Bible Quiz

Dear Boys and Girls,

This month we again have a crossword puzzle for you. It is based on Lord’s Day 8 of the Heidelberg Catechism. This Lord’s Day speaks to us about the Holy Trinity. Do you know what that means?

The word “Trinity” means three in one, and points to the God of heaven and of earth. Three in one is something very hard to be understood by boys and girls, but it is also impossible to be understood by men and women. In the Belgic Confession it is said that God is incomprehensible, meaning that our minds cannot understand such a great God. This is true in regard to who He is and what He does.

The question might be asked, just as the Catechism does, “Why do we speak of God as one God, but yet of three Persons?” The answer given us says it so simply, “It is because God has so revealed Himself in His Word.” God shows us something of Himself in the Bible, and we are to believe what He says, even if we cannot understand how this can be. One of our church creeds, the Athanasian Creed, teaches us about the Trinity. We hope you will take time to read it for yourself. (You can find it in the back of the new Psalter.)

As before, some of the answers will be found in the texts which are listed in the margin of the Catechism in the back of the Psalter. Those that do are marked with an asterisk (*). Be sure to notice that the entire chapter of Genesis 1 is listed among them, and therefore a number of answers will be found in that chapter. Then too the Psalter lists John 1:13, but we believe it should be John 1:14. The Catechism says in another place that we must “learn rightly to know the only true God,” and it is our prayer that the Lord may teach us this together. It was once the prayer of the Highland kitchen maid, “Lord, show me Thyself,” and it pleased the Lord to answer her prayer. Perhaps you know this story. May you also learn to pray for that blessing.

ACROSS:

1. “Who by Him do believe in God, that raised Him up from the dead and gave Him glory: that your faith and __________ might be in God.” (*)

3. “The __________ of the Lord is upon Me; because the Lord hath anointed Me to preach good tidings unto the meek.”(*)

7. “Seeing you have purified your souls in __________ the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren.”(*)

9. The psalmist said, “He hath not dealt with us after our sins; __________ rewarded us according to our iniquities.”

10. Jeremiah wrote, “This is His Name whereby He shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHT-EOUSNESS.”

12. “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God is __________ Lord.”(*)

13. Solomon gave the Queen of Sheba “of his __________ bounty.”

16. The Lord Jesus said, “Therefore the Son of man is Lord __________ of the Sabbath.”

18. In Psalm 69 we read, “Let the heaven and earth praise Him, the __________, and every thing that moveth therein.”

21. In the book of Proverbs we find written, “Where there were __________ depths, I was brought forth.”

22. “In the beginning God created the heaven and the __________.”(*)

23. “And God saw every thing that He had made, and, behold, it was very __________.”(*)

25. “Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the __________, and of the Holy Ghost.”(*)

27. In 2 Thessalonians we read, “When He (the Lord Jesus) shall come to be glorified in His saints, and to be __________ in all them that believe.”

29. The Lord said in Psalm 89, “I will __________ down His foes before His face, and plague them that hate Him.”

31. The Lord foretold of Christ in Isaiah, “I the Lord...will...give Thee for a __________ of the Gentiles.”

32. “Even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive, because it __________ Him not, neither knoweth Him.”(*)

DOWN:

2. “But with the __________ blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”(*)

4. Hanani said to King Asa and the people, “For the eyes of the Lord __________ to and fro throughout the whole earth.”

5. “For there are __________ that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these __________ are one.”(*)

6. “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as __________ and gold.”(*)

7. “And God said, Let us make man in __________, after our likeness.”(*) (two words)

8. “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His __________, the __________ as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”(*)

11. “God made two great lights; the greater light to __________ the day, and the lesser light to __________ the night.”(*)

14. “God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto __________ place, and let the dry land appear.”(*)

15. The psalmist said, “For __________ the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him.”

17. The Lord said to Job, “Gavest thou the goodly wings unto the peacocks? or wings and feathers unto the __________?”

19. “God called the light Day, __________ the darkness He called Night.”(*)

20. The Lord Jesus said, “For God __________ loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son.”

23. “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of __________, and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with you all. Amen.”(*)

24. Ananias, hearing Peter’s words, fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came __________ all them that heard these things.

