Gen 15:1 | MHCC | STEP | 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.

‏ 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.