The Chosen: The Story of the First Christmas - DVD

The Chosen: The Story of the First Christmas - DVD Introducing the first episode of The Chosen, a multi-season series illustrating the life of Jesus.  An original and biblically sound series, The Chosen brings the Gospel to life in episodes about half an hour in length.  Episode 1:  A shepherd recalls the story of the first Christmas in a new and unique way - through his eyes as a shepherd - an occupation full of suffering and rejection that are changed by his encounter with the newly born Christ child. Simon is a shepherd with a disability who struggles to keep up with his cohorts, but he diligently wants to understand ancient prophecy about the coming Messiah who will come to bring healing and hope to the Jewish nation.  His weakness makes him a burden to his friends and fellow countrymen, and a pariah to the leader of the synagogue who is disgusted by his imperfection.  Simon seems to be doomed to a life of pain and discomfort as an outsider until a miraculous revelation brings him