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.

In what were the laws or commandments respecting sacrifices and burnt offerings written?
What reason is given in the commandment for keeping the Sabbath day holy?
Into what perplexity did Christ's working of miracles on the Sabbath throw the Pharisees?
By whose Spirit did the prophets write?
How long is Satan to be imprisoned on this earth?
What did David say with reference to his being afflicted?
Why are we exhorted to patience?

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