Why should the Christian suffer? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 492.
Why is Jesus not ashamed to call the members of the church his brethren? ¶ 492.
Does the true saint of God complain or murmur because
of his persecution?
Give Scriptural reason. ¶ 493.
Does the true Christian expect to be without suffering? ¶ 494.
What does suffering testify to him? ¶ 494.
From what source do these sufferings come? ¶ 494.
Who was one of the greatest sufferers amongst Christ’s followers? ¶ 495.
Enumerate some of his experiences. ¶ 495.
What did he say about such afflictions? ¶ 495.
To what was St. Paul looking forward as his great hope? ¶ 495.
Upon what does the Christian meditate with delight? ¶ 495.
What is the great promise set before the church? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 496.
What does the word “glory” mean, as used
in the Scriptures? Give
Scriptural proof. ¶ 497.
How is Jesus mentioned with reference to God’s glory? ¶ 497.
How are the body members to be with him in glory? ¶ 497.
How will this glory compare to things of earth? ¶ 497.
What did St. Paul say about that glory? ¶ 497.
What image will the church bear in glory? ¶ 497.
What was the condition of faithful saints who died
between Pentecost and
Christ’s second coming? ¶ 498.
What do the Scriptures say about their awakening at the second coming of Christ? ¶ 498.
What do the Scriptures say concerning the resurrection change of those saints living on the earth after Christ’s second appearing? ¶ 499.
Why are they called blessed of the Lord? ¶ 499.
Why has Jehovah been for centuries preparing the new creation? ¶ 499.
What is the custom of royalty concerning jewels? ¶ 500.
In what way do the Scriptures compare the saints to jewels? Give the proof. ¶ 500.
How are they to be regarded by Jehovah? and how illustrated
by jewels?
Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 500.
Give a Scriptural promise of glory to the overcomer. ¶ 501.
How is the sun used to illustrate glory? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 502.
What Scriptural promise did the Lord give to his church concerning a heavenly habitation? ¶ 503.
What did the Psalmist say about the Lord’s habitation? ¶ 503.
What did the Prophet write concerning the beauty of Zion? ¶ 503.
For what purpose will Jehovah shine through the new creation? ¶ 503.
What joy will this bring to the new creation? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 503.
What is the Scriptural promise with reference to having the great King as a friend? ¶ 504.
How will this great friend love the members of the church? ¶ 504.
What is meant by the Scriptural term “honor”? ¶ 505.
How is God honored by his creatures? ¶ 505.