What The Chosen Misses About Matthew: Chosen Reaction S01 E2

In this reaction and analysis of The Chosen Season 1 Episode 2, we take a closer look at the portrayal of Matthew and compare it with what the Bible actually reveals. Matthew is often remembered simply as a tax collector, but Scripture suggests a much deeper and more complex figure. As the author traditionally associated with the Gospel of Matthew, he appears to have been highly literate, knowledgeable in the Old Testament Scriptures, financially successful, and positioned uniquely within first-century Jewish society. In this video we examine: • Matthew's calling by Jesus • The role of tax collectors in the Roman world • Why Matthew's knowledge of Scripture matters • Whether Matthew was portrayed accurately in The Chosen • Historical questions surrounding Roman administration and taxation • The importance of faith in Matthew's decision to follow Christ We also discuss passages such as Luke 5:27-29, the calling of Levi (Matthew), the example of Zacchaeus, and the broader biblical theme of faithful people who were waiting for the Messiah. The goal is not simply to critique The Chosen, but to compare every portrayal with the biblical text and encourage viewers to examine Scripture carefully for themselves. What do you think? Did The Chosen capture Matthew accurately, or are there important details missing from the portrayal? Let us know in the comments below. #TheChosen #BibleStudy #Christianity CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Matthew's Introduction in Episode 1 01:54 The Calling of Levi 03:02 The Chosen's Portrayal of Matthew 04:45 Tax Collectors in the Roman World 08:28 Matthew the Author and Scholar 10:32 What's Missing from Matthew's Character 12:15 Matthew's Faith and Readiness 18:18 Scene Review from Episode 2 19:05 Roman Soldiers and Historical Accuracy 24:07 Matthew and Peter Conflict Analysis 26:22 The Deeper Matthew Story 27:26 The Main Problem with The Chosen's Portrayal 29:11 Lessons from Matthew's Faith 29:41 Conclusion SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 5:27-29 — Calling of Levi (Matthew) Luke 19:1-10 — Zacchaeus the tax collector Matthew 9:9 — Matthew's calling (inferred) Mark 2:13-17 — Calling of Levi (inferred) John 10:27 — "My sheep hear my voice" John 1:35-39 — Disciples following Jesus after John the Baptist's testimony Acts 4:13 — Peter and John described as unlearned and ignorant men Isaiah 11:11-12 — Gathering of the remnant (inferred) Romans 1:17 — The just shall live by faith (theme inferred) Various fulfillment passages throughout Matthew's Gospel (discussed generally)