Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-209).

Joseph : Joseph's prayer -- Matthew : Friend of flops -- Woman who washed Jesus' feet : the 7:47 principle -- Mephibosheth : the privilege of paupers -- Samaritan woman : two tombstones -- Mary, Martha, and Lazarus : your place in God's band -- Abigail: barbaric behavior -- Paralyzed man : bright lights on dark nights -- John : I can turn your tragedy into triumph -- Paul : hidden heroes -- Two criminals : I will let you choose -- Moses : the voice from the mop bucket -- Joseph : when crickets make you cranky -- David : facing your giants -- Esther : touching the King's heart -- Job : where man covers his mouth -- Nicodemus : the most famous conversation in the Bible -- Jairus : the sparkle from eternity -- Rich young ruler : the affluent poor -- Sarah, Peter, and Paul : the kingdom of the absurd -- Lazarus : the final witness -- Peter : the Gospel of the second chance -- Conclusion: Cast of characters.