BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

Again this month we have a crossword puzzle for you. It uses the texts which are listed with Lord’s Day 14 of the Heidelberg Catechism in the back of your Psalter. If you will recall, the answers which will be found in these texts are marked with an asterisk (*).

This Lord’s Day of the Catechism speaks to us about the birth of the Lord Jesus. It was only a few months ago that we observed Christmas, but it is necessary to speak time and again of His coming into the world. The reason for His coming should be well-known to us, but the wonder of it can never be fully realized.

In the nations of the world where a king still reigns, we would not expect the king to willingly leave his riches and throne and become a poor and humble servant. But this the Lord Jesus has done for His people. The Old Testament spoke often of His coming, but there also came a time when the angel said to the shepherds, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”

Today the world around us wants to close their eyes for the real purpose and meaning of Christmas, and they are often offended when His Name is mentioned. In this way the cry of the chief priests and rulers and the people at Jerusalem, “Away with Him; crucify Him,” is still heard today. May the Lord grant us to see our need of Him, and because of this, draw us with the shepherds and the wise men unto Him. The apostle said so plainly, “There is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved.” You are not too young, for He Himself said to His disciples, “Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not.”

ACROSS:

1. “In the beginning was the______, and the______was with God, and the______ was God.”*

6. “Blessed is he______transgression is forgiven,______sin is covered.”*

8. “Who is the______of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature.”*

9. Mary said, “He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of______ degree.”

10. “For verily He took not on Him the______ of angels.”*

13. “Therefore______that Holy Thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”*

15. “But He took on Him the seed of ______.”*

18. “But of Him are______in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”*

19. Naomi said unto Ruth, “The man is near of______unto us, one of our next kinsmen.”

20. “Who is over all, ______ blessed for ever.”*

23. Isaiah said to Ahaz, “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a______, and shall call His name Immanuel.”

24. And they brought unto Him also______, that He would touch them.

27. In one of his epistles John wrote, “This is the true God, and______life.”*

29. From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, “Repent: for the kingdom of God is______hand.”

30. “And she brought forth______firstborn ______, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger.” (two words)

31. “Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the______of David according to the flesh.”*

32. “And when______days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, His name was called Jesus.”

33. “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among______.”*

DOWN:

1. “God sent forth His Son, made of a ______, made under the law.”*

2. “Who is even at the______of God, who also maketh intercession for us.”* (two words)

3. “How He______unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob.”*

4. “Before they came together, she was found with child of the______Ghost.”*

5. The Lord Jesus said, “Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and______there be that find it.”

7. Luke tells us, “And______it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.”

11. Isaiah wrote, “For unto us a child is ______, unto us a son is given.”

12. The Lord Jesus said to His disciples, “But whom______ye that I am?”

14. “But Christ made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the______of men.”*

16. “The Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son; this day have I______Thee.”*

17. David confessed in one of the psalms, “Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive______.”

21. John the Baptist said, “But ______ mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose.”

22. In the book of Genesis we find among the descendents of Esau one named ______, who found the mules in the wilderness.

23. In Psalm 65 David said, “Which stilleth the noise of the______, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.”

24. “There were in the same country shepherds abiding ______ the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”

25. “That of the fruit of his loins, according to the______, He would raise up Christ to sit on his throne.”*

26. “But was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without______.*

28. In Psalm 45 we read, “And in Thy majesty ______prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness.”

Your answers should be sent to

Garret J. Moerdyk

5211 Woodmont Drive Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

The answers to the quiz of last month are as follows:

“Jesus, Master, Have Mercy On Us”

— Luke 17:13

Judge — 2 Chronicles 20:12

Enlarge. —1 Chronicles 4:10

Speed — Genesis 24:12

Undertake —Isaiah 38:14

Sight —Mark 10:51

Moses —Exodus 33:13

Attentive. —Nehemiah1:11

Save —Matthew 8:25

Teach —Luke 11:1

Evil — Luke 11:4

Rest —2 Chronicles 11:14

Have —Acts 9:6

Abide — Luke 24:29

Vexed — Matthew 15:22

Elijah —1 Kings 18:36

Mountains —Isaiah 64:1

Except —Genesis 32:26

Remember —Luke 23:42

Cause —Daniel 9:17

Yea —Psalm 90:1 7

Once —Judges 18:28

Name —Jeremiah 14:7

Understanding —1 Kings 3:9

Sinner —Luke 18:13

Again there are letters to answer —

Bridget Touw

Thank you for the letter and picture which you sent, Bridget. The work of a shepherd was not always an easy job, since they stayed with their flock also during the night. Shepherds are mentioned quite often in the Bible. Congratulations on your birthday. Did you have some nice surprises?

