I. Introduction
A. Transition from the events in Genesis 14, specifically Abram’s rescue of Lot
B. Introduction to the narrative of God’s covenant with Abram in Genesis 15
II. God’s Promise to Abram
A. Verse 1: God reassures Abram, telling him not to fear and that He will be his shield and great reward
B. Verses 2-3: Abram expresses his concern about not having an heir, and God assures him that his own son will be his heir
C. Verse 4: God reaffirms His promise to Abram, assuring him that his descendants will be numerous
III. Abram’s Faith and God’s Covenant
A. Verses 5-6: God takes Abram outside and instructs him to count the stars, emphasizing the number of his future descendants
B. Verses 7-11: God makes a covenant with Abram, promising to give him the land of Canaan as an inheritance
C. Verses 12-16: God prophesies the future slavery of Abram’s descendants in Egypt but promises their eventual liberation and possession of the Promised Land
D. Verses 17-21: God ratifies the covenant through a ritual involving animal sacrifices and a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 15
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the further development of Abram’s story
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 15, focusing on God’s promise to Abram, his concern about not having an heir, and God’s covenant with him. It includes God’s reassurances, the future slavery and liberation of Abram’s descendants, and the ratification of the covenant through a ritual. The actual chapter contains additional details, dialogues, and interactions that are not included in this outline.