BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

It is at this time of the year that we are usually able to spend some time outdoors. Some families do some travelling and some go camping, but it isn’t necessary to go away from home in order to enjoy the outdoors. In our own backyards there is much to see and enjoy. Do we ever look about us at all the trees, plants, shrubs, grass, and flowers? As we travel through the country we can see crops growing in the fields, pasture lands, and forested areas. These all show to us the splendor of nature, the handiwork of God. The psalmist in Psalm 19 said, ‘The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handiwork.” Isn’t this also true of the growing things on the earth?

As we look at all these things, are we reminded of our Creator, who has made it all? Too often we do not think of Him. Solomon had to remind young people (and older ones too), “Remember thy Creator.” Famous inventors are remembered in various ways, often having their names attached to their inventions, even many years later. Think only of how the name of Alexander Graham Bell has been carried forward throughout the years in connection with the telephone. But how little the Creator is remembered by us, His creatures, in the midst of His creation!

Have you ever thought about the vast number of different trees, plants, shrubs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables there are? Stop in a nursery where plants are sold or visit a botanical garden, and you will see a seemingly endless variety. Walk through the produce department of one of the large supermarkets. What a display there is of choice things to eat! How can we then think little of God, the Creator? The poet in Psalter 171 wrote, “All nature joins in singing a joyful song of praise.” But what do we do?

From Genesis 1 we know that the trees and plant life, all the growing things on the earth, were created on the third day. Therefore these things have existed throughout the ages. The Bible often makes mention of the different kinds of trees and fruits which the people of those days made use of in their daily life. They too could admire God’s handiwork and were called upon to do so. We can only echo that which the psalmist has said, “Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!” It was necessary then, and it is necessary today.

Far greater than the works of nature are God’s works of grace in the hearts of sinners. May we learn to know Him in nature, but to seek then also through His Word to be led into the greater mysteries of salvation. In searching for different kinds of trees, how necessary it is that we seek to find that Tree of Life mentioned in Revelation 22, the leaves of which were for the healing of the nations.

The first letters of the answers will spell out seven words which are related to us in Genesis 1, telling us what took place on the third day of creation. The quiz will show us some of the many different trees, plants, and fruits of Bible times.

Jonah was exceeding glad of the__________, which was a shadow over his head.

Ahab said to ___________, “Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass.”

__________was told, “When thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then thou shalt bestir thyself.”

Zacchaeus ran before and climbed up into a __________tree in order to see Jesus.

Noah was instructed by God to make an __________of gopher wood.

The Lord by Isaiah said, “__________ of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and___________ of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree.”

After the flood Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard, and he ___________of the wine.

In Nebuchadnezzar’s dream he saw a tree, and the height thereof reached unto heaven. The_________thereof were fair and the fruit thereof much, and in it was meat for all.

God’s command to Adam was, “Of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not_________of it.”

When fleeing from Jezebel, Elijah went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper_______.

In the tabernacle the shewbread was to be placed upon a __________ made of shittim wood.

__________ king of Tyre send messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons.

In their travels the children of Israel encamped at__________, where were twelve wells of water and threescore and ten palm trees.

The twelve spies came unto the brook __________, and from thence they brought of the pomegranates and of the figs.

The navy of Hiram brought in to Solomon from Ophir great plenty of__________trees, and precious stones.

Deborah,__________’s nurse, was buried beneath Bethel under an oak.

Samson let__________hundred foxes with firebrands on their tails go into the standing corn of the Philistines.

When the water was spent in the bottle, __________ cast her child under one of the shrubs, and went and sat down over against him a good way off.

Jochebed took for her child an ark of__________, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child in it.

The butler said, “In my dream, behold, a vine was before me;…and the clusters thereof brought forth__________grapes.”

The Lord said to Hosea, “My people sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn __________ upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms.”

Israel said to his sons, “Carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh,__________, and almonds.” __________threshed wheat by the winepress to hide it from the Midianites.

The Lord Jesus said to Nathanael, “When thou wast under the __________ tree, I saw thee.”

The dove returned to Noah the second time with an__________leaf in her mouth.

The Lord Jesus said to the people, “What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A __________shaken with the wind?”

After the fall Cod said to Adam, “__________ and thistles shall it (the earth) bring forth to thee.”

Jacob took rods of green poplar, and of the __________and chestnut trees to set before the flocks in the gutters.

