Shmuel is from Capernaum and Saul is from Tarsus which was in Asia (Asia Minor) now Turkey.

@michaelhenderson6786

6 күн бұрын

BINGO!

@chiefschicktx

6 күн бұрын

We don't know where Shmuel is from. We know he was stationed at Capurnaum but I think it's a longshot that he's Saul at best

@Hope-kx9lz

2 күн бұрын

​@@chiefschicktx Somewhere in Season 2, there was a meeting with Shmuel and his new and rough friend from Jerusalem (I unfortunately forgot his name - Hannan ?). Hannan said that the Ethiopian woman was from the desolate backyard Capernaum, whereupon Shmuel pointed out to him that he was insulting the place where he (Shmuel) came from.

Saul never knew Jesus while Jesus was alive, so Schmuel cannot be Saul. Let’s also not forget that Saul persecuted Christians. I don’t think Schmuel has it in him to be that cruel.

@Hope-kx9lz

2 күн бұрын

exactly

The very best line for me in the scene with Shmuel and Jesus is when Jesus says "she is preparing my body for burial". Shmuel and Judas don't pay any attention and fly off the handle, and then there's this little moment where Yusuf looks at Jesus and says "for burial?" he was the only one really paying attention. The look Jesus gave him was heartbreaking.

@kisahuie9330

2 күн бұрын

I'm pretty sure Yussif is Joseph of Arimathea

@barbarabaldwin7120

Күн бұрын

@@kisahuie9330 perhaps

@crystalbrutscher3115

21 сағат бұрын

Lazarus took note of it.

Shmuel will pay Judas to expose Jesus, that is who he is. He is not Saul.

@gethsemane-777

5 күн бұрын

exactly, Shmuel just demonstrated that he is the same as Judas. They are haters of the Good News, like so many Christians who hate the fact that Jesus paid for all sins and they still try to be righteous with a sinless lifestyle.

@BeverlyMeade

5 күн бұрын

And can't be Luke who never saw Jesus first hand, only the apostles.

@AlydiaRackham

4 күн бұрын

@@BeverlyMeade And they already have an actor for Luke--he's been shown in the episode about Mary's song.

I think Schmuel will be the one to had Judas the 30 pieces of silver. I think Atticus will say “Truly this was the Son of God.”

@petalrichards-chambers4694

6 күн бұрын

yeh me too

@thomaspendleton6801

6 күн бұрын

I don't understand this!

@themidnightclassroom628

6 күн бұрын

I agree

@bbrakes5814

6 күн бұрын

I agree on Shmuel, but I thought the name of the Roman, was Longines? A centurion with a vision problem that was cured after the blood of Christ fell on him when he stabbed him with his spear. I have read that several places

@michaelhenderson6786

6 күн бұрын

@@bbrakes5814 So, as you know, there are only 4 Gospels: The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. However, the information you listed about this Roman soldier actually comes from “the gospel of nicodemus”, which an extra-biblical source (ie. a source outside the Bible), and is not considered canon (and it wasn’t even written by Nicodemus, and was actually penned about 500 years later). We do not see or hear anymore from him after his moment at the cross, and his name is never mentioned in the 4 real Gospels. Hope this helped!

Really fun to see your analysis of my scenes! There's only one guy who knows who Saul is or will be in The Chosen or future series. His name rhymes with chalice.

@amandascott809

5 күн бұрын

Great to see you on here sir!

@henrietteschoise

Күн бұрын

Dallis?😂

it makes more sense that Shmuel is a contemporary of Gamaliel, that they share seats on the Sanhedrin, and that he is an influence on Saul as part of the Hillel school

@jopesh5083

5 күн бұрын

I like this train of thought

I have learned so much about scripture since watching the Chosen and watching your show. It is a wonderful feeling!

@kyeshacooper7811

6 күн бұрын

Please read the scriptures for your self… Some of this stuff is not actually in the scriptures. It’s just like any movie that is best off of a book… the book is better😉

@jettvincent502

6 күн бұрын

@@kyeshacooper7811 yes I know that. I was raised Catholic and was missing out on a lot from the Bible. Now my eyes have been opened and I read scripture. The Chosen was just the spark to get me to do so.

