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.

What may be perceived through the things that are made?
Of what was Abraham's obedience the fruit?
What did the devout Simeon say when he saw the child Jesus?
From what sources did Christ usually draw His parables?
What question did the disciples then ask?
For what purpose were these gifts bestowed upon the church?
Are God's people free from affliction?

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