25. “And God __________ them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth.”(*)

26. “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide __________ you forever.”(*)

27. “God said, Let us make man..., and let him have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over __________ the earth.”(*)

28. John the Baptist was told, “Unto whom thou shalt __________ the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, the same is He.”

29. “__________ fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.”(*)

30. Paul wrote to the Ephesians, “Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him __________ His own right hand.”

_______________________

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:

“Call Unto Me and I Will Answer Thee”

— Jeremiah 33:3

Consumed — 1 Kings 18:38

Alive — Acts 9:41

Lord — 1 Kings 17:16

Look — Mark 8:25

Unto — Jonah 2:10

Night — 2 Kings 19:35

That — Joshua 10:14

Offerings — 2 Samuel 24:25

Me — Luke 23:43

Eyes — Matthew 20:34

Arose — Matthew 9:25

Napkin — John 11:44

Daughter — Mark 7:30

Immediately — Matthew 14:31

Walking — Daniel 3:25

Isaiah — Isaiah 38:4-5

Lions — Daniel 6:21-22

Leprosy — Matthew 8:3

Again — 1 Kings 17:22

Name — Luke 1:13

Servants — John 4:51

Went — Luke 17:14

Elisha — 2 Kings 4:35

Returning — Luke 7:10

Tanner — Acts 10:5-6

Hollow — Judges 15:18-19

Eli — 1 Samuel 1:17

Egyptians — Hebrews 11:29

Again there are letters to be answered:

Suzanne Vandenbosch

The zoo is always an interesting place to visit, Suzanne. In Genesis 1 we read that God made the beast and cattle and every thing that creepeth after his kind. A zoo can only have a few of the many different kinds which exist, and we must then pause to realize the wonders of creation in the animal world. That is only a small part of the total creation.

Jolene Slingerland

In Michigan we have had a very minimal amount of snow this winter, Jolene. It is true, however, that there are some weeks of winter left as I write this. Yes, we feel much more involved when we have a relative in the war area. Although they are in great danger there, we know that the Lord is able to protect them and therefore to Him we must turn.

Derek Kreft

We have been looking each month for the news of the new arrivals, Derek. How we must often be brought to realize that the Lord controls all in His hand. As little children we have been taught to bring our needs and troubles unto Him. When things seem impossible, then we must, whether old or young, also learn, “To whom else shall we go?”

Brian Den Hertog

The dedication of a new church building is a very special occasion for a congregation, Brian. We read that at the dedication of the temple by King Solomon, the glory of the Lord filled the Lord’s house. It must be our prayer that this may also take place at times in your new church building. The poet said, “O Lord, I need Thy presence,” and we hope this may also be the need of many in your congregation, both young and old.

Karin Bertram

You are going to be a busy family for a while, Karin, but there will also be lots of things for you to do to help your mother. Whether they are boys or girls isn’t the most important. We hope that the Lord may make things well. Are you good at taking care of babies? You will have opportunity to become an expert if all goes well.

Jonathan Arnoldussen

Did you have good travelling conditions on your trip to Chilliwack, Jonathan? Even if the weather is favorable when you start, it can turn around so quickly. We see this also when Paul was travelling to Rome. We first read that the south wind blew softly, but the next verse reads, “But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind.”

Cindy Kreft

The winter months will soon be behind us again, Cindy, and the piles of snow will soon melt away under the rays of the sun. It is a reminder to us of our cold and hard hearts which need another Sun to warm and soften them. Even though it seems so impossible in the winter time, it is yet possible by an almighty power.

Charmain Huisman

There are three letters from you this month, Charmain. It must be that the mailman held them up. How did the mid-term exams turn out for you? One-half of the school year is already behind you. We speak often about time, but it is also true that if flies away. The Bible says that there is a time to every purpose, and then Solomon listed many purposes which came to mind. We must always remember how precious time is.

