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.

16. How did Christ reprove those who, though familiar with the letter of the Scriptures, failed to understand them?
What is the ground of justification on God's part?
When did this long period expire?
What other reason is given for keeping the Sabbath?
Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
Did Christ's followers keep the Sabbath after His death?
How does Paul say the saints will he raised?

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