This lesson introduces us to the third major historical figure in Genesis – Abram.  The first major individual was Adam.  Adam is the father of all humanity and is responsible for the sinful nature that exists in all mankind.  The second major historical individual is Noah. Noah is a father of all men that live after the flood.  Every person can trace their lineage to Noah.  He is our common ancestor.  Abram, the third major historical figure in Genesis, is the father of all believers.