The friends of Jesus

Simon the Leper... And Jesus, the compassionate friend

Martha, the broken-hearted... And Jesus, the comforting friend

Jairus, the two-faced leader... And Jesus, the loyal friend

Mary Magdalene, the demon-possessed... And Jesus, the friend who restores

Peter, the betrayer... And Jesus, the forgiving friend

John, the arrogant disciple... And Jesus, the friend who transforms through love.

Introduction

Simon, the Leper

Martha, the Broken-Hearted

Jairus, the Two-Faced Leder

Mary Magdalene, the Demon-Possessed

Peter, the Betrayer

John, the Arrogant Disciple

Acknowledgments.