@ethankalen763

6 күн бұрын

​@@jettvincent502i was raised a catholic too, and never had any interest about the scriptures then. I've been kept out of it half my life. Now I am all about it, God's Word is God's will. Your comment made me smile. I'm praying for you to seek more of the truth and the truth shall set you free.

@jettvincent502

6 күн бұрын

@@ethankalen763 🙏

@daytonagreg8765

5 күн бұрын

Me too. The Chosen was the spark.

I think that once Shmuel witnesses the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, he losses all doubt, sees that Jesus fulfills scripture and is the Messiah and he becomes a believer.

@briandaniel6354

5 күн бұрын

Or he pays a certain someone 30 pieces of silver.

In 1st Corinthians 15:8, Paul says, "And last of all ...I also saw him. [Jesus]." So Saul's encounter with Jesus on the way to Damascus was the first time he met Jesus.

Shmuel can not be Saul of Tarsus because he said that Capernaum is his home town, when he just got to Jerusalem.

Shmuel's likely the one who pays Judas to turn Jesus in. He clearly saw at the supper that Judas covets gold. Shmuel is also from Capernaum, not Tarsus.

After watching Season 4 - I’m getting the sense that Shmuel will continue to be against Jesus until Season 7 - after the Resurrection he will be one of the Pharisees who come to believe.

Really? Chosen fans are still pushing this theory? Paul, the most prolific writer of the Bible, would have not only seen Jesus preach, but had direct interaction with him, rejected him to his face before meeting him on the road to Damascus? And never mentioned it? Never once thought to tell Corinthians or the Romans this little fact? Paul talked about everything and used everything at his disposal to convert the world. Talk about taking the teeth of what happens when he coldly watches St. Steven stoned to death. Not only would this theory be a terrible twisting of Paul's background, but it would be lazy, fanfic-level writing. "Everyone is someone else" level of poor writing. I would hope Dallas is a better writer than that. It's not clever or smart.

@samueljennings4809

6 күн бұрын

I don’t think it will happen either. Paul was so proud of being linked with Gamaliel. I don’t think that there’s been any link with him or Tarsus, so it isn’t going to happen.

@jazzy7-ux2ot

6 күн бұрын

It's just a theory relax

@ksb4ha

6 күн бұрын

Good point- Paul would have mentioned if he had seen Jesus preach.

@JuliaB1955

6 күн бұрын

@@jazzy7-ux2ot You relax!

@n.shelda8895

6 күн бұрын

Exactly and how can Samuel become Saul??

Brandon, I think Shmuel will be the one that pays Judas to betray Jesus. I think the man at the raising of Laz that we see who is covered, is going to be Saul/Paul.

@jayaquille

6 күн бұрын

Saul was a pharisee tho. why wouldn’t he have been dressed like the Sadducee who was present?

@debbieruddy7959

6 күн бұрын

@@jayaquille I think perhaps he wouldn't want to have been recognized by the Pharisee. Maybe he wanted to see for himself if the "rumors" of Jesus were true with his own eyes.

@TIznus

6 күн бұрын

Respectfully… I think if Saul saw the raising of Lazarus he wouldn’t have been a rabid persecutor of Christians. I like the theory that he is the thief that is saved at the crucifixion.

@jayaquille

6 күн бұрын

@@TIznus I completely agree. that would explain why he wasn’t trying to be spotted and left right after the sadducee. he probably stole from a few in the crowd 😂

@robertgaron9057

6 күн бұрын

@@TIznusagreed. Paul didn’t keep his genuine beliefs to himself. He was quite open about Jewish observance of the law. I also believe this is the reason why he became the most vociferous of apostles

We all know the REAL story or at least know where to find it. the Chosen is a show for entertainment and hopefully inspiration. Saul theory doesn’t make sense to me and doubt Dallas would write such an unlikely twist even with his creative writing of plausible scenarios. I love The Chosen and bye the way Episode 7 of season 4 is my ALL TIME FAVORITE 😊

I can see Schmuel finding Judas hanging and crumpling in a heap and sobbing his heart out. I cannot see him as Paul!

