We often imagine the heroes of the Old Testament—Abraham, Moses, Rahab, Noah, Sarah, and others—as spiritual giants far beyond our reach. But in this bold eleven-part series, They Were Just Like Us, Dr. Michael Youssef reveals the Truth: these men and women were flawed, fearful, and often failed—but they lived by faith. Grounded in Hebrews 11, this series proclaims that courageous faith is not reserved for the perfect, but for the repentant. As Dr. Youssef calls today’s believers to walk in obedience, trust God’s promises, and fix their eyes on Christ, you will see that you, too, can be used mightily by God. The same victorious, obedient, interceding faith that marked their lives can—and must—mark ours.

In this final message, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers to run the race of faith with perseverance, purity, and passion. Drawing from Hebrews 12, he reminds us that the saints before us were not perfect—but they finished strong by keeping their eyes fixed on the Lord. Like them, we must cast off sin, repent of distraction, and stay focused on Jesus—the Author and Finisher of our faith. This is not a sprint for the proud, but a marathon for the repentant. Christ endured the Cross for the joy set before Him, and that same eternal reward awaits us. Let their example—and Christ’s glory—move us to intercede, to endure, and to run well until the end.