16. How, then, did the Lord prove the people (verse 4) whether they would keep His law, or not?
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.
God's Memorial
Christ The Word. "He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered." Ps. 111:4.
1. What is to endure throughout all generations?
“Thy name, O Lord, endureth forever; and Thy memorial, O Lord; throughout all generations.” Ps. 135:13.