BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

The quiz this month is about travellers which we find mentioned in God’s Word. If we travel along the highways which stretch from north to south and from east to west throughout the land, we will see that there are always travellers upon them. Travelling is easy because of the beautiful highways which we have today.

This quiz is being prepared while I am enjoying a brief vacation in Florida, so I have again experienced first-hand the benefit of good roads. A few days of travel leaves winter far behind us. For those travelling any great distance, the broad highways of today are pleasant to travel on and bring us more quickly to our destinations. When preparing for a journey of some distance, travel organizations provide maps showing the best routes, and in most cases the four and six-lane highways are recommended.

It brings to mind that which the Lord Jesus taught regarding travelling to eternity. He spoke of two ways, a broad way and a narrow way. But instead of recommending the broad way, it is the narrow way to which He directs us. Why is that? Like the highways of today, isn’t the broad way an easier way, a more pleasant way, a more travelled way? Unquestionably this is true. The Lord Jesus said of the broad way that many were upon it.

Who are those that travel upon the broad way of which the Lord Jesus spoke? Perhaps we would be able to make a list of them. We would include thieves, murderers, lawbreakers, those who live indecently, those who do not attend church, certain people who have a religion which we cannot approve because it is not according to the Word of God, and perhaps we would add many others to this list. The inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrah, the Pharisees and scribes, and such like would also be listed. Is that all? We must realize that each person who begins life’s journey is travelling upon that broad way. This is because of our deep fall in Paradise. Therefore we too are included among the travellers upon that way, unless the Lord stops us from continuing in that way.

The broad way can indeed seem to be very pleasant to us, very easy, and is used by many, but it has an unseen danger. It leads to destruction. But because we are so blind for this, we continue on this way if the Lord does not prevent it. Of ourselves we do not turn off from this way onto the narrow way. We do not believe the danger which is before us, even though the Lord Himself calls, “Strive to enter in upon that narrow way,” and also says, “This is the way: walk ye therein.” We are by nature so like the children of Israel of old; unbelief fills our hearts, and the broad way is preferred by us.

How necessary it is that we beg the Lord to show us where we are, and learn to cry with the prophet, “Turn Thou us unto Thee, O Lord, and we shall be turned.” “Draw me, we will run after Thee.” May we together use these prayers often, realizing our need also to be upon that narrow way, for that way “leadeth unto life.”

The first letters of the answers will spell out seven words which the Lord Jesus spoke regarding the narrow way.

The Lord said unto _____, “Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee.”

The word of the Lord to Jonah was, “Arise, go to _____, that great city, and cry against it.” Achish said, “Whither have ye made a road today?” And _____said, “Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.”

The Lord Jesus said to His disciples, “I will not send them away fasting, lest they _____by the way.”

The men took a present, and they took double money in their hand, and Benjamin; and rose up, and went down to _____

Jesus, being _____with His journey, sat on the well, which was Jacob’s well.

The Lord Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way, the _____, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.”

In Ecclesiastes we read, “Man goeth to his long _____.”

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, there came wise men from the _____to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He that is born King of the Jews?”

The king said to Nehemiah, “For how long shall thy journey be? and when wilt thou _____?”

The Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the _____saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.

_____took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus.

The children of Israel took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in _____, in the edge of the wilderness.

The angel said to Lot, “Haste thee, escape _____, for I cannot do anything till thou be come _____.”

In the parable of the marriage feast, the servants were told, “Co ye therefore into the _____, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.”

_____ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.

Barak went down from Mount _____, and ten thousand men after him.

The younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a _____country.

When it was determined to sail into_____, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band.

Of the Lord Jesus we read, “He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee. And He must _____go through Samaria.”

As Saul journeyed, he came near _____, and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven.

Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the _____band, was told by an angel, “Send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter.” The mother of Sisera cried, “Why is his chariot so long in coming? why _____the wheels of his chariot?”

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:

“Who Shall Roll Us Away The Stone?”

