“For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.” Verse 7.
3. In connection with what historical event was the old covenant made?
“Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in My covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.” Verse 9. See Ex. 19:3-8.
4. When God was about to proclaim His law to Israel, of what did He tell Moses to remind them?
“Tell the children of Israel; Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto Myself.” Ex. 19:3, 4.
5. What proposition did He submit to them?
“Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me above all people: for all the earth is Mine: and ye shall be unto Me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.” Verses 5, 6.
6. What response did the people make to this proposition?
“And all the people answered together, and said, All that the Lord hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the Lord.” Verse 8.
7. In this covenant with Israel, what obligation was imposed upon the people?