Why were the Sacred Writings given?

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.

Upon what conditions is an understanding of divine things promised ?
How did Christ teach the people?
What special reason did the Israelites have for keeping the Sabbath?
Under what authority were its decrees published?
What is said of those embraced in the first resurrection?
What was the burden of the message of John the Baptist?
What did Christ learn through suffering?

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