'Instructions' in the Bible

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you

Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,

By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, mentioned the exodus of the sons of Israel and gave instructions about his burial.