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#NowWatching #TheChosen #S2E8 - "Beyond Mountains"

This is also a favorite, because I love how Jesus relies on Matthew to help Him organize the Sermon on the Mount.

IIRC, Season 2 took the longest to make, because it was put on hiatus by COVID.

#MemorableQuotes:

THOMAS: Is Ramah coming out?

TAMAR: Uh, no, I don't think so.
She's pretty intent on studying.

- Oh.

- And Mary is writing leaflet notices and invitations...
and... sometimes crying.

- She went through something bad.
I think she just needs time.

- Hmm.
And what about them?

[disciples arguing]

THOMAS: In the most generous explanation,
I'd call that love.

TAMAR: [chuckling] That does not look like love to me.

- They all love our Rabbi and want to follow Him the right way.
They just can't agree on what that right way is.

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JESUS: Give me your honest opinion.
I know I don't have to say that but--

MATTHEW: The whole truth?

- You know I won't be offended.

- It's... all... very striking.
But if I do the math, in terms of good news and bad,
it seems like there's not a lot of... good news.

"Anyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery..."
Doesn't that make everyone an adulterer?

"If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out..."
Wouldn't that lead to an entire population of people walking around with only one eye?

Oh, and this one--
"If anyone were to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well"?

- Mm.

- "Trees that bear bad fruit "being cut down and thrown into the fire...
the gate is narrow and hard that leads to life...
Depart from Me, I never knew you."
Do you realize how heavily-laden your sermon is with these kinds of ominous pronouncements?
I haven't even named half of them.

JESUS: It's a manifesto, Matthew.
I'm not here to be sentimental and soothing.
I'm here to start a revolution.

- Well... "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..."
That isn't exactly--

- I said revolution... not revolt.
I'm talking about a radical shift.
Did you think I was just going to come here and say,
"Hey, everyone, just keep doing what you've been doing for the last 1,000 years, since it's been going so great"?

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JESUS: Matthew... Matthew.

- Rabbi.

- I've got it.

- The opening?

- Yes.

- What is it?

- A map.

- A what?

- Directions.
Where people should look to find me.

- Okay, give me a moment.
I'm ready.
Rabbi?

- Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek...
...for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful...
...for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart...
...for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted
for righteousness' sake...
...for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you
and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on My account.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

MATTHEW: Yes, but how is it a map?

JESUS: If someone wants to find Me, those are the groups they should look for.

- And then?

- "You are the salt of the earth."

MATTHEW: [chuckles]