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.

How fully are we thus united with Christ in His experience of death and resurrection?
What did John declare concerning Him?
From what sources did Christ usually draw His parables?
When Paul wished to preach the true God to the idolatrous Athenians, how did he describe Him?
What answer did Elijah make?
How is the closing period of tribulation of the church during this time referred to?
What command is given under the sixth trumpet?

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