The Chosen Season 6 Episode 2: Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups and Youth)
Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 6 (“2:30 AM – 4:00 AM”) takes us into the house of the High Priest, where Jesus is questioned by Annas (John 18:19-24), and gives us a surprising look at Caiaphas' life at home. It's a great opportunity to explore when to speak and when to stay silent, and why our character has to be consistent across every area of life. Below I'll share a Bible Study and discussion questions that you can use to explore The Chosen Season 6, Episode 2 with your small group, Bible study, or youth ministry. Also be sure to check out my other resources on The Chosen Season 6 below.
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Before Watching The Chosen Season 6 Episode 2: Review Questions
As usual, I'd encourage you to do a quick review before launching into your discussion of The Chosen Season 6 Episode 2:
Where did Episode 1 leave off for Jesus? For Peter and John? For the other male disciples? For the female disciples? For Nicodemus?
What do we know about Caiaphas? Why is he opposed to Jesus? What's his relationship like with his in-laws Annas and Ananus?
Before Watching The Chosen Season 6 Episode 2: Bible Study & Discussion Questions
Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 6 depicts Jesus' questioning before Annas, the former High Priest and father-in-law of Caiaphas. John is the only Gospel writer to record this exchange, and he gives us only a few details. But what he does tell us reveals a lot about how Jesus responds to those who question him in bad faith.
Before discussion, have your group read John 18:19-24. Then ask your group:
We don't know much about this exchange, but what do you think was the mindset of those questioning Jesus? Were they actually interested in learning more?
Why do you think Jesus refuses to directly answer their questions about his disciples and teaching?
Have you ever been questioned by someone who was clearly not interested in what you had to say? When should we remain silent and when should we speak?
Why does Jesus challenge the man who hit him? What is he trying to show?
Have you ever been attacked for speaking a difficult truth? How can we turn such moments into an opportunity for the Holy Spirit?
After Watching The Chosen Season 6 Episode 2: Bible Study & Discussion Questions
After watching an episode of The Chosen, I typically ask people a couple basic questions:
What stuck out to you about the episode? What did you connect with the most?
Did you have any questions? Was anything unclear?
As always, if the conversation takes on a life of its own, I encourage you to run with it instead of feeling bound by the questions that follow. However, if you need more structure, you can ask some of the following questions:
The High Priest
What did you think about the opening to the episode? Did it give you a new perspective on Caiaphas?
How do you think a man who was so tender and compassionate to his granddaughter could be so ruthless and calculating toward Jesus?
Does Caiaphas' kindness to his granddaughter cancel out his sin toward Jesus? Or vice versa?
When your experiences with someone are mostly bad, why is it important to remember that they may be kind in other areas of life?
When your experiences with someone are mostly good, why is it also important to remember that they may not always behave as well?
Are there any areas of life where you act like a worse version of yourself? Why do you think that is?
What does it look like to cultivate virtue and goodness in all areas of life? Why is it important not to excuse sin in certain areas or just focus on the areas of life where we behave well?
To close, ask your group: What questions do you still have?
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