viewers into the same struggle—learning to see a kingdom “not of this world” (John 18:36).
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Teaching Through Parables and Presence
The Gospels record Jesus teaching about the kingdom in parables, but “The Chosen” expands this by showing how his actions function as living parables:
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The miraculous catch of fish reveals abundance in obedience.
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The wedding at Cana points to joy and transformation.
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The healing at Bethesda challenges despair with hope.
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