Genesis 9 reveals that even after the flood, sin persisted as Noah, described as righteous and blameless, fell into drunkenness and shame. This narrative presents Noah as a new Adam, highlighting how even covenant heads can falter in moments of comfort rather than crisis. The contrasting responses of Noah's sons teach us about honoring others in their failures - Shem and Japheth covered their father's nakedness while Ham exposed it. This story ultimately points to our need for Christ, the perfect covenant head who succeeded where all others failed, bearing our shame on the cross and offering grace that covers all sin.