Genesis 15:17 (NET) - When the sun had gone down and it was dark, a smoking firepot with a flaming torch passed between the animal parts.
God made a covenant with Abraham.
The smoking firepot and flaming torch passing between the halves of the sacrifice Abraham prepared was God confirming this covenant.
I have always considered this more than just an assurance on God’s part.
After all, every promise from God is always kept.
This was also a gesture on the part of God demonstrating His love.
God made other covenants as well.
After the flood, God made a covenant with Noah and his sons.
God’s...