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?
How was Christ to be received by His own people?
Upon what ground were the previous promises then renewed to Abraham?
What threefold union is thus established?
What does the fifth commandment require of children?
What was the Lord's covenant which they were to keep as their part of this covenant?
How readily will their wants be supplied?

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