Shmuel being among those consenting to paying off Judas is a more viable plot move, imo.

@barbarabaldwin7120

Күн бұрын

Read the fascinating poem by Charles Wright;"St. Judas." It makes you wonder what happens to Judas--Heaven or Hell, or something in between. Great poem!

For critics that object to the "love one another" line here, how do they know He didn't say it more than once? This is, after all, entertainment, not document & it's a plausible response.

I truly love The Chosen series! So beautiful how they portray the complexities of everyone’s emotions with coming to terms with what Jesus and God ask of us. How hard it is to understand why things are done for others and not for you in specific moments in your life. Just so beautiful and I cry so much watching these episodes! Thank you so much for your hard work sir I love your breakdowns on this masterpiece!😅❤

Saul was from Tarsus, and a Roman citizen… Shmuel’s character does not fit these facts.

He’s not Saul. I’m now convinced Shmuel is the one who slaps Jesus during their trial.

@Eli46123

6 күн бұрын

@iamayzil8105 It was a temple guard that slaps Jesus not a Pharisee

I'll be disappointed if they make him Saul. There is zero evidence his name was anything different. He went from Saul to Paul.

@stevenharris7013

6 күн бұрын

Shemuel is the Hebrew name. It is translated to English as "Samuel," not Saul. IYNYN.

@allhailourmediaoverlords7824

6 күн бұрын

You have to give creatives a little liberty or these are boring and hard to watch. You have notice LOTS of inconsistencies with the stories so far right??? Or if not inconsistency, they blend stories together so they aren't all single act people and stories.

@AchtungBeccaC

6 күн бұрын

He didn't even really change his name. Saul was his Hebrew name, Paul was his Latin/Roman name. While he was a Pharisee, it made more sense to use Saul. He started using Paul after he converted and his mission became preaching to the gentile world. It's a common misconception that he had a name change like Abram/Abraham or Simon/Peter. But, he was always both, haha.

@Eli46123

6 күн бұрын

@allhailourmediaoverlords7824 Yeah but that's completely outside of the story. I have no problem with adding things but don't use the main players for that.

@Eli46123

6 күн бұрын

@AchtungBeccaC I understand but the point I was making is it's not realistic. That's like a Steve being called Frank lol

People seem to forget that Saul never met Jesus when he was on earth. Also, they seem to be setting up Shmuel as the one who pays Judas to betray Jesus. Finally, not sure why they didn't include the parable Jesus tells when Simeon complains about Mary washing Jesus's feet. I feel like Shmuel is in place of him.

@Marukuzuu

6 күн бұрын

That is a different person, Simeon is the Pharisee THAT INVITED, Jesus on a dinner, the person that washed Jesus used her tears and if I can recall, she is a adulterous or a prostitute. This does not apply to Mary, since Mary's act is for Burial, not for repentance.

@colinwithonel

6 күн бұрын

Well and if you read Acts, it is not until Saul hears Stephen that he starts his engagement with the matter of Jesus of Nazareth. He just happens to be present, hears about it, and begins to work against it. So it would not make sense that he is someone else, from a different background, already acquainted with the man before his death and angry at him, and not bothering with it until Stephen says something. It is likely they are old friends though, why not? They are both Pharisees. But not the same person, no.

if the chosen makes Shmuel to be Saul then they go againts the Bible. Shmuel can be connected in some way, shape or form to Saul, but he can not be Saul.

Shmuel has obviously been written as a character from the theoretical 'opposition' that we have to love in spite of ourselves because of his dedication and genuine devotion to God. I can't see him not having a significant role to play in the future. His character arc is slow burning, I can't see it coming to a sudden end. I think he's too close now to be Saul, but i can't imagine him ending up as a minor character. My main observation is that by this point, he is probably hurt, resentful and feeling let down after putting down his defences and believing in Jesus.

