The Purpose of Creation

Shemos, the name of this week’s parashah, is roshei teivos for וארץ שמים מעשי תכלית, "The purpose for creating Heaven and earth." The purpose of creation is emunah, and indeed, throughout Sefer Shemos, the Torah teaches us emunah. It tells the miracles of Yetzias Mitzrayim and kriyas Yam Suf, the wonders of matan Torah, and how Hashem resided with the Yidden in the Mishkan. Also, the many details and meforshim on Sefer Shemos strengthen our belief that Hashem created and leads the world, that we should trust in Him, alone, and pray to Him for all our needs.