Kim Stapel

That was a good question which you asked, Kim. The best answer I can give you is found in Lord’s Day 33 of our Catechism. There you will see that conversion brings forth both sorrow and joy. We must ask the Lord much for such a blessing, and must ask for it every day again. Will you remember to do this?

Rachel Kik

It was nice to hear from you, Rachel. Archaeology must certainly be an interesting kind of work. Do you read a lot about this subject? We know that ruins of cities which existed in Bible times have been uncovered. They give clear proof to us of the truth of God’s Word. Which Bible book did you finish?

Daniel Geuze

I see from your map that you are never very far from the sea, Daniel. How many miles is it from your house to your grandparents? Were you glad to be back in school again? Your summer holidays are not as long as they are here in the United States. Perhaps you have more time off during the school year.

Jocelyn den Hertog

We welcome you to the Bible quiz, Jocelyn, and are glad to hear that you enjoyed it. There is so much to learn in the Bible, and even when we become older, we are still learning every day. It must be our prayer that it also be our guide, just as the psalmist mentioned — a lamp and a light as we travel through the world.

Rita de Vos

We heard from someone else that their Banner was missing the Bible quiz, Rita. It must have been a printing error, which does happen sometime. Did you have a good trip to Canada? I suppose you had to miss school for a few weeks, so you were busy when you returned. Or perhaps you took lots of work with you.

Eric Bosch

What part of farm work do you like best, Eric? The work all has to be done, so perhaps that isn’t a good question. Daniel had sent me a map of New Zealand, but I couldn’t find Raumati on it. Although it is already the middle of March as I am writing this, we still have snow on the ground.

James Boumeester

We are doing quite well, James. Congratulations on the new baby brother. Do you have other brothers? In the Bible we read how that Joshua once said, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” We pray that there may be many Joshuas and others who will say the same thing.

Sherri den Herder

We welcome you as another new member of our Bible quiz, Sherri. And congratulations also on the new baby sister. Yes, how thankful we must be for all that which the Lord gives unto us. We especially need a thankful heart in order to be thankful, for even that has to be given us by the Lord.

Aline Bosch

We hope you are feeling better again, Aline. It is a great blessing that doctors and medicines are available when we are sick, but these means must also be blessed by the Lord. Of King Asa we read, “in his disease he sought not to the Lord, but to the physicians.” Are we not often guilty of doing the same?

Stephanie Geuze

It seems that quite a few boys and girls like the crossword puzzles, Stephanie. There are then quite a few more words to search out, but since part of each word is spelled out by other words, it does make it easier to come up with the answer. The important part is that the Bible be used to find these answers.

Rebecca Kwekel

We are glad to hear that you enjoy doing the quiz, Rebecca. The Bible should be an important book for every day of our life, but how good it is to see boys and girls familiar with it when they are still young. Solomon, the wisest of kings, said, “Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth,” and we hope the quiz may be a means for this.

Mary Bosch

Did your grandmother arrivé home safely again, Mary? I’m sure it was nice to have her and your uncle visit you. No doubt she could see many changes which took place in those six years since she had visited you before, especially how much her grandchildren had grown. Do you still speak the Holland language quite well?

John Vander Wiele

It was nice to receive your note along with your answers, John. Beginners need help, but it is surprising how soon you will be able to find many answers without any help. We hope all of us may learn more and more that which the psalmist had learned, “Our help is in the Name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” He is the perfect Helper.

Suzanne Van den Bosch

At which city of New Zealand do your visitors from across the ocean usually arrive, Suzanne? I suppose their arrival is always a happy occasion, but saying “Good-bye” is not as pleasant. Because of the distance, it is not a trip that is made that often, and so much can take place in a period of one or two years.

Kristen and Peter Van Grouw

We are always glad to see answers to the quiz arrive. It would be very discouraging if we didn’t receive any at all. Above all else, we hope that the boys and girls may learn to know their Bibles well, so that even if they are not sent in, it may yet be of benefit to them.

Trina Huisman

I’m sure there are quite a few nice things about school if you only stop to think about it, Trina. There are many boys and girls who do not have the great privilege of an education in a Christian school, and there are even those who miss an education altogether. Work is our calling, and it is a blessing if we may do it with pleasure.

Maria Vander Jagt

Your letter will be the last one this time, Maria. There were quite a few, as you can see. Your note was only a short one, but we can perhaps expect another one next month. What are you studying about in school at the moment? It won’t be long and the summer vacation will soon be here again.

