Table of Contents
Preface xi
1 Abraham: The Principle of Believing God Anyway 1
How God Makes a Man's Faith Stronger
2 Joseph: The Principle of a Greater Good 18
How God Shapes Men for a Higher Purpose
3 Moses: The Principle of Personal Transformation 37
How God Changes a Man's Character
4 Gideon: The Principle of the Unexpected Leader 53
How God Turns a Man's Fear and Weakness into Strength
5 David: The Principle of Correction 69
How God Rescues Men When They Go Astray
6 Solomon: The Principle of Success That Matters 87
How God Shows Men the True Path to Happiness
7 Nehemiah: The Principle of a Passionate Calling 103
How God Calls Men to Action
8 Job: The Principle of Suffering for No Apparent Reason 119
How God Molds Men Through Suffering
9 Peter: The Principle of Making Disciples 136
How God Equips Men to Reach Other Men
10 Paul: The Principle of a Surrendered Life 157
How God Empowers Men to Fully Follow Christ
Discussion Leaders Guide 179
Acknowledgments 183
Notes 185