@risingphoenix8072

6 күн бұрын

Agree and thank you for explaining that. Many people converted after the Resurrection. I would put Shmuel in that category.

I would love a second series based on Acts. If Shmuel is indeed Saul, that could certainly lead to the next series.

@rrosedame-martin290

6 күн бұрын

Saul didn’t know Jesus pre-crucifixion only after when saw changed his ways stop killing Christians and was out in the wilderness three years and that’s where he learned from Jesus probably not bodily but spiritually

@colinwithonel

6 күн бұрын

He is not Saul. But since they plan on 7 seasons I would bet season 5 is the Passion, season 6 the Resurrection, and season 7 Acts.

@JulieS261

5 күн бұрын

@@colinwithonel Dallas has made it clear that Season 5 will be the week leading up to the Cruxificion which will be season 6. Season 7 will be the resurrection and the 40 days ending in the ascenion.

@deborahbraman3238

5 күн бұрын

I sure hope we will all not still be here by then

@barbarabaldwin7120

Күн бұрын

That's not going to happen. Dallas not going there. For one thing-the $$ is not there, and the public is not interested.

I respectfully disagree about Shmuel=Saul, especially after watching the Episode 8 Aftershow. Dallas made it pretty clear that Shmuel has gone fully over to the dark side. It’s a heartbreaker! I have loved the character since S1E1!

@ukrainefighter2456

4 күн бұрын

So basically the pattern goes like this. Schmuel dark side first then in s3 and s4 becomes a believer. but then after the fiasco in ep 8 turns back into a villian again. Sigh.🤦🤷whyy. he is soo much better being in jesus side than being against him. IF mary hadn’t done what she did none of this would have happened. idk. You think we should blame it on mary? Its seems silly tbh🤔i was like cmon! Shmuel pls don’t do this. Listen to yussef .

This is one of the things I truly think would ruin the show if Shmuel was somehow Saul. There’s no mention of Tarsus. No mention of Gamaliel, both of which Saul (turned Paul) was zealous, he was proud of his links with Gamaliel, and there’s no hint of this with Shmuel. Also, the elephant in the room is, why on Earth five gun a different name if this is the case? Why not keep him anonymous if this was their goal? I don’t see them doing so well with Judas and yet somehow mess everything up with this “twist”. I don’t agree with a lot of the creative decisions but even I think that they’re above this type of shock “gotcha” moment.

@samueljennings4809

6 күн бұрын

“Why on Earth would he have a different name?” Sorry, silly autocorrect.

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Shimon Ben Hillel appears in episode 2 of season 4, he appears in the Sanhedrin upset by Shammai's speech. But you can see that Shimon isn't that old, so if Gamaliel Ben Shimon appeared in the series, he would be much younger than Shmuel, no way Shmuel would have studied with Gamaliel in The Chosen.

The guy sneaking around the resuscitation of Lasarus in the background is more likely to be Saul, not Smuel.

In Acts 7, after Stephen was stoned, Saul is referred to as a young man. Shmuel sure doesn’t look at all like a young man!

Thank you for doing these videos. They are very helpful to understand the context.

I'm having a really hard time with this "Thomas and Ramah" storyline. I get it, I know Dallas wanted to get us to a place where he would be "Doubting Thomas." But at this point, they're just beating us over the head with it. And it's getting to the point now that it's overshadowing biblical stories. Dallas even mentioned he doesn't regret killing ramah, but he does regret that the whole thing overshadowed Uzziah's healing.

@Nicole_Marie_

6 күн бұрын

It ruined the season for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@cbannen8

6 күн бұрын

So what's your point? It's a TV show. Enjoy it or stop watching it.

@Catherine______

6 күн бұрын

It's really not that big if a deal so much more is happening within the show

@ryanburns1434

6 күн бұрын

I agree 100% my wife and I crack up out of frustration saying, “He’s not doubting Thomas, he’s pissed off Thomas”

@angelacurtin1984

6 күн бұрын

@@ryanburns1434 "Shouting Thomas" 😂

"Sleuth" I think you 'think' way too much !

