Name the first book of the Bible and its main purpose.

• A. Exodus; it explains liberation of Israelites.
• B. Genesis; it explains creation, the earliest human history, and the beginnings of God's people.
• C. Psalms; it is a book of songs.
• D. Leviticus; it contains laws.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is recognizing which book starts the Bible and what its purpose is. Genesis is the first book, and its purpose is to show the origins of the world and humanity and to begin the story of God’s people. It covers creation and the early history of humankind, introduces the relationship God establishes with Abraham and his descendants, and explains how the people of Israel come to be and how God interacts with them from the very beginning. This sets the stage for the rest of the Bible, including events like the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt and their later deliverance, but those events are described in later books. The other options describe different kinds of content: Exodus tells about liberation from Egypt; Psalms is a collection of songs and prayers; Leviticus outlines laws and priestly duties. Therefore, Genesis is the one that starts the Bible and presents its broad purpose of origins and the beginnings of God’s people.