In an exclusive sneak peek livestream, creator and director Dallas Jenkins released a high-stakes, five-minute scene from the upcoming sixth season of The Chosen. Set in the chaotic hours following Jesus’ arrest in Gethsemane, the dramatic clip shows nine of the remaining eleven disciples huddled in secret at the home of Lazarus in Bethany, frantic, confused, and debating their next move.
Then comes a sharp, unexpected knock at the door.
Enter Matthias—a character introducing a seismic pivot for Season 6. Introduced in this scene as a messenger and servant working on behalf of Nicodemus, Matthias arrives with news that alters the timeline of the Passion: Nicodemus has successfully convinced the high priest to temporarily delay Jesus’ trial.
For fans following the show’s intricate blend of scriptural history and narrative backstory, the introduction of Matthias serves as a massive double-edged reveal.
Who is Matthias? The Servant Who Will Become the Twelfth
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To casual viewers, Matthias appears as a tense messenger delivering actionable intelligence. But students of the New Testament recognize the immediate significance of his name: in the Book of Acts, Matthias is the man chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot as the twelfth apostle following the Ascension.
Seeing Matthias step into the narrative during Jesus’ trial adds a powerful layer of irony and anticipation. In the clip, Matthias is visibly stunned when he learns that Judas is the one who betrayed Jesus to the authorities.
Judas Iscariot (The Traitor) ──► Vacancy Left in the Twelve
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Matthias (Introduced as Nicodemus' Servant)
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Future 12th Apostle (Acts 1)
By introducing Matthias early as an ally serving behind the scenes, Jenkins weaves the future foundation of the early Church directly into the darkest night of the disciples’ lives.
Faith vs. Fear: The Disciples’ Impossible Choice
Beyond the shock arrival of Matthias, the scene cuts straight to the core thematic conflict of Season 6: Faith, fear, and the burden of witness.
Matthias warns the disciples that they are no longer safe at Lazarus’ home. Roman authorities and the Sanhedrin are sweeping the area, and staying put invites immediate arrest—or worse, being dragged in to testify against Jesus.
This warning ignites a fiery theological debate among the hiding followers:
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The Stance for Action: One disciple argues that running away is a moral failure. “We couldn’t stop the arrest, but we could show up for Him in the trial,” he insists. “Maybe that’s how we show our faithfulness.”
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The Stance for Survival: Another counters with long-term perspective. “If all of us are in prison, who will go out and spread His message? We have to think beyond the immediate.”
| Disciple Perspective | Primary Motivation | Proposed Action |
| Stand & Testify | Courage, devotion, loyalty to Jesus in court | March to Jerusalem, risk arrest to speak up |
| Preserve the Movement | Stewardship of the Gospel, survival of the mission | Split into pairs, hide in Jerusalem, survive the weekend |
Ultimately, the group agrees to leave Lazarus’ house in staggered pairs, departing an hour apart using separate routes toward a new safehouse in Jerusalem.
The Real Battle Begins
Season 6 focuses on the compressed 24-hour timeline of Good Friday, culminating in the Crucifixion. While previous seasons emphasized public miracles, outdoor sermons, and evangelical travels, Season 6 turns inward. It forces both the characters and the audience to grapple with the raw psychological cost of following a Messiah who yields voluntarily to execution.
With the women—including Mary Magdalene—already heading toward Jerusalem to locate Jesus, and the nine male disciples fleeing in pairs into the city’s shadows, the stage is set for an emotionally grueling season.
The Chosen Season 6 debuts on Prime Video on November 15, 2026, with the final episodes slated for a global theatrical release.
