For what purpose is the mystery of the gospel made manifest?

Answer

But now [the mystery] is made manifest, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the
commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith." Rom. 16: 26.

Whom did Jesus pronounce blessed?
How did the people respond to the preaching of John?
How is such a baptism described?
When purged from these sins, in what condition is a man, and for what is he prepared?
Who did He say would be called great in the kingdom?
3. According to the prophecy, how long was the power represented by the little horn, or papal Rome, to persecute the saints?
What was to take place under the third trumpet?

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