Why was the gospel to be preached to the Gentiles?

Answer

"Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for His
name." Acts 15: 14.

Does faith exclude works?
What did the devout Simeon say when he saw the child Jesus?
How had Christ's teaching by parables been foretold?
How did persecution affect the preaching of the gospel?
By what is the knowledge of sin?
What encouragement is held out concerning the branches which have been broken off?
How completely will the pains and sorrows of the former world pass away?

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