"I Have Called You By Name," the pilot episode of The Chosen , establishes the backstories of Mary Magdalene, Simon, Matthew, and Nicodemus in AD 26 Capernaum. The episode culminates in Jesus's miraculous healing of Mary and focuses on themes of personal redemption and the burden of the Law. For more details, visit The Chosen Wiki . I Have Called You by Name (S1-E1) - Day 1 of 4 - Bible.com