Purpse Statements

Question 1

The purpose is to begin the story of the covenant

Answer 1

Genesis

Question 2

The purpose is to explain how the Israelites became slaves in Egypt and their deliverance from Egyptian oppression.

Answer 2

Exodus

Question 3

The book reveals the God whose name is Yahweh and relates how his divine will came to dwell among his people.

Answer 3

Exodus

Question 4

The purpose is to provide and manual or handbook on holiness designed to instruct the Hebrew community in holy worship and holy living so that they might imitate God’s holiness and enjoy the presence and blessing of God.

Answer 4

Leviticus

Question 5

The purpose is to contrast the faithfulness of God with the faithlessness and rebellion of the Israelites.

Answer 5

Numbers

Question 6

The people tested God at every level even while God was providing their every need.

Answer 6

Numbers

Question 7

The purpose is to summarize and renew the covenant in preparation for entering into the land.

Answer 7

Deuteronomy

Question 8

The purpose is to organize the law into a way that the spirit of the ten commandments is to be understood.

Answer 8

Deuteronomy

Question 9

It is the purpose to be the character document of Israel that emphasizes that there is one God, one people of God, one sanctuary, and one law.

Answer 9

Deuteronomy.