Jesus’ Ministry of Teaching, Healing, and Miracles
2025 Winter Worship Series
(Based on the television series The Chosen: Seasons Two and Three)
January 19
Sons of Thunder
Based on Season 2 Episode 1
The disciples were human…very human. When insults or ill feelings or disrespect are thrown at James and John they want revenge. Scripture says Jesus rebukes them. But what did he say to them?
Reflection Questions: What is the message for us when we feel the urge to get back at those who’ve hurt us? In what situation in your life can you apply this teaching?
January 26
Do You Want to Be Healed?
Based on Season 2 Episodes 4 and 5
After 38 years of not being able to walk, Jesus comes up to a man laying by the Pool of Siloam and asks him, “Do you want to be healed?” Why did Jesus ask that question? Wasn’t it obvious?
Reflection Questions: What is hurting or broken in your life? How would your respond if Jesus asked you, “Do you want to be healed?”
February 2
Upsetting the Status Quo
Mark 2:23-28, Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 4:16-30
Based on Season 2 Episode 6 and Season 3 Episode 3
As Jesus lived a life of love and truth, he upset a lot of people. Breaking the laws of the Sabbath upset the religious leaders. Telling his hometown that he was the Messiah upset his former neighbors. When we follow in Jesus footsteps, there are times when our lives of love and service, compassion and truth may also upset some people.
Reflection Questions: Has there been a time in your life you spoke the truth and it upset people? Has there been a time when you didn’t speak the truth because you knew you would upset folks?
February 9
The Big Sermon
Matthew 5-7 (selected verses)
Based on Season 2 Episode 8 and Season 3 Episode 1
A lot of preparation by both Jesus and his disciples is needed in order for the Sermon on the Mount to be delivered. Different parts of the sermon speak directly to each of his hearers.
Reflection Questions: Which part of this big sermon hits home for you? What do you believe is the most important teaching right now for your life?
February 16
Twelve Years
Based on Season 3 Episodes 4 and 5
For twelve years a woman has been bleeding leaving her penniless and hopeless. For twelve years a girl has lived only to have her life cut short. Yet when great faith encounters Jesus healing surges out of him. Even death is no match for the power of faith in Jesus. Why are these two stories woven together? What do we learn about faith, healing, and Jesus himself?
Reflection Question: Have you ever prayed for healing for yourself or others? How do you think faith and healing are related?
February 23
A Missionary Journey Gone Awry
Matthew 10:1-15, Luke 14:15-34
Based on Season 3 Episodes 2 and 7
The disciples are flabbergasted when Jesus sends them out two by two to cast out demons, heal, and preach. Despite their doubts and numerous questions, they go on this short missionary journey to share the gospel message and power. When Philip and Andrew go to the Decapolis, they tell the Parable of the Banquet. Why did this parable cause so much trouble among the people?
Reflection Questions: What do you think the parable means for us? How would you respond to the parable today?
March 2
Just in the Nick of Time
Based on Season 3 Episode 8
Two of the most well-known biblical stories appear back to back in Matthew’s Gospel: the feeding of the 5,000 and Peter walking on water. Just when the outlook is impossible, when there is no way to feed that many people with their resources, or think that Peter, much less Jesus, could walk on water, Jesus provides in their hour of need. He comes to the rescue just in the nick of time.
Reflection Questions: When has Jesus given you just what you need at the exact time you need it? Why do you think Jesus sometimes waits until the last minute to provide for you?