In today’s episode, Hannah DeSouza and Dr. David Pocta take listeners on a deep dive into the Suzerain-Vassal Treaty—an ancient document that offers illuminating insights into the covenant between God and Abraham. This episode invites listeners to explore the formation, stipulations, and implications of these ancient covenants and their significance in a biblical context.  Throughout the episode, Hannah and David explore the concept of covenant and its connections to biblical narratives. The hosts walk listeners through the seven-step formation of the Suzerain-Vassal Treaty and highlight the consequences of covenant violation with a passage from Jeremiah. The episode also dives into the conversation between Abraham and Yahweh in Genesis 15, discussing the minimal rules of the covenant and the faith required from Abraham. Furthermore, they delve into the repeated terms of the covenant throughout Genesis and emphasize the need to trust in God's timing.  Topics Discussed:  The Suzerain-Vassal Treaty as a lens to understand the biblical concept of covenant.  The roles and relationships of a suzerain and vassal in a covenant.  The parallels between the Suzerain Vassal Treaty and the covenant at Sinai.  The seven-step formation of a Suzerain Vassal Treaty.