@barbarabaldwin7120

Күн бұрын

His analysis is wise and he does a lot of research.

@pfrman1

Күн бұрын

​@@barbarabaldwin7120he should start by researching the name "Shmuel". It's a variant of the name "Samuel" not of the name "Saul".

So, one of the first things that come to mind is the fact that Saul/Paul had a thorn in his side that he mentions throughout the Scriptures. It was more than likely a physical ailment that Saul had to deal with. We just don't see Shmuel in "The Chosen" experiencing anything like this.

@maggiegarber246

6 күн бұрын

Several sources I have read expressed the belief that Paul had poor eyesight.

@Like_An_Eagle

6 күн бұрын

@@maggiegarber246 Yes, I've heard this theory, too.

I dont think he will be Saul cuz Saul did not even know who Jesus is...

@allhailourmediaoverlords7824

6 күн бұрын

The Chosen isn't spot on accurate. It take a lot of liberties and changes stuff up to make an easy to watch story. Like, Martha should have chastised her sister for the perfume, not Judas. etc

@samueljennings4809

6 күн бұрын

Tbh the gospel of John does say that it was Judas who led the criticism of the anointing.

no way he's Saul, Saul is a Roman citizen and from Tarsus. He's not a Sanhedrin member. He is a Pharisee however, so he may be Shmuel's cousin or old friend. Plus it is interesting that Shmuel = Samuel and Saul is named after the king Samuel chose before David.

Brandon, watching it last night I was curious if Shmuel was going to become someone else too. I had my 1yo granddaughter but I wanted to get my Bible out and do some reading on a few stories to see if my predictions could be possible. I’m glad I’m not the only one.

Excellent video! Thanks so much 🙏🏻

Jesus openly explains that he is both! He is the All Mighty Creator and Servant of All at the same time.

This content is such a blessing, man!!! Love from 🇧🇷🇧🇷

Thank you for explaining about the Priests courts, differences, traditions, law, followers, etc. You know, here's an idea. As a writer myself. We all have different ideas in our head how things could be or should be written, produced. Why don't you write your own story, film. I'm sure it would be good. 😊 You have a great perception of The Bible and lives of people back then. God Bless You.

I'm wondering if the man at the tomb was Saul.

@paddyc9653

6 күн бұрын

Maybe, but am sure Saul was an outspoken hater of Jesus and his followers. If that was Saul/Paul a think he would a called Jesus out and attacked his miracle as pagan magic.

@talithakoum3922

5 күн бұрын

He's a much more likely suspect of being Saul than Shmuel is 😂

@TheChosenSleuth Interesting theory Brandon. My gut reaction is, i dont think so. Saul persecuted his own people. He had a bitter, driven, angry edge on him. The Jews feared Saul and rightfully so. Shmuel here seems stunned and certainly dismayed in those final moments with Jesus. His Jewishness could not grasp the "new" testament. Shmuel will probably bring about Judas' final tragic decision. It remains to be seen how he reacts in knowing he helped set up the crucifixion of a man he wanted to understand. Its a big leap from the Shmuel we see here, and the terrifying persecutor that was Saul. Great call either way!

It was so cool to watch these being recorded live. Well "live" as I went back to the beginning of the livestream.

In your characterization of Szmuel, you omit the thread when he regrets the death of the Baptist. It should rather be noted that Saul/Paul could have been more of Stephen's peer (that is why he did not participate in the stoning, but helped the elders).

47:17 THAT was a WOW, unique 'The Chosen' mark that undoubtedly shows this was worship 🤞😢🙌

You are amazing, thank you for your insight. 😊

He's not Saul, who has no connection to Capernaum.

