How is the church at the first advent described?

Answer

"And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. Verse 2.

Into what experience are those baptized who are baptized into Christ?
What is the fear of the Lord declared to be?
What were sinners desiring pardon instructed to do?
Will this he a time of judgment?
What is to be their fate?
What cheering promise is made to those who endure the trials and temptations of this life?
Whose prayers does Solomon say are an abomination?

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