Wonderful service, hearing the story of the family of God throughout the ages and into a bright future. Humanity's sin, God's promised redemption, the long awaited fulfillment of that promise in the person and work of Jesus Christ, and our patient, yet eager, expectation of his return to wipe away every tear and bring a final end to pain and sorrow. If there is not God, there is no comfort for pain. But Christ did come and he was raised for us and for our salvation. Let us rejoice that there is comfort for pain and forgiveness of sins and let us look with expectant hope to our Lord and Redeemer.