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.

Whom did God promise to send with Israel to guide them into the promised land?
In what promise was a Saviour from sin first revealed?
What portion of this period was to reach to Christ, the Messiah, or Anointed One?
What was the effect of this apostasy?
While in this condition, how much does one know about those he has left behind?
Before whom are we said to speak?
7. What spirits stand ever ready to deceive and ruin those who are off guard or bent on going astray?

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