"And it came to pass, when the sun went down and it was dark, that behold, there appeared a smoking oven and a burning torch that passed between those pieces." v.17
Read chapter 15.
Here we see a covenant made between God and Abram. The oven and torch are symbols of what God just told him would happen to his decedents. The oven is symbolic of the affliction of Israel and the torch a symbol of deliverance Often we see smoke and fire in scripture representing God's judgments and acceptance of offerings. So here God made His judgment known of Abram's decedents and confirmed it by burning the animal offerings Abram brought before Him. Has fire and ovens given you a difficult thought of God's ways? How have God's judgments shaped your thinking/opinion? Most importantly, do you have a covenant relationship with God? (Not that He's made a specific oath with just you, but the specific promise He has for those that are His.)
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