How was the flood stayed, and Satan's -design defeated?

Answer

"And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the
dragon cast out of his mouth." Verse 16.
NOTE - The mountain strong holds, quiet retreats, and secluded valleys of southwestern Europe
for centuries shielded many who refused allegiance to the Papacy. The text also may indicate the results of
the Reformation of the sixteenth century, when many of the governments of Europe came to the help of the
cause of reform, by staying the hand of persecution and protecting the lives of those who dared to take
their stand for the right. The discovery of America, and the opening up of this country as an asylum for the
oppressed of Europe at this time, may also be included in the "help" here referred to.

For what is all Scripture profitable?
In what prophecy are Christ's life, suffering, and death touchingly foretold?
How is justification laid hold upon?
By what name is Christ appropriately called?
What inspired Prayer sets the standard of Christian experience?
What will he receive who endures temptation?
What universal chorus of praise will then be heard?

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