Idolatry or Aslan? A Pastor Defends The Chosen

This week on the Bible Artist Podcast, Kevin is joined by Bible film scholar Matthew Page of Bible Films Blog to discuss the history of Bible cinema and the ways in which The Chosen is both innovative and a continuation of existing trends in Bible films. Along the way, they also discuss: the best Bible films you've probably never seen, the value of being exposed to diverse portrayals of Jesus, similarities between The Chosen and the first silent Bible films, why controversy seems to follow not just The Chosen but every Bible film, and how the current wave of Bible shows (House of David, Testament, etc) is similar to and different from past waves of Bible films.#thechosentvseries #thechosenseason5 #lastsupper #jesus #bibleshow #biblemovies #christianshowinsights #houseofdavid #testament Support The Bible ArtistMore from Matthew Page:Bible Films Blog100 Bible Films (Amazon Affiliate Link)The Life of Jesus in 38 FilmsGospel According to Matthew CommentaryMore from The Bible ArtistThe Bible Artist Reviews of The Chosen, House of David, & Testament

Does The Chosen help instruct our imagination and emotions like CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, or is it an idolatrous violation of the Second Commandment? Kevin is joined by Justin Dillehay, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Hartsville, Tennesee and regular contributor to The Gospel Coalition, to discuss The Chosen from a pastoral and theological perspective. In defending how The Chosen depicts Jesus visually, Pastor Dillehay compares the show's depiction of Jesus to CS Lewis' depiction of Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia. Even so, he urges Christians to maintain unity in the face of the polarized responses to The Chosen. Plus: Pastor Dillehay shares his personal thoughts on The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper and Amazon's House of David series (Spoiler: He liked them both!)Justin Dillehay on The Gospel CoalitionKevin's Defense of Visual Depictions of Jesus

Join us as we review and discuss The Chosen Season 5 Last Supper (Part 3) Episodes 6-8. Topics will include: Nicodemus, the footwashing, the Lord's Supper, Judas' fall, the identity of the Watcher, the long flashback sequence, the visions in the Garden, and the ending of The Chosen Season 5.Victor's Novel⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Bible Artist⁠⁠⁠⁠The Chosen S5 Ep1 Review & Analysis⁠⁠⁠⁠The Chosen S5 Ep 2 Review & Analysis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 3 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 4 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 5 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 6 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 7 Review⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 8 Review⁠⁠⁠The Chosen S5 Ep 1 Study⁠

Join us as we review and discuss The Chosen Season 5 Episodes 3-5 and House of David Episode 8. Topics from The Chosen Season 5 will include: The Chosen Season 5-Memento connection, Jesus' debates with the Chief Priests, Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians, the fall of Judas, and the Mysterious Watcher and a big character reveal. Topics from House of David will include: Jonathan and Achish, Jonathan and David's friendship, Mychal and David's relationship, the surprise return of Eshbaal, and the final battle between David and Goliath. Victor's Novel⁠⁠Support the Bible Artist⁠⁠The Chosen S5 Ep1 Review & Analysis⁠⁠The Chosen S5 Ep 2 Review & Analysis⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 3 Review⁠⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 4 Review⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 5 Review⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 6 Review⁠⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 7 Review⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 8 Review⁠The Chosen S5 Ep 1 Study⁠⁠HoD Episode 1 Review and Analysis⁠⁠HoD Episode 2 Review and Analysis⁠⁠HoD Episode 3 Review and Analysis⁠⁠HoD Episode 4 Review and Analysis⁠⁠HoD Episode 5 Review and Analysis⁠⁠HoD Episode 6 Review and Analysis⁠⁠HoD Episode 7 Review and Analysis⁠⁠HoD Episode 8 Review and Analysis

