The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide – The Last Supper

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Know Before You Watch The Chosen Season 5

Show Name: The Chosen Season 5 (Check out Season 1, Season 2, Season 3 and Season 4 here)
Rating: TV-PG
Age Suggestion: 10 and up
Episode Length: ~50 minutes per episode (8 episodes in this season)
Where to Watch: Season 5 is now streaming on Amazon. You can also find Seasons 1-4 on Amazon Prime Video!
Warnings: This season deals with the impending death of Jesus and the heaviness that those conversations carry

The Chosen is a show made to entertain and point the viewer to scripture. It is not a literal interpretation of scripture, should not be viewed as the Bible, and does not claim to be Biblically accurate in it’s portrayal of new testament events. It’s an entertaining show, but not a replacement for reading and working to interpret the Bible.

This is an ancient Middle Eastern story being told through a more modern Western perspective. (Even though they do make great efforts to ensure the aesthetic of historical accuracy). For more on this, check out the book ‘Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes‘. As the series has evolved and gained more financial backing, it has become more about what could have been and an entertaining story. We enjoy it, but that does not mean it is for everyone, or that it is accurate. We still think it is a great study resource. We would argue that you can find a lot of Bible lessons in much less Bible focused shows and movies, this one points you directly to the Bible.

When will the Chosen Season 5 Be Released?

The first 4 seasons of The Chosen are now streaming on Amazon Prime Video! Season 5 has started streaming. All of the episodes will be on Amazon by June 29th, 2025.

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The Chosen Season 5 Trailer

The Chosen Season 5 Summary

The Chosen Season 5 is subtitled “The Last Supper” and follows the last week of Jesus’ life. A lot of the season deals with the apostles and Jesus processing the impending loss. Many episodes deal with deep grief of Jesus as he steps closer to the crucifixion. Ultimately, the season ends with the arrest of Jesus and this is where Season 6 will pick up.

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The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide and Bible Study

Episode 1 – Entry

Summary for Episode 1 of The Chosen Season 5

The Chosen season 5 begins with Jesus and the disciples having a conversation about Jesus’ final days on earth (The Last Supper). After a brief conversation, the episode then jumps four days prior and shows people preparing for Palm Sunday and Jesus coming on a donkey. There is a quite a bit of behind the crowd’s conversations between Pharisees and leaders regarding the threat of Jesus and his followers. Near the end of the episode, Jesus begins to feel the weight of what is to come and begins to grieve this (with most likely much more to come).

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 1

Themes for Discussion: Impending loss, Grief, Sacrifice

1. During the opening scenes, Jesus is telling the apostles of his upcoming death? How did they react to this news? If you were in their situation, how do you feel you would have reacted hearing this news?
2. How do you see the characters reacting differently to the news given by Jesus throughout the episode?
3. Jesus begins to feel his soul stir over his upcoming death. What are ways that you have experienced this feeling in your life? How is it similar or different than what Jesus is experiencing here?
4. Later in the episode, Jesus is seen celebrating at a wedding. This scene was not necessarily in the Bible, but still played a significant role in this episode. What was the importance of this scene to the story and also to Jesus’ perspective?

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 1

–John 16:16-33: Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Foretold
–Matthew 21:1-11 or Mark 11:1-11: Jesus’ Entry into Jerusalem
–Zechariah 9:9-13: Prophecy of Jesus’ entry on Donkey

Episode 2 – House of Cards

Summary for Episode 2 of The Chosen Season 5

Episode 2 picks up the continuation of the last supper, which will likely be a recurring theme of each episode. This session discusses the confusion of the apostles on why Jesus has to leave. Then again, we jump back in time to fill out some more back story of Kafni, Ramah, and Thomas. Later in the episode, Thomas is confronted by Kafni which causes him to break down in grief. Much of the episode goes between the tax collectors, Caiaphas, and the apostles. The climax of the episode is Jesus turning over the temple in anger and ends with Judas silently saying, “What have you done?”

