Matthew : Friend of flops
Woman who washed Jesus' feet : the 7:47 principle
Mephibosheth : the privilege of paupers
Samaritan woman : tombstones
Mary, Martha, and Lazarus : your place in God's band
Abigail: barbaric behavior
Paralyzed man : bright lights on dark nights
Two criminals : I will let you choose
Moses : the voice from the mop bucket
Joseph : when crickets make you angry
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.
