Under the old covenant, what did the people promise?

Answer

To keep the law of God in their own strength.

16. How did Christ reprove those who, though familiar with the letter of the Scriptures, failed to understand them?
Because some thought He had come to destroy the law, what did Christ say?
How was Joseph regarded by his father?
What was the effect of this apostasy?
How does it propose that the matter of \"Sabbath desecration\" shall be dealt with?
How may one grow in grace?
Whose names are on the twelve gates of the city?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle