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.

In whom is the gift?
How does the death of Christ bear testimony to this?
How should parents train their children?
What does Malachi say of those that fear the Lord?
Why does the Lord call the Sabbath His day?
When the church had received help from the state to this extent, what more did she demand?
What is said of charity in the Scriptures?

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