What hope strengthens him in the battle? ¶ 488. What effect does this hope have upon his purifying himself? ¶ 488. To what likeness were the members of the church foreordained? ¶ 489. Why can the Christian understand things that the world cannot? Give Scriptural proof, ¶ 489. How is the pathway of the Christian designated? and is it an easy one? ¶ 489. What does St. James say to the Christian about considering the suffering of the prophets? ¶ 490. What was the purpose of the prophets' suffering? ¶ 490. What did Jesus say about the violent taking the kingdom? Give explanation. ¶ 491. 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.