#80 - Kyle Thompson // The Missing Essential - His Personality & Is Jesus Really Playful?

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. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com