Verses 17-21 - The smoking furnace and the burning lamp, probably represented the Israelites' severe trials and joyful deliverance, with their graciou supports in the mean time. It is probable that this furnace and lamp which passed between the pieces, burned and consumed them, and s completed the sacrifice, and testified God's acceptance of it. So is intimates that God's covenants with man are made by sacrifice, Ps 50:5 And we may know that he accepts our sacrifices, if he kindles in ou souls pious and devout affections. The bounds of the land granted ar stated. Several nations, or tribes, are spoken of, that must be cas out to make room for the seed of Abram. In this chapter we perceive in Abramfaith struggling against, and triumphing over, unbelief. Wonde not, believers, if you meet with seasons of darkness and distress. But it is not the will of God that you should be cast down: fear not; for all that he was to Abram he will be to you __________________________________________________________________
