BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

This month we again have a crossword puzzle for you, and it relates to the 13th Lord’s Day of the Heidelberg Catechism. As usual, the texts listed in the back of the Psalter for this Lord’s Day are used, and those questions will be marked with an asterisk (*).

As did the two previous Lord’s Days, the 13th Lord’s Day speaks to us about the Son of God. He is that unspeakable gift of the Father to His people, and all the words which are written about Him fall far short in describing Him. The bride in the Song of Solomon also found this to be true, and when words failed, could only say, “He is altogether lovely.”

That the Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, equal to the Father and the Holy Ghost, has been and is denied by many people, even though God’s Word clearly teaches this. There is much reason to be afraid of the false teachings which are found in the world today, because they do present many arguments to us, but always based on human understanding. People do not want to know of an infinite, incomprehensible, triune God. God Himself must teach us who He is, just as He taught Job and many others in the Old Testament and Saul of Tarsus in the New Testament.

As Saul travelled to Damascus to work destruction in the church of God, we find that he was stopped in the way, and he cried out that meaningful question, “Who art Thou, Lord?” It is our hope that many boys and girls, yes, adults also, may learn that prayer with him.

ACROSS:

1. “Having predestinated us unto the ______ of children by Jesus Christ to Himself.”*

5. In Psalm 49 we read, “For the redemption of their ______ is precious.”

7. In the parable which the Lord Jesus spoke to Simon the Pharisee regarding two debtors, He said, “And when they had nothing to ______, he (the creditor) frankly forgave them both.”

9. John wrote in the beginning of the book of Revelation, “Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own ______.”

11. In Deuteronomy 32 we read, “He led him about, He instructed him, He kept him as the apple of His ______.”

12. “______ the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”*

13. “Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your ______ conversation received by tradition from your fathers.”*

14. Job once cried out, “I know that ______ Redeemer liveth.”

15. “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath appointed ______ of all things.”*

16. “To the ______ of the glory of His grace.”*

20. The psalmist in Psalm 103 spoke of the Lord, saying, “Who redeemeth thy life from ______.”

23. Again in Psalm 49, speaking then of man, we read, “None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor ______ to God a ransom for him.”

24. Jairus said to the Lord Jesus, “My little daughter lieth at the ______ of death: I pray Thee, come and lay Thy hands on her, that she may be healed.”

25. At the Last Supper, the Lord Jesus said, “This is My body which is given for you: this ______ in remembrance of Me.”

26. “Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the ______ of his son.”

28. Boaz said, “Ruth the Moabitess have I purchased to be my wife, to raise up the name of the ______ upon his inheritance.”

29. The kinsman had said unto Boaz, “I cannot redeem it. Buy it for ______.”

DOWN:

1. “Ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, ______, Father.”*

2. Abraham said to Isaac, “My son, God will ______ Himself a lamb for a burnt offering.”

3. John wrote to the angel of the church of Philadelphia, “Behold, I have set before thee an ______ door.”

4. In Romans 3 Paul wrote, “Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? ______: but by the law of faith.”

5. “The ______ itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”

6. John wrote his second epistle “unto the elect ______ and her children.”

8. In Ephesians 2 we find written, “But now in Christ Jesus ______ who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”

10. Paul wrote in Romans 5, “Peradventure for a good man some would even ______ to die.”

14. The psalmist declared in Psalm 31, “Thou hast redeemed ______, ______ Lord God of truth.” (two words)

16. “For ye are bought with a ______.”*

17. In one of the last chapters of Hebrews, Paul wrote, “Let us ______ with patience the race that is set before us.”

18. Deborah and Barak sang, “There shall they rehearse the righteous ______ of the Lord.”

19. One of the soldiers with a spear pierced Jesus’ ______, and forthwith came there out blood and water.

21. “With the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without ______.”*

22. Zacharias, speaking of Christ, said, “Whereby the Dayspring from on high hath visited us, to give light ______ them that sit in darkness.”

23. “If children, then heirs, heirs of ______, and joint-heirs with Christ.”*

27. In chapter 53 Isaiah wrote, “When Thou shall make His soul ______ offering for sin, He shall see His seed.”

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:

“Whose Hope Is In The Lord His God.”