Last week, both The Chosen Season 5 Episodes 1-2 and House of David Episode 7 were released. We'll review all three episodes and discuss: The Chosen's depiction of Jesus' triumphal entry and cleansing of the Temple, as well as House of David's depiction of Goliath, David in Eden, Jesse's Abraham-like sacrifice, Saul's struggle madness, and Jonathan's desperate efforts. Plus: How do both shows help us understand kingship and the type of leaders we should follow.Victor's NovelSupport the Bible ArtistThe Chosen S5 Ep1 Review & AnalysisThe Chosen S5 Ep 2 Review & Analysis⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 3 Review⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 4 ReviewThe Chosen Season 5 Episode 5 ReviewThe Chosen Season 5 Episode 6 ReviewThe Chosen Season 5 Episode 7 Review⁠The Chosen Season 5 Episode 8 Review⁠The Chosen S5 Ep 1 StudyHoD Episode 1 Review and AnalysisHoD Episode 2 Review and AnalysisHoD Episode 3 Review and AnalysisHoD Episode 4 Review and AnalysisHoD Episode 5 Review and AnalysisHoD Episode 6 Review and AnalysisHoD Episode 7 Review and AnalysisHoD Episode 8 Review and Analysis

Amazon recently released Episodes 6 of House of David (Giants Awakened). Today, we'll discuss the fall of Shamyaza and the Watchers, House of David's use of the Book of Enoch, the negotiations between Achish and the Giants, Saul's growing madness, and Jonathan's encounter with Samuel. Plus: Why does House of David keep drawing on The Lord of the Rings, Dune, and other fantasy films? And what does that have to do with JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis' concept of true myth? Join us and share your own thoughts about House of David Episode 6 and more!More Resources⁠House of David Episode 1 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 2 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 3 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 4 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 5 Review⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 6 Review⁠House of David Episode 7 Review⁠House of David Episode 8 Review

Amazon recently released Episodes 5 of House of David (The Wolf and The Lion), a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. In today's discussion, we'll discuss Saul's tense negotiations with Adriel, the elder of Judah, Ahinoam's efforts to manage Saul and hold the kingdom together, and David's relationship with Mychal. Plus: how House of David is playing the long game and setting up future seasons.⁠House of David Episode 1 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 2 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 3 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 4 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 5 Review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠House of David Episode 6 Review⁠House of David Episode 7 Review⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 8 Review⁠

Ayelet Zurer plays Queen Ahinoam, wife of the murderous King Saul in Amazon's epic new Bible show, House of David (from Jon Erwin and @watchwonderproject ). She joins Kevin on The Bible Artist Podcast to discuss her role and the complicated dynamics in the House of King Saul caused by David's rise to power. Along the way, they also discuss the challenges and rewards of adapting biblical stories, the queen's decision to dabble in witchcraft, and whether Ahinoam is an evil queen or just a devoted mother. PLUS: comparing Queen Ahinoam with Ayelet's other current role, Vanessa Fisk, wife of the Kingpin in Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again. AND: how the story of David and Goliath may be one of the first super hero stories. Ayelet is an accomplished actress with roles in Hollywood blockbusters like Man of Steel, Munich, Angels and Demons, and Last Days in the Desert, as well as television shows like Daredevil (Netflix), Losing Alice (Apple TV), Moonhaven (AMC+) and You (Neflix).⁠House of David Episode 1 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 2 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 3 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 4 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 5 Review⁠⁠ ⁠⁠House of David Episode 6 Review⁠⁠HoD Episode 7 Review and AnalysisHouse of David Episode 8 Review⁠

Amazon recently released Episodes 4 of House of David (The Song of Moses), a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. In today's discussion, we'll discuss David's time in the House of Saul, Eshbaal's indiscretions, and the mysterious vision that David has at the start of the episode.House of David Episode 1 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 2 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 3 Review⁠⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 4 Review⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 5 Review⁠ ⁠House of David Episode 6 Review⁠⁠House of David Episode 7 Review⁠House of David Episode 8 Review⁠

Amazon recently released Episodes 1-3 of House of David, a show that follows the biblical story of David's rise from obscurity to become the champion of Israel and eventually God's anointed King. Is House of David biblical? Is it good? What do we make of Amazon's involvement? What makes House of David different from The Chosen? And which characters and stories are we most interested in? And where is the story going? Join us as we discuss all of these questions and more!House of David Episode 1 Review⁠⁠House of David Episode 2 Review⁠⁠House of David Episode 3 Review⁠⁠House of David Episode 4 Review⁠House of David Episode 5 Review ⁠House of David Episode 6 Review⁠⁠House of David Episode 7 Review⁠⁠⁠House of David Episode 8 Review⁠