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This participant’s guide is designed to be a companion for an individual or small group that is using the video series and book Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge. There are 18 sections of this guide, which tie together with the 17 chapters, plus the epilogue, of the book.
Tips and encouragement to help you lead the 18-part Beautiful Outlaw series.
Official Beautiful Outlaw book trailer
Chapter 1: "The Playfulness of God and the Poison of Religion" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief.
Chapter 2: "The Missing Essential: His Personality" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 3: "Is Jesus Really Playful?" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 4: "Fierce Intention" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 5: "The Most Human Face of All" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 6: "Extravagant Generosity" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 7: "Disruptive Honesty" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 8: "A Scandalous Freedom"– Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 9: "Cunning"– Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 10: "Humility" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 11: "Trueness" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 12: "Beautiful" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 13: "Loving Jesus" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 14: "Letting Jesus Be Himself – With You" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 15: "Clearing Away the Religious Fog" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Chapter 16: "Letting Jesus Be Himself – Encounters" – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.
Epilogue – Based on the groundbreaking book by John Eldredge, this video series clears away the religious fog that has clouded our perceptions of Jesus with bland, one-dimensional stereotypes. In a small-group setting, Eldredge takes a winsome, narrative approach as he invites us not only to discover who Jesus really is, but to enrich our daily experience of him and most importantly, to fall more deeply in love with him. Come and see Jesus. The real Jesus. A Perfect Love who defies conventional belief. A Beautiful Outlaw.