BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

Several of you have been asking about another crossword puzzle, so this month we have one again for you. As you will probably remember, the latest crossword puzzles have been based on the Heidelberg Catechism. The texts which you find alongside the Catechism in the back of your Psalters are used for many of the answers, so you do have lots of clues. In each case where one of these texts is used, we have marked the question with an asterisk (*).

We have come to Lord’s Day 5 of the Catechism. The previous Lord’s Days have taught us about the misery of man because of the fall in Paradise. Nobody likes or looks for misery, but we cannot hide from it. All mankind come into the world in a state of misery. This can be hard to believe when we look at newborn babies, but it can soon be seen in all that takes place in their lives.

The Catechism instructor said in Lord’s Day 4 that punishment is due us. Do we really believe this? Are we that bad? We only really believe it if the Lord by His Holy Spirit teaches us this. But then we may also ask Him to teach us what we are, praying with that little kitchen-maid, “Lord, show me myself.”

If we may learn something about our misery, then we will also ask about and look for a way to escape the pun- “ ishment, the way to be delivered from our misery and to be again in God’s favor. That is what we hear in the fifth Lord’s Day of the Catechism. It is something we all need. May the Lord teach us together as we search His Word for answers.

ACROSS:

1. “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy_________” *

2. “How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like________?” *

6. “The fathers________not be put to death for the children, neither________the children be put to death for the fathers.” *

8. “That he should still live for ever, and not ________corruption.” *

9. “For what the________could not do, in “that it was weak through the flesh, God sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh.” *

11. “And that He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them and ________again.” *

13. “What is man that he should be________? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?” *

14. “Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh________came, who is over all, God blessed for ever.” *

17. “I know it is so of a truth: but________ should man be just with God?” *

19. The Lord said to the angel that destroyed (because of David’s numbering the people), “It is enough, stay now thine hand.” And the angel of the Lord stood by the threshing floor of_________

21. “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name________”*

23. And Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the ________of his son.

25. In a psalm already used for an answer above, we find the words, “________of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him.”

DOWN:

1 “For since by man came death, by man came also the________of the dead.” *

3. “And forgive us our debts,________we forgive our debtors.” *

4. “For the redemption of the soul is precious, and it ceaseth for_________” *

5. “For the love of Christ constraineth us: because we thus judge, that if one died for ________, then were________dead.” *

7. “If he will contend with Him, he cannot ________Him one of a thousand.” *

10. Judah said to his father, “I________be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee.”

12. We read of Hezekiah, “Howbeit in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon,…God left him, to try him, that He might________all that was in his heart”

15. “The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The __________shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the_________” *

16. “Behold, He putteth no________in His saints: yea, the heavens are not clean in His sight.” *

17. The Lord Jesus said, “When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him, lest he________thee to the judge.”

18. John saw a great white throne, and Him that sat________ it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away.

20. The Lord Jesus said to the disciples who were fishing, “Cast the________on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find.”

22. “No________in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open the book, neither to look thereon.” *

24. “I the Lord thy God________a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth genera-tion of them that hate Me.” *______________ but not a great deal. It is snowing now, but not much is predicted. How did your class raise the money during mission week? We have only a parakeet at our house. Your letter was appreciated, and we look forward to hearing from you again.

Your answers should be sent to

CarretJ. Moerdyk 5217 Woodmont Drive

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

Answers to the quiz of last month are as follows—

“Mine Eyes Are Ever Toward The Lord”

—Psalm 25:15

Moses —Exodus 14:13

Idols —Ezekiel 20:24

No —Romans 3:18

Esau —Genesis 28:8-9

Evil —Isaiah 33:15-16

Youth —Ecclesiastes 11:9

Elisha —2 Kings 6:17

Salt —Genesis 19:26

Achan —Joshua 7:21

Ran —Luke 19:4

Ear —Job 42:5

Eyes —Genesis 39:7

Vanity —Psalm 119:37

Eat —Genesis 3:6

Ram —Genesis 22:1 3

Thee —2 Chronicles 20:12

Opened —Genesis 21:19

Washing —2 Samuel 11:2

Abominations —Ezekiel 8:6

Redemption —Luke 2:38

Depart —Luke 2:25-30

Temple —Jonah 2:4

Heaven —Luke 18:13

Envied —Genesis 30:1

Lived —N u m bers 21:9

Open —Psalm 119:18

Right —Proverbs 4:25

Daughter —Judges 14:1

Again there are letters to answer—

Patricia Kerkhoff

We have had some snow this winter, Patricia,

Cindy Kreft

Yes, Cindy, holidays are always nice, but they too seem to fly by. We in the United States do not have Boxing Day, but there are holidays here which you do not observe in Canada. We hope your parents and family are all well. Be sure to give them our greetings.

John Den Hertog

We are doing quite well, John. It is always nice to hear from our friends, since otherwise they are only a name on the list. Through the letters we learn to know them and their families. How is school going for you? A few more months and the school year will again be at an end.

