Why was this to be?

Answer

"And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to
the time of the end." Verse 35.

9. What expressions in the prophecy of Joel seem to imply a double fulfilment of this outpouring of the Spirit?
What assurance was given to Daniel concerning the period of time mentioned in verse 14?
What was Messiah to do during the seventieth week?
What are God's people told to do at this time?
Do we always know what to pray for?
What divine law of retroaction attends giving?
How does the prophet again speak of this time?

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