There are smaller, crucial stories that form the basic structure of a larger story, such as: The story of Joseph (Genesis 37-50) and the story of God's faithfulness. to his promises to Abraham. Moses and the Plagues in which God punishes the Egyptians with ten plagues and secures the freedom of the Israelites (Exodus 7:14). The Holiness of God (Leviticus) where this book is consumed by the holiness of God, that it is separated from all sin and that God forgives. The Wise and the Foolish (Solomon) where Solomon was the wisest of all people, and yet he died a fool because he ignored his own advice (Proverbs). It is not enough to know the truth; you have to do it. Wisdom begins with knowing that “God knows best.” Suffering and faith in God (Job), Job learned that bad things happen to good people as well as bad people. Israel Israel dates back to God's covenant with Abraham around 2000 BC. (Genesis 12) God had already chosen them to be part of His plan from the beginning because of His love for them and the unconditional covenant with Abraham. His plan was to use Israel as a means to love and bless all people. Among all the nations, Israel was the fewest. (Deuteronomy