First, recall that Luke intentionally modeled his narrative after the writers of the Old Testament Historical Books. From the content of these writings, it is abundantly evident that they are laced with statements intended to affect belief and practice. Later writers understood this aspect of the Historical Books. Several statements from Paul reveal his position. In 1 Corinthians 10: 6, Paul draws attention to a series of narratives found in the Torah, stating, “Now these things happened as examples for us, that we should not crave evil things, as they also craved.” Later, after referring to other narrative material, he adds, “Now these things happened to them as an example, and they were written for our instruction...” (v. 11). Elsewhere, after citing Psalm 69:9, Paul notes that “whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Romans 15:4). It appears that Paul did not have a concept of a multi-tiered canon, some of which was appropriate for determining matters of theology and practice and some that was not. In fact, he affirms his belief in the exact opposite in 2 Timothy 3:16–17, “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be equipped for every good work.”