In the story of Cain and Abel, we see sin increase and spread. The infection of the fall is growing and takes hold of Adam and Eve's first born. The war between the seeds sees the first blow struck.

Peter gives readers foundations for rejoicing in trials based on what Jesus has done and who He is.

The man and woman are exiled from the garden - this is perhaps the most tragic scene is all of human history, yet in the midst of their judgment, God shows an incredible amount of grace.

God pronounces the curse upon the couple and the serpent, yet in the middle of this, He also gives the first gospel promise

The disciples proclaim they finally understand what Jesus is telling them. They declare this is why they believe. Jesus immediately points out their weakness and shows that the source of their salvation and their peace is found in Him. Maturing Christians are growing in their dependence upon Him.

An intruder inters the garden and tempts the first couple to rebel against their creator. Through this we see the pattern of temptation, sin, and the tactics of the tempter that still exist today.

Jesus desires joy for His disciples even as their hearts are overcome with sorrow. He shows how this joy comes and what is its source

God Himself performs the first marriage ceremony as He gives mankind the universal pattern of marriage

Jesus shows the disciples how they will be able to stand against the hatred and persecution of the world. The Spirit Himself will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He will guide the disciples and glorify Jesus by revealing more of Him to the disciples.

A focusing in on the creation of man as well as a description of Eden as a garden temple where God dwells with man. Genesis narrows its focus here as we begin laying the setting for the rest of God's redemptive story