Shmuel is really making a big mistake, and it's sad because he liked Jesus and he believed in him. It's sad that it all had to happen this way and Jesus knew all along how it would go 😢💔

@risingphoenix8072

6 күн бұрын

Agree ❤️. Shmuel was upset because Jesus allowed Mary’s actions, but Jesus plainly says that Mary’s actions were not from the Law but from tradition. I still hope that Shmuel, being studious, will research and rethink what is God’s Law and what is Man’s additions.

@user-sq6vn4zy6n

6 күн бұрын

​@@risingphoenix8072Two theories - Shmuel might be similar to Zerah in Jesus of Nazareth the one who will pay Judas to betray Jesus . - He might oppose Jesus for now but he will later change to be one of the Pharisees to follow Jesus after he witnessed his trial death and resurrection.

I think Yusuf's going to get very interesting as well. I have been really enjoying his character arc from season one to now.

@cheriedeparis5000

4 күн бұрын

Thought he was Joseph of Arimathea. Person who had Jesus laid to rest in his tomb. He and Nicodemus brought the spices for anointing the body.

@Jennykre

4 күн бұрын

@@cheriedeparis5000 yes that is correct. Yousif is Joseph of A

thanks!

Why can't Shmuel just be Shmuel Shmuel? Thanks.

Shmuel just isn't flexible enough to be Paul. Throughout the series, he is shown to have a narrow, limited vision of the law. A lack of imagination is his problem. He isn't evil. Just....limited. I think Paul would be quicker.

I completely agree with this.

To my understanding Saul/Paul never met Jesus.

Thank you

Your broadcast is a very helpful discourse to explore the various factions, as the established religious culture struggles within their world view, which Jesus has upended. It is not only the powerful religious leaders who struggle to understand the new perspectives presented by this culturally radical teacher, but also his own followers who are baffled as they grapple to understand and overcome cultural givens- the politics of holiness within a Roman occupied territory. We can understand with compassion that the religious leaders were both altruistic and self serving as they tried to protect the status quo, while trying to sort out the genuine from the false. In this century we have the knowledge of the bigger picture. We cannot imagine the first century mindset of how radical and revolutionary these new concepts were for the Jewish people at that time. We must allow the first century peoples the confusion, the fears, the misunderstanding of Jesus' teachings, as well as honour their courage and belief ; although they did not understand, they were willing to suspend their expectations and walk in faith although encountering tremendous obstacles and fears.

I can definitely see where the Saul line fits in with Shmuel. I love your logic and analytical approach to this. I saw yusef as Joseph if Armethia(sp?) a long time ago. To hear you agree was great!

I love 💕 your comments Brandon thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

I'm not reading all the comments so I don't know if this has been suggested yet, but... we know that Jesus would repeat things He said. Why would people get upset if here in this scene (44:44) Jesus would say to Schmuel the Jn. 13:34-35 passage, as if Jesus could not repeat it later during the last supper? We're not there yet...maybe they will show that, too? I'd like to see it through and not assume what we don't know yet. This part with Schmuel is fiction. Not all interactions and conversations were recorded. It's amazing that we have the context that we do, and that is the genius of this show... it's giving us an insight, a different perspective on the times, the pressures, the political climate that they lived under during that time. @ChosenSleuth, I love these breakdowns! Keep up the good work!

But hasn’t the chosen established that Nicodemus was Shumel’s teacher? Not Gaimeial?

@TheChosenSleuth

6 күн бұрын

Yes and no, nicodemus seemed to teach him during season 1, but that also seemed like the first time they met. 🤷‍♂️

schmuel being saul wouldn’t make sense to me

@cathytalbert6548

6 күн бұрын

Me neither. First, I don’t believe he ever met Jesus before the Damascus experience. Second, Saul is referred to as a young man in Acts 7 (Shmuel is in no way a young man!). Third, Saul was from Tarsus, not Capernaum. Also, some commenters have said that the name Shmuel means Samuel. I know the writers take some artistic license with timing of events, etc. But making Shmuel to be Saul would be too much I think.

i think Shmuel will convert when he will see Jesus Resurrect and talked to him cuz in scriptures after Jesus resurrect many people saw him and convert

I could see that storyline. In an earlier episode, Nicodemus told Shmuel that he had learned nothing from him, referencing that he really was not a student of Nicodemus.

this is NOT Shaul the Apostle

I think the man in the hood is one of the Greeks that come to Phillip to ask that they may talk to Jesus.