Mark 16:3

White —Revelation 2:17

Hewn — Luke 23:53

Onyx — Exodus 28:9–12

Slime — Genesis 11:3

Hiram — 1 Kings 10:11

Another — Mark 13:2

Laban — Genesis 31:46

Lacked — Luke 8:6

Rejected — Matthew 21:42

Oreb — Judges 7:25

Lions — Daniel 6:16–17

Lazarus — John 11:38

Uzziah — 2 Chronicles 27:14

Seneh — 1 Samuel 14:4

Achan — Joshua 7:25–26

Wise — Matthew 8:24

Ark — 1 Samuel 6:14

You — Luke 11:11

Tempter — Matthew 4:3

Horeb — Exodus 17:6

Etam — Judges 15:8

Smooth — 1 Samuel 17:40

Twelve — 1 Kings 18:31–32

Oil — Genesis 28:18

Nebuchadnezzar — Daniel 2:33

Ebenezer — 1 Samuel 7:12

Again we have some letters to answer:

Jorica Aleman

We are quite well, Jorica. Did you feel bad when school was cancelled for a whole week? When it is that cold, there isn’t much that you can do outdoors. The Bible also tells us this in Psalm 147, “Who can stand before His cold?”

Michelle Les

It was nice to hear from you, Michelle. Do you have quite a few cows on your farm? I suppose that you drink lots of milk. Already in the time of Abraham we read in God’s Word that he took butter and milk and set it before his guests.

Jeff Overbeek

We welcome you to the Bible quiz, Jeff. As you can see, many boys and girls send in their answers month after month, and we hope that you will also be able to do so. Do you like living in Iowa? It is probably not much different from Alberta, but I am sure that you left some friends behind you.

Trina Huisman

The days for sliding are now past, Trina, but now there are other things to do. Boys and girls don’t mind it so much when it is slippery outside, but especially the older people find it quite difficult to walk. Do your grandparents live near you?

Wieska Hoedeman

What did you study about during mission week, Wieska? It is nice when you may hear about the things they do in those far off places, especially when you may hear it from someone who has been working there. Do you think that you would like to visit those places, or maybe even work there?

Trevor Aleman

It was interesting to know, Trevor, that by law the buses cannot run when the temperature is below -30° C. Laws are given for the benefit and safety of people. This is also true of God’s law which we find in the Bible, but many people do not want to obey it.

Peter and Coreen Van Hemert It was nice to hear from you and your friend Brenda. We do have some cold weather here, but not as cold as you have it in your part of the country. Did you think the Bible quiz was difficult this month? Next month, D.V., we will try to have a crossword puzzle again.

Gerrit Neels

Did you also receive a letter back from Izi, Gerrit? When you are far from home, it is always nice to receive mail. Do you know of some letters which were written in Bible times? They might also sometimes be called epistles.

lanice Phillips

You were correct about my mistake, Janice, and I didn’t catch it. Although inquire and enquire are both O.K., the Bible uses the letter “e”, and that would have made the first letters misspell David. But then I looked in another Bible, and the letter “i” was used.

Derek Kreft

If we may have a warm place to live, then the cold weather does not bother us too much, Derek. Warm homes are also a blessing of the Lord, but we don’t often think of them in this way. What do you do at your 4H meeting?

Aline Bosch

Thank you for the article about your school in New Zealand, Aline. It was very interesting. Christian schools of our own are also a great blessing. As you can see in our Banner of Truth, there still seems to be quite a need for teachers. Would you like to be a teacher?

Cynthia Huisman

The word “incurable” is a very frightening word for us, isn’t it, Cynthia? Perhaps we would say that if the Lord Jesus were still on earth, we could go to Him, for He healed all manner of diseases. But we do know that He still lives, and also hears the cry of the needy. To Him we may go with all our troubles.

Julia Neels

When I was in school, Julia, I learned a little of the French language, but have forgotten it long ago. Also in the mission fields there is a continual struggle to communicate with the people there. Then the knowledge of other languages can be very helpful.

Cindy Kreft

We had heard about your accident, Cindy, and were glad to hear that you had no serious results. The Lord is to be acknowledged again for His protecting care. How did the pemmican taste? Perhaps the Indians enjoyed eating it. Or do you think it was a case of necessity?

Charmain Huisman

Our snow is now mostly gone, Charmain. There are only a few traces of it here and there. However, since it is still March when I am writing these letters, we know that it can soon reappear. We did not have such a great amount of snow this winter.

John Den Hertog

Nine puppies are quite a few, John? Did you have names for all of them? Your answers arrived just in time for this issue, so your letter is the last one this time. Do you know the example which the Lord Jesus gave of two different kinds of builders?

Many thanks again, boys and girls, for your answers to the quiz. We look forward to hearing from you each month, but, above all, hope and pray that our studies together may be with the Lord’s blessing.

