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.

To whom are those who suffer exhorted to commit their souls?
Will sin and its evil results ever appear again?
In what other prophecies is this same period mentioned?
To whom does Paul say a crown of righteousness is promised?
What does He say He will bring with Him when He comes?
Is it our duty always to give what is expected or asked?
Upon whom was the name Israel first bestowed?

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