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.

For what spiritual gift did the Apostle Paul pray?
What did He teach concerning the stability of the law?
What did Christ nail to His cross?
What is it that makes a thing holy?
What endearing title is given the sixth church?
By what have these things been revealed to us?
Why did not these ancient worthies receive the promise?

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