Every long-running series needs a breakout star. In Genesis, that moment comes when a 75-year-old man with no résumé, no miracles, and a barren wife suddenly gets handed the lead role in humanity’s biggest franchise.

This week on The Deeper Read, we meet Abram—a man who walks on set in Genesis 12 and somehow becomes the face of God’s entire brand deal. From the “wife-as-sister” farce in Egypt to the land-grab drama with Lot and the big-budget war episode in Genesis 14, Abram proves less prophet and more producer: cutting deals, expanding territory, and collecting divine royalties.

It’s Selling Sunset meets Ancient Aliens—with mysterious cameos, secret contracts, and a covenant that feels more corporate than cosmic.

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