For what purpose were the Scriptures written?

Answer

"For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and
comfort of the Scriptures might have hope." Rom. 15: 4.

What application did Jesus make of this prophecy?
Through whom are repentance and forgiveness granted?
What inspired Prayer sets the standard of Christian experience?
Of what were the works of Abraham an evidence?
What was the result of this great miracle?
Was the Sabbath designed to be a day for public worship?
What did Job say in the midst of his afflictions?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle