“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may _abound in hope_, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Rom. 15:13. 16. In what do Christians rejoice? “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and _rejoice in hope of the glory of God_.” Rom. 5:2. 17. What will prevent us from being put to shame? “And _hope maketh not ashamed;_ because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” Verse 5. 18. In the time of trouble, who will be the hope of God’s people? “The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter His voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but _the Lord will be the hope of His people_, and the strength of the children of Israel.” Joel 3:16. 19. What inspiring words are spoken to such as hope in God? “_Be of good courage_, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.” Ps. 31:24. 20. How long should our hope endure? “And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of _hope unto the end_.” Heb. 6:11. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ How cheering is the Christian’s hope While toiling here below! It buoys us up while passing through This wilderness of woe. It points us to a land of rest Where saints with Christ will reign; Where we shall meet the loved of earth, And never part again,— A land where sin can never come, Temptations ne’er annoy; Where happiness will ever dwell, And that without alloy. Repentance [Illustration.] Micaiah Urging Israel To Repentance. "The goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance." Rom. 2:4. 1. Who are called to repentance? “I came not to call the righteous, but _sinners_ to repentance.” Luke 5:32. 2. What accompanies repentance? “And that repentance and _remission of sins_ should be preached in His name among all nations.” Luke 24:47. 3. By what means is sin made known? “_By the law_ is the knowledge of sin.” Rom. 3:20. 4. How many are sinners? “We have before proved _both Jews and Gentiles_, that _they are all under sin_.” Verse 9. 5. What do transgressors bring upon themselves? “Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh _the wrath of God_ upon the children of disobedience.” Eph. 5:6. 6. Who awakens the soul to a sense of its sinful condition? “When _He_ [_the Comforter_] is come, _He will reprove_ [_convince_, margin] _the world of sin_.” John 16:8. 7. What are fitting inquiries for those convicted of sin? “Men and brethren, _what shall we do_?” “Sirs, _what must I do to be saved_?” Acts 2:37; 16:30. 8. What replies does Inspiration return to these inquiries?