Genesis: Important Characters

Question 1

God(Yahweh)

Answer 1

The creator of heaven and earth, including the humans Adam and Eve. God makes all things “very good,” but when both humans and divine beings rebel against God, the world slips back into chaos. God destroys the world(except for Noah and his family) because the humans were so bad. God is still at work to bring good back into the world through Abraham.

Question 2

Abraham (Formerly Abram)

Answer 2

A Mesopotamian whom God chooses as the patriarch of a special nation. Abraham journeys through the land of Canaan, which God promises to give Abraham many descendants. God makes a covenant with Abraham which is where Israel’s story as a nation truly begins.

Question 3

Jacob/Israel

Answer 3

Abraham’s grandson. Jacob tricks his father (Isaac) and brother (Esau), finagling his way into receiving a special blessing. He has twelve sons, which the twelve tribes of Israel trace their lineage back to.

Question 4

Joseph

Answer 4

Jacob’s favorite son, who has prophetic dreams of greatness. He is also able to interpret other people’s dreams. His brothers sell him into slavery, but through God-given wisdom, he ascends to the position of second-in-command over all Egypt.