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.

How did persecution affect the preaching of the gospel?
How was the conquest of Medo-Persia by Grecia foretold in this symbolic prophecy?
What song of triumph follows the overthrow of Babylon?
By what are all men proved guilty?
How was this covenant then confirmed and dedicated?
Did Christ keep the Sabbath?
What promise did God leave for these persecuted ones?

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