Table of Contents
Introduction vii
Chapter 1 Joseph 1
Joseph's Prayer
Chapter 2 Matthew 11
Friend of Flops
Chapter 3 Woman Who Washed Jesus' Feet 19
The 7:47 Principle
Chapter 4 Mephibosheth 29
The Privilege of Paupers
Chapter 5 Samaritan Woman 43
Two Tombstones
Chapter 6 Mary, Martha, and Lazarus 55
Your Place in God's Band
Chapter 7 Abigail 65
Barbaric Behavior
Chapter 8 Paralyzed Man 75
Bright Lights on Dark Nights
Chapter 9 John 85
I Can Turn Your Tragedy into Triumph
Chapter 10 Paul 95
Hidden Heroes
Chapter 11 Two Criminals 103
I Will Let You Choose
Chapter 12 Moses 111
The Voice from the Mop Bucket
Chapter 13 Joseph 121
When Crickets Make You Cranky
Chapter 14 David 131
Facing Your Giants
Chapter 15 Esther 141
Touching the King's Heart
Chapter 16 Job 151
Where Man Covers His Mouth
Chapter 17 Nicodemus 159
The Most Famous Conversation in the Bible
Chapter 18 Jairus 169
The Sparkle from Eternity
Chapter 19 Rich Young Ruler 183
The Affluent Poor
Chapter 20 Sarah, Peter, and Paul 191
The Kingdom of the Absurd
Chapter 21 Lazarus 203
The Final Witness
Chapter 22 Peter 213
The Gospel of the Second Chance
Chapter 23 Conclusion 219
Cast of Characters
Notes 223
Sources 226
