How did persecution affect the preaching of the gospel?

Answer

"And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were
all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. . . . Therefore they
that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the Word." Acts 8: 1-4.
NOTE - " Persecution has only had a tendency to extend and establish the faith which it was
designed to destroy. . . . There is no lesson which men have been so slow to learn as that to oppose and
persecute men is the very way to confirm them in their opinions, and to spread their doctrines.' - Dr. Albert
Barnes, on Acts 4 :4.

For what spiritual enlightenment should everyone pray?
What was required in order to effect this reconciliation?
In what miracle did Christ bring to a climax His works on earth?
How are the present effects and future results of chastisement contrasted?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do?
What scripture indicates that each child of God has an accompanying angel?
What experience followed this trust in Jesus?

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