Aline Bosch

Have you ever been to Holland, Aline? When flying from New Zealand, do you usually fly east or west to go there? Since you are almost on the other side of the world from Holland, distance cannot be much difference. What are you studying in school this year?

Leanne Neels

We were very sorry to hear that your grandfather had died Leanne. We see again how quickly and unexpectedly it can happen. The poet prayed, “O teach Thou us to count our days and set our hearts on wisdom’s ways.” It is a prayer for all of us, even if we are not so old.

Trevor Aleman

You have a musical family, Trevor. I am sure it sounds nice when you are playing your instruments together, and the rest of the family sings. As the weather turns nice again, we hear the birds sing their songs, and how much more should we be singing the praises of the Lord in our homes.

Derek Kreft

Making a robot should be an interesting project, Derek. What will it be capable of doing? If I recall correctly, when the inventor of wireless transmission sent his first message for some distance, he said, “What hath God wrought.” This we must also say of the many inventions of today.

Julia Neels

It is always possible that we get our snow in the latter part of the winter, Julia, but there are days when you would think that spring is arriving early. However, in one of our psalters we sing, “The seasons are fixed by wisdom divine,” and therefore never come too early or too late.

Charmain Huisman

Many thanks for your good wishes, Charmain. Having begun a new year and a new decade, we often look forward with great expectation. However, if we look back at the pages of the past, we will see that they have all been blackened by our sins. There is much reason to pray, “Lord, wash me, make me clean within.”

Leanne Les

Everyone likes to receive gifts, I think, Leanne. In the Bible we also read of gifts which were given. Can you think of some examples of this? The wonderful thing about the gifts which the Lord gives is that they are given to those who do not deserve them. That is hard to understand, isn’t it?

Trina Huisman

So now you have another cousin, Trina. It is always a wonderful event when a baby is born into a family. If it is a healthy child, everyone is happy and thankful. But it can also be different. In the Banner of Truth which we have just received, mention is made of two little babies, both less than a year old, who were taken away by death. Then there is truly sadness.

Elise Vander Spek

I am sure you have found your name in the Banner of Truth now, Elise. Unfortunately, the names are always one month behind, and that makes you think you were overlooked. Did you like the crossword puzzle of this month? Some of the boys and girls tell me that they like those the best.

Gary Neels

Do you have quite a few papers to deliver, Gary? Delivering papers certainly gives you lots of exercise and fresh air, but it is no fun when there is quite a lot of snow. But, just like the mailman, you have a job to do.

Cynthia Huisman

When we think of those who have no family, Cynthia, we can really understand what a great blessing it is to have father and mother, brothers and sisters, and other relatives. From the Bible we can see that troubles can come between members of a family, but we must pray that the Lord keep us in love together.

Again many thanks, boys and girls, for your answers to the quiz. It keeps me busy, but it is a pleasure to see your replies arrive day after day. May the Lord grant each of us the wisdom we need as we travel through this year. With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

Jorica Aleman

Trevor Aleman

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Bernie Bakker

Billie Bakker

Jason Bakker

Joshua Bakker

Trish Bakker

Bill Beeke

Lori Beeke

Connie Bos

Melanie Bos

Sara Bos

Stephen Bos

Aline Bosch

Amy De Blieck

Heather De Blieck

Erik De Vries

Karen De Vries

Jackie Den Dekker

Neil Den Dekker

Brian Den Hertog

John Den Hertog

Beth Dob (2)

Cordon Eckhardt

Sue Eckhardt

Bonnyface Elewere

Ceoff Erkelens

Karen Erkelens

Rebecca Erkelens

Susanna Erkelens

Corwin Fluit

Sharon Fluit

Sylvia Fluit

Thane Fluit

Ceraldine Crisnich

Melissa Crisnich

Chris Heikoop

Michelle Heikoop

Carrie Hoogendoorn

Kent Hoogendoorn (2)

Kevin Hoogendoorn (2)

Peter Hoogendoorn

Rachel Hoogendoorn

Tori Hoogendoorn

David Hoogerheide

Katharine Hoogerheide

Charmain Huisman

Cynthia Huisman

Trina Huisman

Cindy Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Jamie Lynn Hults

Kelly Jean Hults

Robert Hults

Philip Ikhine

Eric J. Kamp

Frank Kardux

Myrna Kardux

Karen Kegel (2)

Patricia Kerkhoff

Thomas Kievit

Rachel Kik

Alex Klyn

Harold Klyn

Joel Knibbe

Karla Knibbe

Randy Knibbe

Ryan Knibbe

Jim Kranendonk

Mary Kranendonk

Cindy Kreft (2)

Derek Kreft (2)

Ronnie Krul

Sherilyn Krul

Andrew Krygsman (2)

Anna Krygsman (2)

June Krygsman (2)

Paul Krygsman

Peter Krygsman

Jason Lagge

Jennifer Lagge

RachelLagge

Tara Lagge

Joan Lamain

Kristy Lamain

Sara Lamain

Erik Langerak

Leanne Les

Amanda Lugthart

Joshua Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Gary Neels

Julia Neels

Leanne Neels

Mark Neels

Karen Nyenhuis

Gerald Petersen (2)

