BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

Another month has passed by, and we again may have a Bible Quiz for you. The months seem to go by so quickly, but we also know how many things can happen in a month’s time. There are many, many minutes in a month, and every moment we are doing something — whether it is sleeping talking, walking, playing, reading, studying, or even just thinking. People around us can see what we are doing, but they do not know our thoughts. Sometimes we show by the looks on our faces what we are thinking, but that is not always true. However, we must remember that which the poet in Psalter 13 said, “For God who is just tries the thoughts of the heart.”

In the days of Noah we read, “God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” Is it different today? Is it different with us? What a need there is to ask the Lord to forgive our sins in thoughts, as well as in words and in deeds! We must ask Him to teach us to fear Him and to walk in His ways.

The Bible tells us of those for whom the Lord has done this. Then even in difficult moments of their lives they were enabled to honor Him and show forth His praise. We may see this also in the lives of young people. Think, for example, of David, of Samuel, and of Naaman’s wife’s maid. Perhaps you can think of others. It should be our desire that this may also be said of us.

The quiz this month tells us of those who did have difficult times in their lives. However, in them we may also see the truth of that which we sing in Psalter 89:

The Lord may suffer many griefs
Upon the just to fall,
But He will bring them safely through,
Delivering them from all.

The first letters of the answers to the quiz spell out five words found in Psalm 11.

And Isaac ______ very exceedingly and said, “Where is he that hath taken venison, and brought me it, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him?”

Sarah died in Kirjatharba; the same is ______ in the land of Canaan: and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah, and to weep for her.

______ sat upon a seat by the wayside watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God.

God said, “Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou ______, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there.”

They drew and lifted up Joseph ______ of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver.

Jacob ______ his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his loins, and mourned for his son many days.

The angel said, “Behold, thou shalt be ______, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed.”

The king commanded, and ______ brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions.

God prepared a worm when the morning ______ the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.

Jacob said, “Joseph ______ not, and Simeon ______ not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.”

David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the ______.

When neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small ______ lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.

She brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped ______ in swaddling clothes, and laid ______ in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Lord ______, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, “Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny Me thrice.”

Mahlon and Chilion died also both of them; and the woman was left of her two sons and her ______.

James wrote, “Blessed is the man that ______ temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love Him.”

Job said, “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I ______ thither.”

The Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, “Because ye believed Me not,… therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which ______ have given them.”

And the Lord said, “Cast it on the ______.” And he cast it on the ______, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

In those days was ______ sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet came unto him, and said, “Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order.”

Then ______ they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords.

The Philistines took him, and put out his ______, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass.

The children of Israel said unto Moses, “Wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth ______ of Egypt?”

Elijah himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down ______ a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die.

Her adversary also provoked her ______, for to make her fret, because the Lord has shut up her womb.

Your answers should be sent to

Garret J. Moerdyk

5211 Woodmont Drive

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

The answers to the crossword puzzle of last month are:

ACROSS:

1. Rejoiced — Luke 1:47

5. Mighty — Isaiah 9:6

8. Judah — Jeremiah 23:6

10. Him — Colossians 1:19

11. Paul — 1 Corinthians 1:13

13. Devil — 1 John 3:8

15. Sins — Mark 2:5

16. Me — Mark 10:47

17. In — 1 Corinthians 1:31

19. No — Isaiah 9:7

21. Go — John 9:7

23. All — Colossians 1:20

24. Eight — Luke 2:21

26. Even — Isaiah 43:11

27. At — Luke 5:5

28. Wonderful — Isaiah 9:6

30. Let — Luke 2:15

DOWN:

2. Jesus — Matthew 1:21

3. Counseller — Isaiah 9:6

4. Dead — Colossians 2:20

5. Me — Psalm 54:1

6. Guile — 1 Peter 2:22

7. You — Galatians 5:4

9. He — Hebrews 7:26

10. Himself — Luke 24:27

11. Peace — Isaiah 9:6

12. Lie — Psalm 89:35-36

14. Light — John 8:12

18. Not — John 1:8

20. Other — Acts 4:12

22. Sent — John 3:17

25. Call — Matthew 27:35

29. Father — Isaiah 9:6

Again there are letters to answer —

Justus Air Verheij

Your letter is the first one this time, Justus. Are there any fish in your creek? I can see that I am not a very good farmer, since I do not know what a hay paddock is, nor do I know what you mean by shifting the calves. Perhaps you will have to give us an explanation, as I am sure there are others who also don’t know this.

Randy Ymker

Thank you for the letter, Randy. We received a note from your teacher also, telling us that you were doing the quiz in class. It looks like you should all get an “A” for that lesson. What are you studying in your Bible lessons at the moment? We hope you may always do well in Bible.

Jolene Slingerland

Were there quite a few lambs born on your farm this year, Jolene? We read quite often in the Bible about a lamb. For example, we know how David as a shepherd boy rescued a lamb from the lion and the bear. Do you know of some other Bible stories which tell us about a lamb? God’s Word also speaks about the Good Shepherd. Do you know who He Is?