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:

“Co Work Today In My Vineyard”

—Matthew 21:28

Gideon —Judges 6:14

Out —Genesis 12:1

Whatsoever —Jeremiah 1:7

Obeyed —1 Chronicles 29:23

Run —1 Samuel 20:35–36

King —Esther 4:6–8

Thee —Genesis 37:14

Obadiah —1 Kings 18:7,8

Do —Acts 9:6

Ananias —Acts 9:11

Young —Psalm 119:9

Isaiah —Isaiah 38:4,5

Nineveh —Jonah 1:2

Might —Ecclesiastes 9:10

Youngest —1 Samuel 16:11

Vashti —Esther 1:12

Incense —Numbers 16:46

Near —Acts 8:29

Eden —Genesis 2:15

Yesterday —Exodus 5:14

Ark —Genesis 6:14

Refused —Proverbs 1:24

Duty —Ecclesiastes 12:13

We will again answer the letters which we have received.

Trina Huisman

I suppose your new church building is progressing well, Trina. At times it may seem to go rapidly, but at other times little progress can be seen. When do they anticipate having it finished? Do you know how long Solomon’s temple took to be built?

Kristy Van Tiiburg

How many dogs do you have, Kristy? There are many different kinds of dogs to be found. It seems that in Bible times most dogs ran wild, although mention is made of dogs in the house under the table. Can you think of some examples where dogs are mentioned in the Bible?

Aline Bosch

Yes, Aline, no matter how hard I try, mistakes do creep in. But I’m always glad to know that they are being caught by the boys and girls. What are you studying in school at present? Anything special? You must be about in the middle of your school year.

Derek Kreft

I see that you have not yet given up on your old car, Derek. Repairs are continually being made in our daily lives—houses, automobiles, appliances, clothes, and even parts of our bodies. But Solomon had to confess of the Lord’s doings, “Who can make that straight which He hath made crooked?”

Daniel Geuze

The Bible stories have much to say to us, Daniel. There are examples enough to show us the sad results of walking in ways of wickedness, but also the blessing to be found in fearing the Lord. Does Eric live quite a distance from your house?

Joanne Noorduyn

Thank you for the picture which you sent me, Joanne. I don’t know if sparrows are found everywhere, but they certainly are a common bird. Even though they are often thought to be of little value, the Lord knows of them. How old are your brothers?

Jorica Aleman

We are having rain today, Jorica, and it is quite refreshing, since it has been quite dry of late. Where did you go on your field trip? We do not have much of a garden, especially since rabbits, woodchucks, and moles get most of the benefits from it. Our greetings to your family.

Julia Neels

We are quite well, Julia. What are you doing during the summer holidays? Perhaps you are already looking forward to the beginning of the school again in the fall. Time never stands still, and one event follows another in rapid succession.

Cindy Kreft

Certain antiques can be very valuable, Cindy, although it is true that certain things decrease in value as they become older. The Bible also speaks of things old and new, and we need its guidance to discern which is the better. Jeremiah speaks of an old way which is not good, but of an old path which should be sought and asked for.

Cynthia Huisman

How is your grandfather, Cynthia? The Bible tells us of the troublesome times of old age, and how often we can see the truth of this as we look around us. It is sometimes said that we like to become old, but we don’t want to be old.

Teresa Van Tilburg

A swimming pool with holes in it is similar to the bag with holes of which the prophet Haggai spake, Teresa. Whatever is put into it will soon get away. God’s Word uses many examples out of daily life by which to teach us. What did you name your puppy?

Suzanne Van Den Bosch

You certainly saw a lot of country, Suzanne. Probably in all your travels you found out that there is no place like home. As we travel so far, it should cause us to realize something of the greatness of God, who is everywhere present.

Mary Bosch

Tests are important for us, Mary, since they show what we know and what we still need to learn. They are also important for teachers. Just as a doctor, who gives a blood test, knows which medicine to give, so a teacher knows what the student needs. Which subjects do you like best?

Gary Neels

I see that you were taking some medicine, Gary. Did it help? There are many different kinds of medicine, but with it all we need the Lord’s blessing upon it. That is really more important than the medicine. What are you doing this summer?

Many thanks to all the boys and girls for your answers to the quiz. Before very long most of you will be going back to school again. The summer goes by so rapidly, but this is true of our whole lifetime, especially when we look back upon it. We hope, the Lord willing, to hear from you again next month.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

Jorica Aleman (2)

Janella Arnoldussen

Jonathan Arnoldussen

Brian Baum

Aron Bazen

Bill Beeke

Lori Beeke

Greg Bleeker

Hendrika Boeder

Aline Bosch

Mary Bosch

Ceraldine DeBoer

Neil DeBoer

Peter DeBoer

Sharlene Den Hoed

Daniel Geuze

Chris Heikoop

Michelle Heikoop

Carrie Hoogendoorn (2)

Peter Hoogendoorn (2)

