Abraham, Moses, Hannah, David, Isaiah, Mary. . . This sequence of twenty-five meditations looks at how great biblical heroes of faith turned to God in times of need and in times of joy, showing how a better understanding of their experience can help us to keep in touch with God today. Contents Abraham: God’s promises in our despair Jacob: Broken and re-made Moses: Meet God alone Hannah: Prayer, faith and faithfulness David: Success and gratitude Solomon: A discerning heart Elijah: God’s whisper Hezekiah: God can do it! Jehoshaphat: God of the unexpected Ezra: Humble repentance Nehemiah: An arrow prayer Job: God makes no mistakes A psalmist: A victorious God A psalmist: Desolation A psalmist: King of Glory A psalmist: A God who forgives A psalmist: God lifts me up Isaiah: We worship a holy, forgiving God Jeremiah: God’s presence in weakness Daniel: Committed to pray Jonah: The wideness of God’s mercy Habakkuk: Complaint and trust Mary: Joy in the Lord Zechariah: God of the impossible Shepherds and Angels: History’s supreme event