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 2

Themes for Discussion: Dealing with grief and guilt, Righteous Anger,

1. Jesus begins to get pushback of the apostles not understanding why He has to go. Do you think you would have struggled to understand or would have accepted it quickly? What makes you think this?
2. Peter struggled to give a sermon in the way that Jesus did. Later (in the Bible), we see Peter as a great speaker and leader. What lessons can you take from this in your own life?
3. Thomas is quickly attacked by grief after his interaction with Kafni and Naomi. Have you experienced this kind of sudden, deep grief. How have you handled it in your life? (This can be a heavy question depending on the life experience of your group, so tread gently and lightly).
4. Jesus clearing out the temple is an often misunderstood piece of scripture. What led Jesus to clear out the temple? How is that similar and dissimilar to how modern day Christians use this scripture?

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 2

–Matthew 26:31-35: Jesus predicts Peter’s and other’s betrayals
–Mark 11:15-19: Jesus clears out the temple

Episode 3 – Woes

Summary for Episode 3 of The Chosen Season 5

During the last supper scene, Jesus attempts to comfort the disciples by telling them about the Holy Spirit. There is some conversation back and forth, then cuts to the aftermath of the prior episode. The fallout of Jesus clearing the temple is at full swing, causing lots of discussion with every character processing Jesus’ actions. Most of this episode deal with this fallout and the disciples beginning to come to terms with the impending loss of Jesus.

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 3

Themes for Discussion: Righteous anger, Legalism, the Holy Spirit

1. Imagine yourself having the last supper with Jesus when He is first describing the Holy Spirit. What would be your initial reactions/responses?
2. A lot of this episode deals with the fallout of Jesus’ clearing of the temple. How are people’s reactions different? Who’s response did you relate to the most?
3. How do you see the reaction of the Pharisees in today’s culture? Do you see it both within and outside of the church?
4. Jesus has a vision of David singing a psalm, which comforts him. What does this tell us about Jesus? Have you had similar experiences in your own life?

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 3

–John 14:1-14: Jesus comforts the Disciples; Jesus the Way to the Father
–Mark 11:28-33; Matthew 21:23-27: The Authority of Jesus Questioned
–Matthew 21:33-46: The Parable of the Tenants
–Mark 13:1-33: The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times;
–Mark 13:34-37: Day and Hour unknown
–Psalm 5: David’s Psalm

Episode 4 – The Same Coin

Summary for Episode 4 of The Chosen Season 5

Episode 4 begins with the Passover Seder, where they tell the story of Moses through Dayenu (…It would have been enough) and then turns to Jesus’ nearing betrayal and death. Jesus begins to have a lot of more specific conversations with the disciples, both as a group and individuals. The opposition of Jesus gets closer and closer to pushing the “arrest Jesus” button, but that mainly is just simmering here. The episode ends with Jesus and several of the women of his ministry doing their own Dayenu in perhaps one of the most emotional poignant moments of this season so far.

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 4

Themes for Discussion: Vulnerability, Gratitude, Trust in God, the Holy Spirit

1. Discuss the Passover Seder. Has anyone ever taken part of one before? If so, what was that like?
2. Jesus and Judas have a conversation about Judas’ upcoming betrayal. What was the conflict that pushed Judas away from Jesus? How do you feel this episode handled this interaction?
3. Judas states “If I am no use in your kingdom, then I am nothing.” Have you ever had this mentality in your Christianity or with your church?
4. If the group is comfortable enough with each other, think about holding your own Dayenu. This can be as intense or gentle as needed for your group. In general, you say a statement of something Jesus/God has done for you (in this phrasing of, “even if He had only…”) and end it with “It would have been enough.” This could be particularly vulnerable for some.

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 4

–John 13:18-30: Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
–John 13: 34-36: The New Commandment
–Matthew 21:18-22: Jesus Curses a Fig Tree

Episode 5 – Because of Me

Summary for Episode 5 of The Chosen Season 5

The disciples begin to bicker about who is going to betray Jesus, much to Jesus’ frustration. On both the Pharisee’s and Disciple’s sides, the intensity of discussion regarding the arrest of Jesus greatly intensify. Near the end of the episode, Mary is taken by a rabbi to reunite with Nicodemus while Judas goes to the house of Caiaphas. This was very much a building episode that very much was carried by the atmosphere of the impending arrest.

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 5

Themes for Discussion: Betrayal, Living Grief

1. The Disciples begin with some of the same old arguments they have been having for quite some time. How have they changed and what other ways have they remained the same throughout the series?
2. Jesus clarifies the meaning of the cursing of the fig tree in this episode? What was the true meaning? What lessons can we learn for today’s time?
3. This episode begins to really hit at the topic of Living Grief, the grief that can happen prior to a persons death or absence. How does this appear in this episode? Have you ever experienced this personally?
4. The ending with Mary and Judas had a mirroring effect. What do you think this shows and represents?