Cindy Kreft

Is your new home very far away from where you now live, Cindy? We hope that your grandfather may continue to improve. Time and time again we see how quickly our health can be taken away from us, and this is also true for younger persons. If you didn’t live quite so far away, we would certainly try to visit your family again. Perhaps, the Lord willing, it will be possible to do so some time in the future.

Stephanie Geuze

What are you studying at present in social studies, Stephanie? Do you find it quite difficult to get the nutmeats out of the walnuts? We have quite a few oak trees, but unfortunately the acorns are not edible as are the walnuts. I was surprised to see that the Dutch queen had visited your country; it certainly was nice that you were able to see her.

Rebecca Kwekel

It is always good to show where you found your answer, Rebecca, since that shows that you have looked it up in your Bible. We hope that of many boys and girls it may be said as it was of Timothy, “You have known the Scriptures from your youth.” It must always be our prayer that the Lord may apply His Word in our hearts.

Eric Bosch

We will be waiting to hear about the arrival of the new baby, Eric. Are you hoping for another brother? Whether it Is a brother or a sister, I am sure you will be happy. We can only imagine what It must have been like In the time of Moses, when all the little boys who were born to the Israelites were to be thrown into the river.

Rebecca Duyzer

Welcome to the Bible quiz, Rebecca. It would be nice if you may some day visit your penpal Aline in New Zealand. Or maybe she can visit you. Have you ever figured out how many miles there are between you and Aline? We are glad that you enjoyed doing the Bible quiz, and hope to hear from you again next month.

Jeremy Bertram

Legos can keep you busy for a long time, Jeremy. It is always surprising to see how many pieces are necessary to make something. But this is also true when builders erect a large building. There are many pieces which fit together to make the completed project When the world was created, the Lord merely spoke and the things on the earth appeared at once.

Trevor Aleman

Thanks for an interesting letter, Trevor. How did the choir performance go? Do you have a large choir? We haven’t had much warm weather of late, although there was some early in March. Sometimes we become impatient for warmer weather, but we cannot control its coming. Perhaps someday they will print some loose-leaf Psalters just for organ playing. Others have asked about them, but we see that you made your own.

Jon Vanderberg

We are glad to have you join in answering the Bible quiz, Jon. Each time that you do the quiz, it will be somewhat easier, since in this way you learn to know your Bible better. Do you have to get up early to be on the school bus in the morning? Probably because you live on a farm, you have always been up early in the morning. Do write again.

Aline Bosch

It must have been quite a while ago that a minister visited your congregation, Aline, since there are that many babies to be baptized. Each time we see baptism administered, we are reminded that we too have that sign upon our foreheads. Although it cannot be seen, it should be seen in our lives that we are different from the world around us, even though we are no better than they

Karin Bertram

Thank you for the map drawing, Karin. I see that you are situated at the south end of the north island, and therefore not that far from the Pacific Ocean. For us in Kalamazoo both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are quite distant. Did your pictures of the queen turn out well? I didn’t know that a Hollander had discovered New Zealand, so you have taught me something new.

Derek Kreft

I suppose you spend quite a lot of time at the new house, Derek. Are you and your dad doing any of the construction work? There are always lots of details to be taken care of as the building progresses. The school year will soon be ended, but there will be enough things to be done, so that you won’t be idle. Have you had final exams at school already?

Mary Bosch

It is no doubt busy at your house with a new baby, Mary. You and Aline will be able to be very helpful. We read in the Bible of a big sister who was helpful in caring for her baby brother. Do you know who this would be? Little babies need special care, but we too who are older are in need of the providing care of the Lord from day to day, even though we too often do not give this any thought.

Irene Verheij

It was nice that your grandparents were able to be at the wedding, Irene. When they live so far away, the opportunity to be together is a very special time. I can still remember when my grandmother visited us from the Netherlands, and that has been more than fifty years ago. In those days travelling wasn’t quite as easy as it is today.

Rita De Vos

We were really surprised to receive an answer from the Netherlands, Rita, and so want to extend a special welcome to you. Do you receive the Banner of Truth every month? It is such a blessing that in all parts of the world the Word of God is brought unto us, and we pray that it may truly be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path.

Trevor Aleman

Bernie Bakker

Billie Jo Bakker

Daniel Bakker

Jason Bakker

Joshua Bakker

Melanie Bednarski

Jason Beeke

Lydia Beeke

Alan Berkenbush

Cathy Berkenbush

David Berkenbush

Sharon Berkenbush

Jeremy Bertram (2)

Karen Bertram

Greg Bleeker (2)

Aline Bosch

Eric Bosch

Mary Bosch

Heather Byl

John Byl (2)

Lindsey Byl

Amanda De Boer

Geraldine De Boer

Nathan De Boer

Rita De Vos

Jason De Vries

Darin Den Boer

Corrie den Hoed

Elizabeth den Hoed

Gerald den Hoed

Sharlene den Hoed

Sheila den Hoed

Maria Derksen

Melissa Derksen

Wendy Derksen

Jodi Deur

Ryan Deur

Heather Driesen

Michael Driesen

Sandra Driesen

Annette Droge

Jennifer Droge

Julie Droge

Sheryl Droge

Rebecca Duyzer

Rachel Ekema

Ruth Ekema

Cameron Feyter (2)

Stan Feyter (2)

Corwin Fluit

LaRissa Fluit

Thane Fluit

Wylan Fluit

Daniel Geuze

Stephanie Geuze

Jim Greendyk, Jr.

