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.

How did the father show his joy at his son's return?
What instruction shows that sanctification is a progressive work?
Who has borne our sins, and stands ready to help us?
Were any efforts to he made to reunite the divided empire of Rome?
What is of more importance than any outward ceremony?
How does David speak of Christ's coming?
What does Daniel say of this kingdom?

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