Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 5: Last Supper (Part 3) finally brings us to the Lord's Supper (Luke 22:14-23) and Judas' deal to betray Jesus (Luke 22:3-5), in addition to a variety of other events setting the stage for Jesus' arrest and trial. The Chosen S5E8 finale: Judas turns on Jesus and Jesus is arrested by sinners, Matthew 26:50! Subscribe to @ShawnOnMission and #bingejesus! Verdict Biblical: 30%. Near.
Why did Judas betray Jesus? Luke Dimyan, the actor who portrays Judas in "The Chosen," Alaa Safi, who portrays Simon the Zealot, and the show's creator, Dallas Jenkins, were among those who recently offered their thoughts on the possible motives behind Judas' actions. "He's literally a littering line of mistakes," said Luke Dimyan, in a video published Sept. 5.
"He just makes. When Judas (Luke Dimyan) emerges from the group and begins walking toward Jesus, his followers. Why did Judas betray Jesus? Was Judas simply fulfilling the plan that God had for his life? Did Judas even have a choice, or was he predestined to betray Jesus? In The Chosen, Luke Dimyan plays Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' 12 disciples who ultimately betrays Jesus.
While the historical figure of Judas is synonymous with betrayal, what Jenkins explains "isn't a spoiler" is why the other disciples "couldn't figure out" it was Judas. In setting the scene for its description of the Last Supper, John 13:2 notes that "The devil had already induced Judas, son of Simon the Iscariot, to hand [Jesus] over." The Gospel of Matthew does mention that Judas regretted his betrayal of Jesus, though he was not able to undo what he had started. Both Jesus and Peter, in the above passages, verify that Judas was specifically chosen for the job of betrayal.
We may say that Judas was predestined, called, elected, and/or chosen to betray Jesus. The scene, depicting an emotional exchange between Jesus and Judas Iscariot, has sparked heated debate among viewers and pastors, with critics labeling it "unbiblical.". When Judas is first introduced in The Chosen (Season 2, Episode 8), he and his mentor comment about Greek playwrights and the nature of comedy and tragedy.
In past Jesus-related movies and series, Judas was often characterized as the obvious villain. In The Chosen, however, Judas is set up to have a tragic character arc. Betrayal isn't as obvious as it appears.
The reason betrayal hurts so.