‏ Genesis 15:1

Chapter 15

Chapter Outline

God encourages Abram.(1)

The Divine promise, Abraham is justified by faith.(2-6)

God promises Canaan to Abraham for an inheritance.(7-11)

The promise confirmed in a vision.(12-16)

The promise confirmed by a sign.(17-21)

Verse 1

God assured Abram of safety and happiness; that he should for ever be safe. I am thy shield; or, I am a shield to thee, present with thee, actually caring for thee. The consideration that God himself is, and will be a shield to his people, to secure them from all evils, a shield ready to them, and a shield round about them, should silence all perplexing, tormenting fears.

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