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 5

–Matthew 18:1-5: The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
–Mark: 11:12-25: Fig Tree/Temple Clearing Comparisons

Episode 6 – Reunions

Summary for Episode 6 of The Chosen Season 5

During the Last Supper scene in the beginning, we pass the bread and the cup as well as continue the discussion of betrayal. This episode cranks up the conversations between some big players, namely Nicodemus, Caiaphas, and Pilate. Also, a large subplot revolves around the mental anguish of Kafni as he is struggling to deal with his daughter’s death. The episode ends with Yussif and Nicodemus talking about their struggles to determine what fate awaits Jesus and the disciples.

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 6

Themes for Discussion: Betrayal, Grief, Revenge, Politics

1. This episode opens up with Jesus passing out the bread and the cup, which is the pillar of modern day communion. What are your thoughts on communion? Has that changed from previous or childhood beliefs?
2. Kafni and Atticus have a discussion about revenge and grief. How did you relate to this conversation? Do you feel for Kafni or is he simply taking it to far? How does Naomi respond to this?
3. As we ramp up to the finale, tensions are rising between the leaders (Caiaphas, Pilate, Atticus, etc). Does this series help you feel more intently what was occurring the background of the gospels. If so, in what ways?

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 6

–Matthew 26:26-30, 20-25: The Bread and the Cup; Jesus predicts his betrayer
–John 15:1-17: The Vine and the Branches

Episode 7 – The Upper Room Pt 1

Summary for Episode 7 of The Chosen Season 5

This penultimate episode opens up with the washing of the disciples’ feet. We then follow Big James interrupting a sermon from Peter to point out that they are being followed (by people they don’t want following them). We then see some flashbacks of the disciples showing various moments from their past that show their experiences and in some cases, their growth. We end this episode with most of the disciples in the upper room and seeing Roman soldiers near their dwelling.

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 7

Themes for Discussion: Humility, Humor, past regrets/experiences

1. Jesus’ washing the disciple’s feet is a great example of humility and hierarchy. Imagine yourself as one of the disciples, how would you have reacted to this act? What lessons can we take from this today?
2. During a discussion about the Passover, we get another glimpse at the sense of humor of Jesus. Is it hard for you to imagine Jesus having a sense of humor or does it seem natural to you?
3. This episode has a lot of flashbacks of the disciples. What did you think of these? Did you relate to any of them or did any of them help you have more context to the individual disciples?

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 7

–John 13:1-17: Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
–Matthew 21:1-6: Jesus Gives instruction on Retrieving a Donkey

Episode 8 – The Upper Room Pt 2

Summary for Episode 8 of The Chosen Season 5

Unlike all the other episodes, this episode does not begin on the time of the Last Supper. Instead, we have one more disciple flashback and we see Thaddaeus’ journey to the Last Supper as he ruminates upon meeting Jesus. The episode heavily focuses on the moments right before his arrest, with a heavy emphasis on Gethsemane. The political happenings behind the scenes also get some screen time as things finally begin to fall in place for the arrest of Jesus. The episode ends with Judas kissing Jesus on the cheek, sealing his arrest for the beginning of season six!

The Chosen Season 5 Discussion Guide for Episode 8

Themes for Discussion: Grief, Anger, Pride, Disappointment,

1. Now that the season is over, read through the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30). How did this season do at presenting this section of scripture?
2. In Gethsemane, Jesus shows how he is in deep mourning. How do the disciples respond to this? Are there times in your life that you have felt this way (either perspective)?
3. While praying in Gethsemane, Jesus is comforted by a vision of Joseph. Has there been a time in your life that the spirit of a loved one or the Holy Spirit has inexplicably comforted you?
4. Go through the story of Judas throughout the Bible and this show. How did he end up at the point where he was willing to betray Jesus?
5. This is the final episode. Think back on your favorite moments of season 5. Which parts were the most emotional and impactful? What do you think could have possibly been presented better? You can also spend some time thinking through what the next two seasons hold.

