What was Satan's design in thus persecuting the church?

Answer

"And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be
carried away of the flood." Verse 15.

13. In this same prophecy, how is the Church of Rome, the Papacy, designated as the antitype of ancient Babylon?
How did Christ's death affect the ceremonial law?
As He was about to leave the temple, what did He say?
Upon what one fact does Paul base the Christian hope?
What did Christ say concerning secret prayer?
What will he reap who sows to the Spirit?
Of what are the streets of the city composed?

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