Why was this to be?

Answer

"And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to
the time of the end." Verse 35.

What are the commandments of God declared to be?
What will sound doctrine enable the faithful teacher to do?
In what way was Jonah a type of Christ?
Of what sin were the Amorites specially guilty?
In what language had some of the Old Testament prophets already foretold these signs?
What has the Lord promised to be to the oppressed?
What assurance has God given to believers?

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