Like your theory has great foundation! Great perspective

I love your thoughts on Shmoul. It makes sense

I wish everyone would just let the story play out, and we will see who is who when it is plain to see. We all have our opinions, but lets keep it to ourselves until it is revealed. Search it out in scriptures. That is what we should do. And in the process, get to know Jesus better.

@ladybugmom10

6 күн бұрын

I see your point, but what great conversations are happening. I think he is Saul, but am learning more due to those who are pointing out things I didn’t even know about.

@fconner2022

6 күн бұрын

Just a suggestion... If the commentary bothers you, maybe you should not listen. Most of the people are listening because we like the discussion. We already know how the story turns out. But it is interesting to discuss the culture and background of a historical institution like the sanhedrin and others who are part of the redemption story.

@dorcasgilbert7029

6 күн бұрын

41:17 Amen

@TheChosenSleuth

6 күн бұрын

Totally understand 😂. I know my channel isn’t for everyone. We try to look at every single scripture possible and chat about it here, but for some it’s just not their cup of tea and that’s fine. No worries 😁🕵️‍♂️

@wesleyretka3441

6 күн бұрын

Its fun to be nerds and speculate about a fun show. If it wasn't fun, this channel wouldn't be around or popular.

In season 5 do you think we would see the cutting of ear scene by Peter of the Roman soldier in the Garden of gethsemane

The tension between Micah 6:8 and the passage of “Fear God, and obey his commandments…”the key is the final part of “walk humbly”. We all know, and have probably had moments if we are honest, of obeying the commandments, even out of fear of God, but with a heart that is not walking in humility. Rather, praying with an attitude too close to the one looking at the poor man praying and saying, “thank you I am not like this publican” (praying yes, in the temple, but definitely outward conformity but lacking humility.). I home educated our children, and am grateful for it as I look at them as adults, yet I observed, sometimes in that community obedience, even fear, but also a spirit that lacked love, that was dripping judgement. The look at me as I wear a dress (or dress modestly) or my kids always say “please” and “thank you”, “ma’am” and “sir”, or I make my own bread, or whatever. The externals are all fine? But the heart is what God cares about. The outward observances without humility (I am a sinner, and deserving he’ll, and without God’s mercy and grace, I would be heading to hell. Nothing I do earns me brownie points, or has anything to do with being born again. It is all Jesus. If we miss our own need, our own lostness, we will get arrogant or prideful in our obedience and it is as “filthy rags” (literally menstrual rags). When we get what our wages/payment is (death) and repent and trust in Him and not ourselves, we obey from a heart of gratitude, of thanksgiving and joy. It is so different than the “strivers” who lack joy, know they fall short, and our only point of comparison is Jesus, not a fellow human. Humility is the proof of genuine John 3, born again transformation. Without it Jesus says (John 3)! You cannot enter the kingdom of God. Even the Faith to place our trust is a gift from Him, nothing for us to take credit for.

I thought it was said in 1st season that Schmuel was a former student of Nicodemus?

This is like an episode of UNDERCOVER BOSS !!!

Shmuel cannot be Saul. There is no evidence in scripture that says that Saul ever met Jesus before the crucifixion. Shmuel and Saul may have been BFF's, but they were different dudes.

He can't be Saul. Saul didn't meet Jesus in person. The first time he spoke to him was on the road of Damascus and he had already ascending at that time.

Interesting theory, I agree with your thoughts on what purpose does the character serve to be this heavily involved, as well as “hiding Saul in plain sight”. We shall see!

I never thought of him being saul till i watched this video... but analyzing it all i could def see how he could be ... Time will tell.

