God makes covenants that stand. GOD VISITS ABRAM (Genesis 15:1-6) God speaks His promise to Abram “I am your shield” Abram replies with his doubts God speaks again with illustration Took Abram outside Tells Abram the plan Shows Abram the stars God makes a promise Abram believes Belief counts It is a trust, a support, a foundation GOD MADE A COVENANT (Genesis 15:7-21) “I am the Lord” Reminds Abram of promise Abram wants assurance God makes a covenant Abram makes a sacrifice Abram told to bring sacrifices Abram sacrifices Abram protects the sacrifices God deals with Abram God puts Abram to sleep God tells Abram the plan God cuts the covenant God appears in fire God makes the promises of the covenant What about you? Examine your standing with God's covenant. Trust God forHis unbreakable promises.