Jeremy Bertram

Do you go for a ride in the Model-T sometimes, Jeremy? What year is it? Automobiles have certainly changed since they first came out, but we can also say that of almost everything we have around us in our homes and businesses. The Lord Jesus said to Nlcodemus that a change must also take place with people. Do you know what it is?

Michelle Van Der Brink

Is everyone in your family feeling better again, Michelle? The flu usually lasts just a few days, but it certainly isn’t pleasant to have it? Were there quite a few at school who had it? It often is passed from one person to another. It sounds like there is lots to do on your farm, and with animals they need attention every days.

This finishes the letters again for this time. Our thanks to all the boys and girls for the answers to the quiz. God’s Word is as the seed which is planted in the springtime of your lives, and it is our prayer that the Lord may cause the seed which is sown to spring forth, as we read in Isaiah 61. We look forward to hearing from you again next month.

With love, Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

Janella Arnoldussen

Jonathan Arnoldussen

Brian Baum

David Beeke

Tom Beeke

Alan Berkenbush

Cathy Berkenbush

David Berkenbush

Sharon Berkenbush

Jeremy Bertram

Karin Bertram

Greg Bieeker

James Bouwmeester

Jennie Bouwmeester

Martin Dale

Jacqueline De Blieck

Lisa De Bruin

Geraldine DeBoer

Darin Den Boer

Janelle Den Boer

Neil Den Dekker

Brian Den Hertog

John Den Hertog

Elizabeth Den Hoed

Gerald Den Hoed

Sharlene Den Hoed

Sheila Den Hoed

Jodi Deur (2)

Jonathan Deur

Ryan Deur

Jason DeVries

Michael Driesen

Anita Droge

Annette Droge

Jennifer Droge

Gord Eckhardt

Sue Eckhardt

Rachel Ekema

Corwin Fluit

LaRissa Fluit

Thane Fluit

Daniel Geuze

Brian Hoogendoorn

Carrie Hoogendoorn

Kevin Hoogendoorn

Peter Hoogendoorn

David Hoogerheide

Katharine Hoogerheide

Cristina Hook

Susan Hook

Charmain Huisman (3)

Cynthia Huisman (2)

Trina Huisman (2)

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Julie Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Ronald Hulshof

Frank Kardux

Myrna Kardux

Kelly Kegel

Kevin Kegel

Kristie Kegel

Bryan Kleyn

Kerri Kleyn

Anita Klyn

Jim Kranendonk

Mary Kranendonk

Cindy Kreft

Derek Kreft

Maarten Kuivenhoven

Jason Lagge

Jennifer Lagge

Rachel Lagge

Tara Lagge

Joan Lamain

Sara Lamain

William Lamain

Daniel Lipsy (2)

Pete Lipsy (2)

Joshua Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Leanne Neels

Jeff Overbeek (2)

Timothy Prol

Bill Remijn

Heidi Remijn

Sonya Remijn

Daria Rus

Duane Rus

Jason Rus

Lisa Rus

Becky Schelling

Elise Schipper

Jeff Schipper

Matthew Schipper

Michelle Schipper

Brenda Slingerland

David Slingerland

Jolene Slingerland

Marcel Slingerland

Marco Slingerland

Tim Slingerland

Brenda Spaans

Leslie Spaans

Aaron Spicer

Michelle Spicer

Aaron Stubbe

Kevin Stubbe

Steven Stubbe

Adam Swann

Amanda Timmer

Angela Timmer

Craig Timmer

Suzanne Van Den Bosch

Michelle Van Der Brink

Connie Van Ginkel

Ryan Van Ginkel

Daniel Van Kempen

Dawn Van Seters

Doug Van Strien

Jesse Van Tilburg

Kristy Van Tilburg

Trina Van Tol

Jason Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

Corinna Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Marlene Van Wingerden

Paula Van Woudenberg

Diane VandenToorn

Jon VandenToorn

Marsha VandenToorn

Michael VandenToorn

Phillip VandenToorn

Kate Westrate

Nate Westrate

Richard Westrate III

Cindy Ymker

Denise Ymker

Greg Ymker

Mark Ymker

Mike Ymker

Jeff Zevenbergen

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