Key characters in Genesis

The people whose lives carry the story of Genesis — and the lessons we learn from each.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.