How, then, did the Lord prove the people (verse 4) whether they would keep His law, or not?

Answer

Over the keeping of the Sabbath.
NOTE-Thus we see that the Sabbath commandment was a part of God's law before this law was
spoken from Sinai; for this incident occurred in the wilderness of Sin, before the children of Israel came to
Sinai, where the law was given. Both the Sabbath and the law existed from creation.

By what means is this healing accomplished?
29. What bears witness to the genuineness of the righteousness obtained by faith, apart from the deeds of the law?
What is the measure of the power of God which believers may experience in their daily lives?
How are these gifts elsewhere spoken of?
What will be the standard in the judgment?
What promise is made to those who look for Him?
How is this great and dreadful day described in this same prophecy?

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