Key characters in Genesis
The people whose lives carry the story of Genesis — and the lessons we learn from each.
Character 1
Adam & Eve
First humans, image-bearers, first sinners.
Lessons from Adam & Eve in Genesis: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
Character 2
Noah
Righteous man through whom God preserves a remnant.
Lessons from Noah in Genesis: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
Character 3
Abraham
Father of faith and recipient of the covenant.
Lessons from Abraham in Genesis: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
Character 4
Isaac
Child of promise, type of the Son.
Lessons from Isaac in Genesis: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
Character 5
Jacob
Patriarch renamed Israel.
Lessons from Jacob in Genesis: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
Character 6
Joseph
Suffering servant exalted to save many lives.
Lessons from Joseph in Genesis: what their story teaches us about God's character, our calling, and the gospel.
See how these lives fit the bigger picture in the Genesis overview or explore major themes.
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Exodus
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New Testament
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The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
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Hebrews
Jesus is better — don't drift, draw near.
New Testament
Galatians
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.