Wendy Phillips

John Polderman

Kevin Post

Bill Remijn

Heidi Remijn

Sonya Remijn

Jennifer Rose

Darla Rus

Jason Rus

Anne Schelling

Becky Schelling

John Schelling

Pam Schelling

Ben Schipper (2)

Elise Schipper

Kristina Schipper

Sarah Schipper (2)

David Slingerland

Jolene Slingerland

Marco Slingerland (2)

Dwight Spaans

Aaron Stubbe

Darrell Stubbe

Heather Stubbe

Kevin Stubbe

Steven Stubbe

Amanda Timmer

Angela Timmer

Craig Timmer

Elizabeth Timmer (3)

Theresa Timmer (3)

Angela Van Tilburg

Cory Van Tilburg

Teresa Van Tilburg

Trina Van Tol

Kristi Van Veldhuizen

Phyllis Van Veldhuizen

Rebecca Van Veldhuizen(2)

Robert Van Veldhuizen(2)

Angela Van Voorst (2)

Jason Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

Corinna Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Marlene Van Wingerden

Paula Van Woudenberg

Nella VanBrugge

Maryellen VanBrugge

Peter VanBrugge

Renie VanBrugge

Andre VandeBruinhorst

Corine VandeBruinhorst

Elaine Vanden Berg

Jon Vanden Berg

John Vanden Toorn

Marsha Vanden Toorn

Michael Vanden Toorn

Elise Vanderspek

Bertus Velthove

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Velthove

Janice Ymker

Jean Ymker

Kristin Zevenbergen

EXALTING HIS NAME

Archbishop Usher and Dr. Preston, well known for their piety and learning, were very close friends, and often met to converse on science and knowledge generally. On these occasions it was very common for the Archbishop to conclude thus, “Come, doctor, let us say something about Christ before we part.”

So ought it ever be, if “Christ is all and in all” (Col. 3:11).

BEGINNING AT THE END

A little girl was dying; the doctor came in, and after examining her quietly remarked to the nurse, “Her life is just finishing.” The little girl opened her eyes and looking at him said, “No doctor, it is just beginning.”

Rev. John Owen lay on his deathbed dictating a letter to his secretary who wrote, “Dear friend, I am still in the land of the living…”

“No, stop, change that! Let’s start over.” Owen then stated, “Dear friend, I am yet in the land of the dying, but I hope soon to be in the land of the living.”

STATESMAN OR SINNER

Daniel Webster, the famous American politician and orator, once spent a summer in New Hampshire, and every Lord’s day went to a little country church morning and evening. His niece asked him why he went there, when he paid little attention to far abler sermons in Washington.

He replied: “In Washington they preach to Daniel Webster, the statesman, but this man has been telling Daniel Webster, the sinner, of Jesus of Nazareth.”

“All have sinned” (Rom. 3:23), and need the only Savior.

TWO BOYS LOST

Two boys were playing on the banks of a river in Glasgow. One fell in, the other tried to rescue him. Both were drowned, were retrieved, and were buried together.

One of the fathers knew his boy was saved and “sorrowed,” yet “not as others which have no hope” (1 Thess. 4:13); the other father felt his boy was unconverted, and could only wail like David—”My son, my son, would God I had died for thee” (2 Sam. 18:33). Dear boys and girls, if you were to die now, would you be mourned “with hope” or “without hope”?

THE SURGEON AND THE CHILD

A little girl was to undergo an operation. The physician said to her as he was about to place her upon the operating table, “Before we can make you well we must put you to sleep.” The little girl looking up said, “Oh, if you are going to put me to sleep, I must say my prayers first.” Then she knelt, and said:

Now 1 lay me down to sleep,

I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep;

If I should die before I wake,

I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take.

The surgeon said afterwards that he prayed that night for the first time in thirty years.

“A little child shall lead them” (Isa. 11:6). “In all thy ways acknowledge Him” (Prov. 3:6).

PRAYER

Prayer changes impotence into omnipotence; for commanding the resources of divinity, there is nothing it cannot do, and there is nothing it need want. It has just two limits. The first is, that its range is confined to the promises; but, within these, what a bank of wealth, what a mine of mercies, what a store of blessings! The second is, that God will grant or deny our requests as is best for His glory and our good. And who that knows how we are, in a sense, but children, would wish it otherwise?

READING SCRIPTURE TOGETHER

The wife of a sceptic became interested in the question of personal salvation. When he found her regularly reading the Bible, he said, “I will give you enough of that. I will read the Bible to you every day till you are sick of it.” And he began. Day by day when he came home he read the Bible, chapter after chapter, having his wife sit and listen. At last one day, when he had finished the third chapter of John, he said to his wife, “Won’t you pray for me? I am a poor lost sinner.” They knelt and prayed together, and read the Word together (Jn. 6:63).

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

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