THE CHOSEN: Season 1: Jesus Loves the Little Children
A delightful Gospel adaptation for the whole family.
Should You Watch It?
Yes. “Jesus Loves the Little Children” is a charming, standalone episode that gives viewers an extended time with Jesus at the very beginning of His ministry. The episode focuses on His work, His life, and His interactions with a group of children who return day after day to learn from Him.
The review praises the episode’s creative brilliance and astounding detail work, including Jesus teaching the children His famous prayer and telling them the story of Elijah and the Two Bears. It contains no foul language or questionable content and is appropriate for all viewers.
Watch it with your family, use it for a Bible study, or make it part of a family lesson.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESAt the beginning of His ministry, Jesus lives and works in a small camp, crafting tools and equipment for local merchants and families in exchange for food. A group of children discovers the camp and begins returning each day, spending time with Jesus as He works and teaches them.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars means this episode is an outstanding piece of television. Dallas Jenkins’ charming episode demonstrates continuing creative brilliance, with absolutely astounding detail work throughout.
The episode gives all 30 minutes to Jesus’ work, life, and interactions with children. Its teaching scenes are especially effective, including Jesus teaching the children His famous prayer and telling them the story of Elijah and the Two Bears.
The Worldview
The episode presents a very strong Christian, biblical worldview. Prayer, praise, and Christ’s teaching are core elements of the story, and Christ is positively portrayed as humble, kind, and wise.
The review identifies no foul language, violence, sexual content, nudity, alcohol use, or smoking or drug content. The one moral concern is that children intentionally deceive their parents.
The episode’s picture of Jesus welcoming and teaching children connects naturally with His words: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14, ESV).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
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Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
</strong> Very strong Christian, biblical worldview where prayer, praise, and Christ’s teaching are the core elements of the plot and where Christ himself is positively portrayed as humble, kind and wise; <strong>
Foul Language
</strong> No foul language; <strong>
Violence
</strong> No violence; <strong>
Sex
</strong> No sexual content; <strong>
Nudity
</strong> No nudity; <strong>
Alcohol Use
</strong> No alcohol use; <strong>
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
</strong> No smoking or drug content; and, <strong>
Miscellaneous Immorality
</strong> Children intentionally deceive their parents.
Talk About It
Four questions for the couch, the commute, or the couple bingeing it together.
What does this episode show about the way Jesus teaches and cares for children?
Mark 10:14 · Matthew 19:14Why might prayer be important in learning to know and follow Jesus?
Matthew 6:9–13 · Philippians 4:6What happens when children intentionally deceive their parents? Why does Scripture call us to speak truthfully?
Proverbs 12:22 · Ephesians 4:25What can your family learn from spending time with Jesus through Scripture, prayer, and conversation?
Psalm 119:105 · Deuteronomy 6:6–7The Final Word
This delightful episode offers creative brilliance, beautiful detail, and a warm picture of Jesus teaching children. With no questionable content and an all-viewer audience, it can serve a family, Bible study, or lesson well. Our answer is WORTH WATCHING.