— Psalm 146:5

What — 2 Chronicles 20:12

Hand — 2 Kings 19:19

Obadiah — 1 Kings 18:12

Soul — Hebrews 6:19

Exceeding — Genesis 15:1

Helper — Hebrews 13:6

Obey — 1 Samuel 15:22

People — Joel 3:16

Eyes — Psalm 123:2

Israel — Acts 28:20

Salvation — Exodus 14:13

Is — Daniel 3:17

Nothing — 2 Chronicles 14:11

Trespassed — Ezra 10:2

House — Psalm 127:1

Elisha — 2 Kings 6:16

Lord’s — 1 Samuel 17:47

Ordered — 2 Samuel 23:5

Recall — Lamentations 3:21

Death — Proverbs 14:32

Hagar — Genesis 21:17

Isaac — Genesis 26:22

Side — Psalm 124:1

God — Genesis 49:25

Only — Numbers 14:9

Delivered — Numbers 21:34

Again there are letters to answer —

Willetta Les

Your letter is the first one this month, Willetta. Do you have relatives in Michigan and Ontario? When the electricity is off, we suddenly realize how much we depend upon it. Usually we make use of it without giving it any thought. Congratulations belatedly on your birthday.

Melanie Kaat

It was nice to hear that Bible is your favorite subject in school, Melanie. We hope it may be so even after you have finished your schooling. When we think of those who do not have Bibles in their homes, we must realize what a great privilege we do have. Some day, D.V., we may try a different kind of quiz, but it has to be one which makes you use your Bibles.

Aline Bosch

My birthday is the same as your mother’s, Aline. You do have a lot of family birthdays in a short time. How nice that your grandmother and uncle can pay you a visit. Have they been to visit you before? Since it is such a long trip, it doesn’t happen as often as you would like, I’m sure of that.

Karin Bertram

Thanks for the picture, Karin. The twins have certainly grown. They look like they enjoy having their picture taken. Do you have quite a large fish tank? Even in the many varieties of fish we may see the wonder of the creation and the greatness of the Creator. The poet sang, “O who can show His glory forth, or utter all His praise?”

Sheila Kaat

Yes, Sheila, whether we are old or young, we need that best gift of all, which is a heart to fear the Lord and to walk in His ways. We pray that all our young friends may feel their need for this gift and may bring that need unto the Lord. I’m sure the old people in the nursing home are always happy to see visitors, since their days can be very lonely.

Niki Bertram

It was nice to hear from you, Niki. Did you enjoy your stay in the cabin during your holidays? What did you do during the day while you were there? At the moment we have a fair amount of snow on the ground, which means that we spend more time indoors. Do write again, and be sure to give our greetings to your parents.

Mary Bosch

Again this month there were two answers sent in without a name given, so it does happen at times, Mary. It probably also takes place at school when papers are turned in to the teacher. Since we receive quite a few, it is practically impossible to guess whose it might be unless it is with others in the same family. Are you enjoying your holidays?

Jeremy Bertram

Did you catch any fish, Jeremy? In the Bible we read several times about fish being caught, both in a net and with a hook and line. How many cows are you milking each time? I suppose it means getting up early in the morning, doesn’t it? I’m sure another helping hand makes the job go more quickly.

Many thanks, boys and girls, for your answers again this month, and also for the seasons greetings sent to us. As we proceed into this year, may we continually pray for the Lord’s blessings in the studying of His Word. We need the light of the Spirit upon it, just as did the Ethiopian eunuch travelling along the highway to His home.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

Trust in God

Every joy or trial
Falleth from above,
Traced upon our dial
By the Sun of Love:
We may trust Him fully
All for us to do.
They who trust Him wholly
Find Him wholly true.
Stayed upon Jehovah,
Hearts are fully blest,
Finding, as He promised,
Perfect peace and rest.

Jeremy Bertram

Karin Bertram

Niki Bertram

Greg Bleeker

Aline Bosch

Eric Bosch

Mary Bosch

Heather Byl

J. Leendert Byl

John Byl

Lindsey Byl

Amanda De Boer

Geraldine De Boer

Nathan De Boer

Brooke De Meester

Jason De Vries

Priscilla De Vries

Brian Den Hertog

John Den Hertog

Maria Derksen (2)

Melissa Derksen (2)

Wendy Derksen

Jodi Deur (2)

Jonathan Deur

Ryan Deur (2)

