In the wake of the catastrophe of the Fall the early chapters of Genesis depict the spiral of mankind towards utter destruction, a descent that nothing could stop, not even the Flood. And so God engaged in the most important conversation in human history and gave a promise that would change mankind’s destiny,

I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you

Genesis 12:2-3