Old Testament Structures: The Books of Moses : Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy shows the godly arrangement of these first five Bible books. They include an overall structure, sectional structure, and verse-by-verse structure. This gives the Bible student a greater scope, and illustrates how individual scriptures relate in their given context. These structures are designed as a working text to enhance a believer’s quality time in going to the scriptures to discover Christ. The five books of Moses in Hebrew are the word Torah, which literally means “instruction.” They are also called the Chumash , from the Hebrew chamesh , which means “five.” This is like the name Pentateuch, which comes from the Greek prefix penta , which also means “five.” Genesis is the book of beginnings and sets the foundation for all Bible truth. It is quoted more than 40 times in the New Testament. Here we see man’s fall from dominion and God’s immediate promise to send the Messiah [3:15]. We also see Abraham believing God to be made righteous [15:6]. As Christians, we understand that we are made righteous before God by believing on Jesus Christ and not trusting in our own works. Exodus is the book of deliverance from bondage. It is quoted nearly 50 times in the New Testament. God provides a deliverer named Moses to lead His people miraculously to freedom [3:20]. The Passover Lamb is a substitute for sins [12:13]. And God gives Moses laws and statutes to help His people [24:12]. As Christians, we have redemption from the Devil and his works through Christ our Passover. Leviticus is the book of living sanctified in a sinful world. It is quoted nearly 25 times in the New Testament. Here God tells us to be holy as He is holy [11:45]. A man will truly live if he keeps the Lord’s statutes and judgments [18:5]. Yet, the only man who always obeyed the Father was Jesus. As Christians, we have spiritual sanctification through Christ’s blood, and he has given us an example of how to walk by the spirit, holy and without blame, in this life. Numbers shows Israel wandering in the wilderness. It is only quoted seven times in the New Testament. Yet these scriptures mention God providing capable leaders in “faithful” Moses [12:7] and Joshua who would “lead them out and bring them in that the congregation of the Lord be not as sheep which have no shepherd” [27:17]. As Christians, we have a faithful Lord and a great Shepherd, Jesus our Lord. He alone justifies us with full legal acquittal from all sin in God’s sight . Deuteronomy is Moses speaking as God’s prophet to bring His will to pass. It is quoted nearly 60 times in the New Testament. God promises to send the Messiah, a prophet like Moses [18:5]. Here we see God’s Word of salvation near to us [30:14]. Jesus rebukes the Devil by quoting Deuteronomy [6:3,16; 8:3] that we should respect God, never tempt Him, and live by His Word alone. As Christians, we are ambassadors for Christ who reconcile men to God by the Gospel. It has been almost exactly two centuries since Thomas Boys published his Tacita Sacra, and about a century since E. W. Bullinger published The Companion Bible. I have noted both of these Biblical scholars in a final appendix, “Principles of Biblical Structure.” I am indebted to their pioneering work in this field. This work is designed to present the scriptures in a format that allows the Bible reader to see larger concepts, major sections, and specific details of the text. God desires us to understand His heart for us.