Tori Hoogendoorn (2)

David Hoogerheide

Katharine Hoogerheide

Charmain Huisman

Cynthia Huisman

Trina Huisman

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Julie Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Ronald Hulshof

Karen Kegel

Brian Kleyn

Kerri Kleyn

Jim Kranendonk

Mary Kranendonk

Cindy Kreft

Derek Kreft

Joan Lamain

Kristy Lamain

Sara Lamain

William Lamain

Joshua Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Gary Neels

Julia Neels

Joanne Noorduyn

Karen Nyenhuis

Wendy Phillips

Bill Remijn

Heidi Remijn

Sonya Remijn

Darla Rus

Jason Rus

Anne Schelling

Becky Schelling

Elise Schipper

Eric Schipper

Joel Schipper

Kristina Schipper

Brenda Slingerland

David Slingerland

Jolene Slingerland

Marc Slingerland

Marco Slingerland

Stephen Sporte

Aaron Stubbe

Darrell Stubbe (2)

Heather Stubbe (2)

Kevin Stubbe

Steven Stubbe

Amanda Timmer

Angela Timmer

Suzanne Van Den Bosch

Connie Van Ginkel

Julie Van Ginkel

Coreen Van Hemert (2)

Peter Van Hemert (2)

Daniel Van Kempen

Dawn Van Seters

Doug Van Strien

Jennifer Van Strien

Peter Van Strien

Angela Van Tilburg

Cory Van Tilburg

Heidi Van Tilburg

Jesse Van Tilburg

Kristy Van Tilburg

Laura Van Tilburg

Teresa Van Tilburg

Trina Van Tol

Rebecca Van Veldhuizen

Robert Van Veldhuizen

Jason Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

Corinna Van Wingerden

David Van Wingerden

Karen Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Marlene Van Wingerden

Paula Van Woudenberg

Nella VanBrugge (2)

Maryellen VanBrugge (2)

Renie VanBrugge (2)

Jaron Vande Hoef

Diane Vanden Toorn

Jon Vanden Toorn

Marsha Vanden Toorn

Michael Vanden Toorn

Elise Vanderspek (2)

Joyce Vanderspek (2)

Karen Vanderspek (2)

Maria Vanderspek (2)

Scott Vanderspek (2)

Bertus Velthove

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Velthove

Cindy Ymker

Denise Ymker

Gregory Ymker

Mark Ymker

Michael Ymker

JAMES THE THIRD

An invalid mother who devotedly loved her boy called him to her bedside before she died, saying, “I want you to be James the Third.”

She then proceeded to explain what she meant and told him never to forget her last message to him.

After his mother’s death, James III proceeded to college and his name became a subject of curiosity to his fellow students. One asked if it had anything to do with English history, while another suggested that it was probably due to the fact that he was the third child. To all these suggestions James gave a negative answer.

“What then is the meaning?” they eagerly asked him.

James told them the story of his mother’s last message: “Christ first, my neighbor second, and myself third.” It was good advice from a dying mother and what a different world it would be if we always, according to Scripture rule, sought grace to place Christ first and our neighbor second!

SIMPLE FAITH

There was once a woman who was well-known for her simple faith and calmness in the midst of trials.

Another woman, living at a distance and hearing of her, said, “I must go and see that woman and learn the secret of her blessed life.”

She went to the woman and said, “Are you the woman with the great faith?”

“No,” was the reply, “I am not the woman with the great faith, but I am a woman who by grace has a little faith in the great Cod” (Ps. 95:3).

THREE BAD PURCHASES

A school teacher once remarked that the child who buys the truth makes a good purchase and inquired if any student remembered an example in Scripture of a bad purchase.

“I do,” replied a boy. “Esau made a bad purchase when he sold his birthright for a mess of pottage” (Gen. 25:33).

A second said: “Judas made a bad purchase when he sold Christ for thirty pieces of silver” (Matt. 27:5).

A third boy observed: “He makes a bad purchase who, to gain the whole world, loses his own soul” (Matt. 16:26).

Three bad purchases indeed!

THE BEST PREACHING

A brief and simple, but very expressive eulogy was pronounced by Martin Luther upon a pastor named Nicholas Haussmann, at Zwickau, in 1522.

“What we preach,” said the great Reformer, “he lives.”

“If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them” (John 13:17; 2 Tim. 2:2).

EVERYTHING FOR NOTHING

An aged believer, on being asked to explain salvation, replied, “Something for nothing.”

Another aged saint, who had weathered the storm for many a long year, and was nearing the heavenly harbor, on hearing this related, exclaimed, “Oh, it’s even better than that, it’s ‘everything for nothing’!” (Rom. 6:23).

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