Bible Study Passages for The Chosen Season 5 Episode 8

–Matthew 26:17-30: The Last Supper
–Matthew 26:36-46: Jesus at Gethsemane
–Ezekiel 37:1-14: The Valley of Dry Bones
–Matthew 26: 47-56: Jesus Arrested

Favorite The Chosen Season 5 Quotes

Listen carefully, because I’m going to tell you what is about to happen. In a little while, you will not see me. And then after a little while, you will see me – Jesus

Can’t you see? We should be rejoicing! This is the moment that we will all be saved – Judas

I must warn you, if you’ve come to oppose him, you will find yourself in the minority. There is a fervor around that man that no one alive has seen before

When people want to believe something, they can certainly make the skies talk – Thomas

Phoebe says that she prefers her drama on-stage or on pots, not in her streets – Joanna

“Chuza’s not dangerous. He’s a fool” – Joanna “Fools can be dangerous” – Mary

Well, I was just out for a walk. And I suppose I got swept up in your joy – Jesus

I still don’t understand. You’ve talked about leaving us. Telling us to be prepared, but you’ll give us a helper. Why not stay, Rabbi? – Nathaniel

Why do we need all this when we have you and we’re all together? – Nathaniel

We are proud of you no matter how it goes. Our love is not conditional – Naomi

However far a stream flows, it doesn’t forget its origin – Sales Merchant

There is one thing the people hate more than they love Jesus – Caiaphas

She was supposed to bury me, not the other way around – Naomi

This desecration is on your shoulders! And you, brood of vipers *whips* – Jesus

Where I am going, you can not follow me now. But afterward, you will follow. – Jesus

I am not leaving you as orphans. I am sending you a Helper to be with you forever. – Jesus

The people are hungry for change. They’ve found hope in Him. – Yussif

This is part of a longer conversation, right? There’s more clarity coming? – Andrew

If only you had known the things that make for peace. – Jesus

If he had built for us the holy temple, and not sent the Messiah in our lifetimes…It would have been enough. We would have waited. But you chose us. You chose now. And it is enough – Big James

It didn’t have to be this way. But you can still stop things from ending badly – Judas

You don’t have to forgive yourself, because I forgive you. – Jesus

If I am no use in your kingdom, then I am nothing. – Judas 

It would have been enough.

I am giving you so much to understand. And I know that it doesn’t all make sense to you. – Jesus

Which do you love more? The people’s perception of our marriage, or me? – Claudia

What do you want? To set our practices in immovable stone? – Yussif

Earlier, I may have washed some of your feet. But not all of you are clean. – Jesus

You’ve not been discreet lately, and I need to be. – Nicodemus

Why is he doing this? Why is he systematically turning allies into enemies? – Nicodemus

Why have you been wanting to talk to me if not to help? – Mary Magdalene

I don’t know what Schmuel has told you, but you should know now that you and I are not the same – Judas

I’m the anointed High Priest of Israel who represents the nation before God, the only human on earth allowed to enter the Holy of Holies, and you, on the other hand, are… – Caiaphas

Everybody’s got an opinion about Jesus. So, what about yours led to all this? – Atticus

Instead of facing your guilt like a man, or dealing with your grief, you’ve decided to look for someone to blame. – Atticus

If you go through with this, and tensions rise as a result, our alliance is over. – Pontius Pilate

Love is not a spell, Kafni. Her love for her rabbi and for her future husband were real. – Naomi

I am studying scriptures and Jesus’ statements for clues as to what can happen next. Or what he has in store. It’s a mystery. I have no idea what might happen tonight. – Nicodemus

Moving forward, you need to trust me more than ever, even if you have no understanding yet – Jesus

When you go out into the world to spread my message, this is how you are to lead. As servants, with humility. You will set aside any pride or ego in order to love and serve others. Friends and enemies alike. – Jesus

You were right. The name Iscariot will not be forgotten. – Dvorah

Spend your days with some of the most interesting, unfettered, funny, driven, brave, nurturing, smart, strong, passionate, fiery, loyal, loving, imperfect people to ever walk the earth. – Jesus

You will see and do things you cannot imagine. – Jesus

Jesus is singular. His very presence in this city heralds a kind of momentous reckoning that I don’t fully understand, but I know I don’t like how it makes me feel inside. – Pontius Pilate

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–The Chosen Season Three
–The Chosen Season Four
–The Chosen Christmas Special
–Jonathan and Jesus Documentary

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