The concept of Jesus having a distinct personality is often overlooked, creating a two-dimensional view that makes him difficult to truly love and connect with. We explore John Eldridge's "Beautiful Outlaw," specifically chapters on Jesus's personality and playfulness, to discover a more complete picture of Christ as both fully divine and authentically human.

• Eldridge describes reading the gospels without Jesus's personality as "like watching television with the sound turned off"
• We often reduce Jesus to vague spiritual qualities like "loving and compassionate," making him seem like "a get-well card"
• Jesus's playfulness is evident in the Emmaus Road story (Luke 24) where he feigns ignorance about his own death
• On resurrection morning, when Jesus could have immediately revealed himself, he chose a playful approach that built to a dramatic revelation
• Understanding Jesus's playfulness brings scripture to life and helps us see Christ as a multidimensional person

Join us tomorrow as we continue exploring "Beautiful Outlaw" with a focus on Jesus's fierce intention – one of the most compelling aspects of Christ's character found in scripture.

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