Interesting, a creative possibility for sure

Shmuel can never be Saul, PERIOD 😊

Thank you. You do great job breaking this down ❤

@TheChosenSleuth

6 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Mary's "Blessed are you..." Ps 72.18

Maybe his first name is Saul and his middle name is schmuel which he goes by, because maybe he didn't like king Saul and so refuses to be called by his first name maybe.

4:52 why that Pharisee standing up in the back look like he knocked out 😂😂😂

I don't know if Shmuel is Saul or not but I know I love this show! I hope he's Saul because I've gone from hating Shmuel at the start to rooting for him after he prayed with Jesus. I also really love the idea of a future series covering the early days of the Christian Church.

Also the commandments boiled down is loving God and loving Gods people!

More support to the Paul/Saul theory. Remember in season 1 when Nicodemus was "reprimanding" Shmuel with the passages of Isaiah. Nicodemus mentions that he doesn't want to live in a world where God can not do anything new, and why God can not be a man. Shmuel says to look upon the face of God would blind a man. There's the tie in

I've been hoping for a long time that The Chosen portrays the verse where the curtain in the temple separating the Holy of Holies is torn in two after Jesus dies. I've always wondered how the religious leaders would have reacted since that would have been HUGE to them. If The Chosen portrays that verse, I personally hope that will have a big impact on Schmuel. Between that and hopefully having some time to think about Jesus' words in this scene after the shock has passed of Mary anointing Jesus' feet, I'm really hoping Schmuel changes his mind post-resurrection.

@barbarabaldwin7120

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That approach has not been produced.

I think that would be a great story having Schmuel as Paul later on

I watched your commentary this morning. An interesting theory about Samuel/Saul. I remember Dallas once saying “we have seen Saul” when everyone was trying to guess the identity of the mystery man at the raising of Lazarus. Although Shmuel also said he studied under Nicodemus in the first season he did not say he studied under someone else. . I guess we will have to wait and see.

@TheChosenSleuth

6 күн бұрын

Yeah just a theory 😁

@samueljennings4809

6 күн бұрын

@ SusannChism-fj6zw To be fair, “we have already seen Saul” is incredibly vague, since there are many background characters and there’s no need to assume that the Saul in question has even said anything on screen.

He’s not Saul it’s the guy who no one know who he is that watched Laz raised from the dead. Dallas don’t follow scripture to a T so it make sense that no name guy from last vid is Saul.

Could Schnuel be a friend of Saul's at this time, and through that connection Saul is brought in to the series?

I’m gonna give you a 50/50 on Schmuel being Saul based on your sleuthing. It would be cool if they are moving him into a follow up series or movie. But if it is, as they say “you got alot if ‘splaining to do” Dallas to make it plausible.

Shmuel cannot be Saul, because there is no way that the name change can be justified based on Biblical grounds. I don't think that Dallas would go as far as to create that alternate reality character. Youssef is Joseph of Arimathea, which is much more plausible. Paul is mentioned by Mary and others in the few fast-forward scenes of the future, and it would make no sense to later find that Paul was once Shmuel, no sense at all. Based on the Bible, when Stephen was stoned, Saul was a young lad who suddenly came on the scene. I believe that he may have been in Tarsus during all the commotion during the time Jesus was on Earth. I believe that Saul would have made waves in trying to stop Jesus had he been present when Jesus was still on Earth.

was hoping shmuel & yussif ask something about lazarus resurrection when they visited/investigate jesus

Fascinating close look at John 11 and Caiaphas’ prophecy.

I doubt he is Saul. I don't see The Chosen going into the book of Acts. I think they will end season 7 with the ascension of Jesus. Unless they are setting up for another series. This would be the same reason why they aren't showing Mathias. The Chosen didn't show the 72 going out 2X2, they are only focusing on the 12. If they end with Jesus ascending into Heaven, then they wouldn't need to show the choosing of Mathias or Saul.

I think its a great idea BUT Saul came from Asia Minor/Turkey, and Schmuel is from Capernaum I believe. And as it happens, Saul never knew Christ before He ascended....