Connie Bos

Jennifer Bos

Sara Bos

Aline Bosch (2)

Eric Bosch (2)

Mary Bosch (2)

James Boumeester

Lauren Dale

Geraldine De Boer

Marnie De Boer

Katie De Braber

Brooke De Meester

Jack De Vos

Rita De Vos

Jason De Vries

Priscilla De Vries

Christopher Den Breejen

Sherri Den Herder

Brian Den Hertog

John Den Hertog

Jocelyn Den Hoed

Maria Derksen

Melissa Derksen

Jodi Deur (2)

Jonathan Deur

Ryan Deur (2)

Joleen Droge

Julie Droge

Sheryl Droge

David Easterhoff (2)

Jonathan Ekema

Rachel Ekema

Angela Engelsma (2)

Nathan Engelsma (2)

Rebecca Erkelens

Corwin Fluit

LaRissa Fluit

Thane Fluit

Wylan Fluit

Daniel Geuze (2)

Stephanie Geuze

Sharon Hanenberg

Christian Heikoop (2)

Elena Heikoop (2)

John Heikoop (2)

Michelle Heikoop (2)

Katie Hoogendoorn

Tori Hoogendoorn

David Hoogerheide

Katharine Hoogerheide

Cynthia Huisman

Krista Huisman

Trina Huisman

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Julie Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Benjamin Hults

Jamie Hults

Kelly Hults

Linda Hults

Melanie Kaat

Sheila Kaat

Bradley Kamp (2)

Eric Kamp

Gregory Kamp

Trisha Kamp

Virginia Kamp (2)

Amanda Kardux

Frank Kardux

Myrna Kardux

Kelly Kegel (2)

Kristie Kegel (2)

Kristie Kegel (2)

Rachel Kik

Bryan Kleyn

Kerri Kleyn

Alex Klyn (2)

Diana Klyn

Harold Klyn (2)

Joel Knibbe

Karalyn Knibbe

Karla Knibbe

Randal Knibbe

Daniel Koedam

David Koedam

Daniel Koepsell

Joey Koepsell

Krista Kroesbergen (2)

Andrew Krygsman

Anna Krygsman

Paul Krygsman

Peter Krygsman

Rebecca Kwekel

Joan Lamain

William Lamain

Lisa Lugthart (2)

Mandie Lugthart (2)

Sheila Lugthart (2)

Jennifer Marshall

Josh Meeuwse

Lynne Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Jacob Mol

Matthew Mol

Sarah Mol

Deanna Post

Jana Post

Bill Remijn

Heidi Remijn

Peter Remijn

Arie Roth

Peter Roth

Anne Schelling

Ruth Schelling

Eric Slingerland

Marc Slingerland

Kim Stapel

Bridget Touw

Carl Van Brugge

Suzanne Van den Bosch

Connie Van Ginkel

Jennifer Van Ginkel

Allison Van Grouw

Glenn Van Grouw

Kristen Van Grouw (2)

Peter Van Grouw (2)

Eric Van Ree

Jennifer Van Ree

Aletha Van Roekei

Melinda Van Roekei

Nick Van Roekei

Trina Van Tol

Rebecca Van Veldhuizen

Robert Van Veldhuizen

Aaron Van Voorst

Angela Van Voorst

Jason Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Nathan Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

Corinna Van Wingerden

James Van Wingerden

John Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Matthew Van Wingerden

Matthew Van Wingerden

Heather Van Zeggelaar

Lisa Van Zeggelaar

Karen Vande Vrede

Kim Vande Vrede

Diane Vanden Toorn

Marsha Vanden Toorn

Michael Vanden Toorn

Maria Vander Jagt

Katelyn Vander Male

Keith Vander Male

Kristen Vander Male

John Vander Wiele

Rachelle Vanderbush

Bertus Velthove

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Velthove

Steven Velthove

Aaron Vis (2)

Mark Vis (2)

Nathan Vis (2)

Jacob Westrate

Cindy Ymker

Denise Ymker

Greg Ymker

Uien Ymker

Jean Ymker

John Ymker

Mark Ymker

Mike Ymker

Nathan Ymker

Kelly Ziegler

Rachael Ziegler

Many thanks, boys and girls, for the replies to the quiz. We hope, the Lord willing, to meet with you again next month. Last Sunday morning our elder in Kalamazoo, Mr. John Beeke, was serving the congregation in reading a sermon, but had a heart attack and died. Here again we may see the uncertainty of our life and how that we do not know what will take place with us tomorrow, next week, or next month. It is for this reason that James wrote, “For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.” May the Lord spare us with our loved ones, teaching us to look unto Him in all our needs.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

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

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