The Chosen Season 6 Episode 3: Bible Study & Discussion Guide (Exploring The Chosen with Small Groups and Youth)
Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 6 (“4:00 AM – 5:00 AM”) brings us to Jesus' night trial before Caiaphas, Peter's three denials (John 18:15-27), and a raw confrontation between Peter and Judas. It's a powerful opportunity to explore why we fail to keep our promises to Jesus, the danger of trusting our own understanding, and the very different paths of two disciples who failed their master. Below I'll share a Bible Study and discussion questions that you can use to explore The Chosen Season 6, Episode 3 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 3: Review Questions
As usual, I'd encourage you to do a quick review before launching into your discussion of The Chosen Season 6 Episode 3:
Where did Episode 2 leave off for Jesus? For Peter, John, and Judas? For the other male disciples? For the female disciples?
What do we know about the different Jewish factions and leaders?
What did Jesus do and say in the Temple in Season 5? Why did this cause such a stir?
Before Watching The Chosen Season 6 Episode 3: Bible Study & Discussion Questions
Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 6 depicts Peter's denials in the courtyard of the High Priest. To appreciate the weight of this moment, it helps to read it alongside Peter's bold promise at the Last Supper that he would lay down his life for Jesus.
Before discussion, have your group read John 13:31-38 and John 18:15-27. Then ask your group:
Why do you think Peter failed to live up to his promise to remain faithful? Do you think his words were insincere?
Have you ever failed to live up to a promise or boast? Why?
Sandwiched between Peter's denials is Annas' interrogation of Jesus. How are the stories similar? How are they different?
Why does Jesus say Peter cannot follow him now to where he is going but will later? How does this connect to the story of Peter's denials?
What changes Peter, so that he eventually is able to lay down his life for Jesus?
When we are struggling to remain faithful to Jesus, what should we do?
After Watching The Chosen Season 6 Episode 3: 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:
Peter and Judas
Were you surprised by the portrayal of Judas in this episode? Why or why not?
What was Judas' rationale for handing Jesus over? What does he fail to understand?
Have you ever been convinced of your understanding of a situation, only to realize later on that you overlooked an option or possibility?
Is it ever a good idea to violate God's law in pursuit of the greater good? Why or why not?
Judas insists that Jesus ordered him to do what he did. Do you think he really believes that? Why?
This episode invites us to compare Peter and Judas. How are they similar? How are they different?
Peter and Judas will face very different fates. Why do you think that is?
To close, ask your group: What questions do you still have?
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