Heather Driesen

Michael Driesen

Annette Droge

Jennifer Droge

Julie Droge

Sheryl Droge

David Easterhoff

Rachel Ekema

Ruth Ekema

Rebecca Erkelens

Jonathan Faasse

Corwin Fluit

LaRissa Fluit

Thane Fluit

Wylan Fluit

David Hoogerheide

Katharine Hoogerheide

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Benjamin Hults

Jamie Hults

Kelly Hults

Linda Hults

Melanie Kaat

Sheila Kaat

Eric Kamp

Gregory Kamp

Kelly Kegel

Kevin Kegel

Kristie Kegel

Bryan Kleyn

Kerri Kleyn

Alex Klyn

Harold Klyn

Andrew Krygsman

Anna Krygsman

Paul Krygsman

Peter Krygsman

Joan Lamain

William Lamain

Heather Langerak

Curtis Les

Leanne Les

Willetta Les

Jennie Marshall

Joshua Meeuwse

Lynne Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Amy Middendorp

Bob Middendorp

Gus Middendorp

Nellie Middendorp

Sarah Middendorp

Jacob Mol

Matthew Mol

Sarah Mol

Karen Nyenhuis (2)

Deanna Post

Jana Post

Bill Remijn

Heidi Remijn

Peter Remijn

Duane Rus

Lisa Rus

Marty Slingerland

Andrew Sporte

Jeff Taylor

Kent Taylor

Angela Timmer (2)

Mandy Timmer (2)

Bridget Touw

Suzanne Van den Bosch

Ryan Van Ginkel

Tanya Van Ginkel

Allison Van Grouw

Crystal Van Grouw

Daniellle Van Grouw

Glenn Van Grouw

Melinda Van Grouw

Andrelei Van Hierden

Sheila Van Maanen

Terry Van Maanen

Eric Van Ree

Jennifer Van Ree

Aletha Van Roekel

Doug Van Strien

Jenny Van Strien

Katie Van Strien

Peter Van Strien

Angela Van Tilburg

Jesse Van Tilburg

Kristy Van Tilburg

Teresa Van Tilburg

Trina Van Tol

Rebecca Van Veldhuizen

Robert Van Veldhuizen

Aaron Van Voorst

Jason Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

Corinna Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Marlene Van Wingerden

Matthew Van Wingerden

Heather Van Zeggelaar

Lisa Van Zeggelaar

Diane Vanden Toorn

Marsha Vanden Toorn

Michael Vanden Toorn

Alan Vandenberg

Jon VandenBerg

Marian VandenBerg

Rachelle Vanderbush

Bertus Velthove

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Velthove

Steven Velthove

Joseph Vergunst

Jacob Westrate

Kate Westrate

Melean Westrate

Nate Westrate

Cindy Ymker

Denise Ymker

Ed Ymker

Greg Ymker

Ilien Ymker

Jean Ymker

Mark Ymker

Mike Ymker

Nathan Ymker

Kelly Ziegler

Rachael Ziegler

NO NAME (2)

THE DYING TESTIMONY OF A LITTLE BOY

John Sim, a dear little boy, was carried away by consumption. His childlike heart seemed to be filled with joy about seeing Jesus. His simple prattle, mingled with deep questionings, arrested not only his young companions but pierced the hearts of some careless sinners who heard him, and greatly refreshed the faith of God’s dear people. It was the very pathos of song to hear the weak quiver of his dying voice sing out:

“I lay my sins on Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God.”

Shortly before his decease he said to his parents: “I am going soon to be with Jesus; but I sometimes fear that I may not see you there.” “Why so, my child?” said his weeping mother. “Because,” he answered, “If you were set upon going to heaven and seeing Jesus there, you would pray about it, and sing about it; you would talk about Jesus to others, and tell them of that happy meeting with Him in glory. All this my dear Sabbath School teacher has taught me, and she will meet me there. Now why did not you, my father and mother, tell me all these things about Jesus, if you are going to meet Him too?”

One day an aunt from the country visited his mother, and their talk ran in channels for which the child no longer felt any interest. On my sitting down beside him, he said: “Sit down and talk to me about Jesus; I am tired of hearing so much talk about everything else but Jesus; I am going soon to be with Him. Oh, do tell me everything you know or have ever heard about Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God!”

At last the child literally longed to be away, not for rest, or freedom from pain — for of that he had very little — but, as he himself always put it: “To see Jesus.”

— Friendly Companion

(Rock Valley bulletin)

The Anvil — God’s Word

Last eve I passed beside
a blacksmith’s door,
And heard the anvil ring
the vesper chime;
Then, looking in, I saw
upon the floor
Old hammers, worn
with beating years of time.

“How many anvils
have you had,” said I,
“To wear and batter
all these hammers so?”
“Just one,” said he, and then,
with twinkling eye,
“The anvil wears the hammers
out, you know.”

And so, thought I,
the anvil of God’s Word,
For ages skeptic blows
have beat upon;
Yet, though the noise
of falling blows was heard,
The anvil is unharmed —
the hammers gone.

— Unknown

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

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