Brian Hoogendoorn (2)

Carrie Hoogendoorn (2)

Peter Hoogendoorn (2)

David Hoogerheide

Katharine Hoogerheide

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Julie Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Ron Hulshof, Jr.

Jamie Hults

Kelly Hults

Linda Hults

Gregory Kamp (2)

Amanda Kardux (2)

Frank Kardux (2)

Myrna Kardux (2)

Kelly Kegel

Kevin Kegel

Kristie Kegel

Aric Kelderman

Jonathan Klaasen

Lisa Kleppe

Bryan Kleyn

Kerri Kleyn

Alex Klyn (2)

Harold Klyn (2)

Daniel Koedam

Cindy Kreft

Derek Kreft

Krista Kroesbergen

Andrew Krygsman

Anna Krygsman

Paul Krygsman

Rebecca Kwekel

Joan Lamain

Sara Lamain

William Lamain

Erik Langerak

Heather Langerak

Daniel Lipsy

Joanna Lipsy

Peter Lipsy

Alexandria Marshall

Jennifer Marshall

Joshua Meeuwse

Lynne Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Heather Peters (2)

Jodi Peters (2)

Aminu Rasheed (2)

Bill Remijn

Heidi Remijn

Sonya Remijn

Andrew Rose

Billy Rose (2)

Brian Rose (2)

David Rose

Laura Rose

Michael Rose

Richard Rose

Arie Roth

Peter Roth

Ryan Rozeboom

Darla Rus

Jason Rus

Lisa Rus

Anne Schelling

Rebekah Schelling

Ruth Schelling

Brenda Slingerland

David Slingerland

Joleen Slingerland

Marc Slingerland

Marco Slingerland

Danielle Sporte

Aaron Stubbe (2)

Kevin Stubbe (2)

Steven Stubbe (2)

Sheila Van Beek

Carl Van Brugge (3)

Renie Van Brugge (3)

Suzanne Van den Bosch

Connie Van Ginkel

Jennie Van Ginkel

Carey Van Ree (2)

Eric Van Ree

Jennifer Van Ree

Nichole Van Ree

Aletha Van Roekei

Dawn Van Seters

Kristel Van Seters

Doug Van Strien

Jenny Van Strien

Katie Van Strien

Peter Van Strien

Jesse Van Tilburg

Trina Van Tol

Nathan Van Veldhuizen

Rebecca Van Veldhuizen (2)

Robert Van Veldhuizen (2)

Aaron Van Voorst

Jason Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

David Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Marlene Van Wingerden

Matthew Van Wingerden

Paula Van Woudenberg

Jaron VandeHoef

Diane VandenToorn

Jon VandenToorn

Marsha VandenToorn

Michael VandenToorn

Phillip VandenToorn

Katelyn Vander Male

Keith Vander Male

Kristen Vander Male

Elise Vander Spek

Maria Vander Spek

Jon VanderBerg

Rachelle Vanderbush

Bertus Velthove

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Velthove

Steven Velthove

Irene Verheij

Justus Verheij

Rianne Vogelaar

Cindy Ymker

Denise Ymker

Greg Ymker

Ilien Ymker

Jean Ymker

Mark Ymker

Mike Ymker

Randy Ymker

Tim Ymker

Kara Zevenbergen

Kristen Zevenbergen

Rianne Vogelaar

A welcome also to you, Rianne. With our Bible quiz there are also those who “graduate” after answering it for quite a few years, and therefore we are always glad to see new ones added. There are quite a few who answered the quiz in earlier days, just as I did, and are now parents and grandparents.

Kristel Van Seters

You asked me, Kristel, whether it was wrong for Elijah to mock the prophets of Baal. We would probably think that it was not the polite thing to do, but we must realize that Elijah was proving to the people that Baal was only a god of wood and stone. He was a messenger of God, standing alone against all those priests of Baal, but the Lord was at His side and would show Himself by sending fire upon the sacrifice.

Many thanks again to all the boys and girls for their answers. It is always good to see that my mistakes are found (when I make them), even in listing the answers to the previous quiz. An old friend pointed out to me that I had shown the wrong text for an answer. How it shows us time and again that we are prone to stumble, but this is also too often true in much more serious matters. Then our prayer must be, “Hold Thou my hand lest I should falter.” May the Lord give us the wisdom we need in all things, but especially in the searching of His Word to find His will and way for us.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

THE GOSPEL PREACHED

A careless, unconverted person was persuaded by a friend to hear the gospel preached. Next day he was asked, “What did you think of the preacher?”

“I did not think anything of him,” was his reply.

Noticing the disappointed and astonished look on his friend’s face, he added with tears in his eyes, “I could not think anything of him. I could only think of the Christ he was lifting up before my eyes.”

— The Friendly Companion

Garret J. Moerdyk serves as elder in the Netherlands Reformed Congregation of Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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