Lesson_33_Covenant

Abram was feeling discouraged because he still didn't have a son. God took him outside, pointed at the night

sky, and told him to count the stars-promising his descendants would be just as numerous. Then, God did

something amazing. In the ancient world, people made covenants by cutting animals in half and walking

between the pieces (saying 'May I be torn apart if I break this promise'). But God put Abram to sleep and

walked through the pieces alone! God was saying, 'I will keep my promise, and if you fail, I will take the

punishment for you.' This is the beautiful foundation of the Gospel!