What was in the ark, under the mercy-seat?

Answer

"And He wrote on the tables, according to the first writing, the Ten Commandments. . . . And I turned
myself and came down from the mount, and put the tables in the ark which I had made!' Deut. 10: 4, 5.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
What advice was given to Timothy while preparing for the gospel ministry?
What place has the Sabbath in the work of salvation?
How many lawgivers are there?
If one professes to abide in Christ, how ought he to walk?
What two covenants are contrasted in the Bible?
Was there anything made without Christ?

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