GENESIS: THE COVENANT OF THE PIECES - Genesis 15:7-21- Pastor Jim West

Pastor West’s sermon explores Genesis 15, focusing on the Covenant of the Pieces as a foundational moment for faith. He describes how Abram, despite his initial doubts regarding God’s promises of descendants and land, participates in an ancient ritual involving slain animals to ratify a divine contract. A central theme is the patience required to wait on God, illustrated by Abram’s long day of guarding the carcasses from birds of prey. He highlights that God alone passes through the divided animals, signifying a unilateral and unconditional promise to bear the penalty of death if the covenant is broken. Ultimately, he frames this Old Testament event as a foreshadowing of the Gospel, suggesting that God’s commitment to his people culminates in the sacrificial love of the cross. Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org