With love,

Your friend, “Uncle Garret”

Answers have been received from:

Trevor Aleman

Jorica Aleman

Bernie Bakker

Billie Bakker

Brian Bakker

Greg Bakker

Jason Bakker

Joshua Bakker

Michael Bakker

Trish Bakker

Aron Bazen

Carrie Bazen

Amy Beeke (2)

Bill Beeke (2)

David Beeke

Lori Beeke (2)

Jeff Bisschop

Jodi Bisschop

Greg Bleeker (2)

Jeremy Boot

Connie Bos

Melanie Bos (2)

Stephanie Bos (2)

Stephen Bos (2)

Aline Bosch

Neil DeBoer

Peter DeBoer

Rachael De Bruine

Jackie Den Dekker (2)

Neil Den Dekker (2)

Brian Den Hertog (2)

Jonny Den Hertog (2)

Chantal De Patie (2)

Marc De Patie (2)

Jodi Lynn Deur

Gordon Eckhardt

Susy Eckhardt

Rachel Ekema

Ruth Ekema

Cara Engelsma

Marcia Engelsma

Geoff Erkelens (2)

Karen Erkelens (2)

Susann Erkelens (2)

Dan Herfst

Dave Herfst

Jason Herfst

Chris Heikoop

Michelle Heikoop

David Hoogerheide

Katherine Hoogerheide

Charmain Huisman

Cynthia Huisman

Trina Huisman

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Gary Kanis

Kathleen Kanis

Frank Kardux (2)

Myrna Kardux (2)

Rosemary Kardux (2)

Jody Kegel

John Kegel

Karen Kegel

Stephanie Kegel

Karla Joy Knibbe

Nora Jane Knibbe

Ryan Knibbe

Brenda Kornelius

Jim Kranendonk

Joanna Kranendonk

Mary Kranendonk

Susan Kranendonk

Cindy Kreft

Derek Kreft

Jason Lagge

Jennifer Lagge

Rachel Lagge

Tara Lagge

Joan Lamain

Kristy Lamain

Sara Lamain

Erik Langerak

Michelle Les

Leanne Maljaars

Krista Maljaars

Katie Markus

Joshua Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Gerrit Neels

Julia Neels

Leanne Neels

Mark Neels

Alyce Nieuwenhuis

Karen Nyenhuis

Jeff Overbeek

Wendy Phillips

Jennifer Sue Rose

Anita Roth (2)

Julia Roth

Krista Roth

Len Roth (2)

Darla Rus

Jason Rus

Anne Schelling

Becky Schelling

John Schelling

Diane Slingerland

Kevin Slingerland

Marilyn Slingerland

Dwight Spaans

Stephen Sporte

Aaron Stubbe (2)

Darrell Stubbe

Heather Stubbe

Kevin Stubbe (2)

Steven Stubbe (2)

Amanda Timmer

Angela Timmer

Cheryl Touw (2)

Danny Touw (2)

Laura Touw (2)

Sally Van Bemden

Andre VandeBruinhorst

Corine VandeBruinhorst

Lida VandeBruinhorst

Mary VandeBruinhorst

Jaron VandeHoef

Leonard Vandenberg

Liz Vandenberg

Tim Vandenberg (2)

Jon VandenToorn

Marsha VandenToorn

Michael VandenToorn

Rebecca Vander Boon

Ron Vander Boon

Steph Vander Boon

Benji Van Der Brink

Michelle Van Der Brink

Rebecca Vander Stad

Scott Vander Spek

Joyce Vander Spek

Karen Vander Spek

Coreen Van Hemert

Peter Van Hemert

Daniel Van Kempen

Sara Van Pagee (2)

Kristy Van Tilberg

Trina Van Tol

Kristi Van Veldhuizen

Phyllis Van Veldhuizen

Rebecca Van Veldhuizen (2)

Robert Lee Van Veldhuizen (2)

Sheila Van Veldhuizen

Jason Van Voorst

Jeffrey Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

Corinna Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Mariene Van Wingerden

Paula Van Woudenberg

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Len Velthove

Jolene Viets

John Wesdyk

Karen Wesdyk

Heather Wigboldus

Cindy Ymker (2)

Denise Ymker (2)

Gregory Ymker (2)

Jeff Zevenbergen

Kristin Zevenbergen

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

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