Eight stories found in Genesis are mentioned by name in Hebrews 11—the great “by faith” chapter. Each one starts with the same phrase “by faith…” followed by a life-altering moment of surrender, obedience, or courageous trust. If it’s been a while since you read their stories, I encourage you to read the full story in Genesis. Their stories are imperfect. They struggled. They doubted. They wrestled with fear, and waiting, and trusting God when it didn’t make sense.