| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Matthew | This Gospel emphasizes Jesus Christ as King and was directed especially to the Jews. |
| Mark | This Gospel emphasizes Jesus Christ as the Servant of God and was directed especially to the Romans. |
| Luke | This Gospel presents Jesus Christ as the "Son of Man" the perfect man and Savior of imperfect men. |
| John | This Gospel presents Jesus in His position as the Son of God. |
| Genesis | The book records the beginning of the universe - man - the Sabbath - marriage - sin - sacrifice - nations - and government and key men of God like Abraham - Isaa - Jacob and Joseph. |
| Exodus | This book details how Israel became a nation with Moses as leader. Israel is delivered from bondage in Egypt and travels to Mt. Sinai where the law of God is given. |
| Leviticus | This book was a manual of worship for Israel. It provides instruction to the religious leaders and explains how a sinful people can approach a righteous God. It relates to the coming of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. |
| Numbers | This book records Israel's 40 years of wandering in the wilderness which was a result of disobedience to God. The title of the book is from two numberings (population censuses) taken during the long journey. |
| Deuteronomy | This book records the final days of Moses' life and reviews the laws given in Exodus and Leviticus. |
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