Refined and simplified title: Inescapable Jesus: Unpredictable Impact Bible Study Guide

In this five-session DVD-based small group Bible study, "Who Is This Man?", John Ortberg reveals how Jesus made an inescapable influence on our world and how you can make one too. Jesus is history's most familiar figure, and his impact on the world is immense and non-accidental. From the Dark Ages to Post-Modernity, he is the man who won't go away.

Surprisingly, Jesus did not brashly defend his movement in the spirit of a rising political or military leader. He did not lay out a case that history would judge superior in all future books. Instead, he did not start by telling his disciples, "Here are proofs of my divinity; affirm them and I'll accept you."

"Who Is This Man?" illustrates how Jesus' influence has swept over history, bringing his inspiration to the evolution of art, science, government, medicine, and education. His vision for us to lead lives of dignity, compassion, forgiveness, and hope continues to inspire and challenge humanity today.

The sessions include:

1. The Man Who Won't Go Away: Explore how Jesus' impact on the world is both visible and non-accidental, and discover how he continues to be a fixture in our culture.

2. A Revolution of Humanity: Examine how Jesus' life and teaching launched a revolution that forever changed the trajectory of human history, and consider how you can be part of that ongoing revolution.

3. The Power of Forgiveness: Delve into the radical and counterintuitive teaching of Jesus on forgiveness, and learn how this message can transform your relationships and your life.

4. Why It's a Small World After All: Investigate how Jesus' vision of a unified, diverse, and interconnected world has become a reality, and explore your role in this global community.

5. Three Days That Changed the World: Discover how the events of the last three days of Jesus' life have had an immeasurable impact on history and how they can transform your life today.

Through this study, you will learn how Jesus' influence has swept over history and continues to inspire and challenge humanity. Explore the profound ways in which Jesus has made an inescapable impact, and discover how you can make a lasting difference in the world.

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