BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

During the month of March there is a special day set apart by the church for the purpose of prayer. Since March also brings to us the first day of spring, we are reminded then of the special need for the Lord’s blessing in the growing season of the year. If the plantings of the seeds in the fields and gardens do not produce their expected crops, hunger and famine would soon be the result. We see this taking place in foreign countries, but it could also happen here at home.

But who can cause a seed to germinate, to sprout, and to bring forth fruit? Many years ago the apostle said that one can plant and another can water, but that it is God who must give the increase. Therefore how necessary it is to turn unto the Lord at this time of the year for His blessing upon our efforts. Even though we are not actually planting seeds, we need the blessing of the Lord in anything that we do if it is to be to our benefit.

Thus we see so clearly the need of prayer. Prayer speaks of need. Since there are always needs, prayer also is always necessary. At no time of the day and at no time during the night are we without needs, and therefore it is good to set apart a time of prayer, not only on a special day of the year, but also each day of the year. Do we do that?

In Acts 4 we read that Peter and John went up to the temple at the hour of prayer, and in the book of Daniel it is told us how he prayed three set times each day. Do we also have a time for prayer? God is so worthy to be served, but He also invites our prayers, saying, “Open wide thy mouth, and I will fill it.” Therefore a praying people is also a blessed people, for the Lord has promised it.

The catechism tells us that we are to ask in prayer for all things necessary for soul and body. In the Bible we see time and again the many needs which were brought before the Lord. This will be seen in the answers to our quiz this month. As we search out these answers, we will notice that the Lord has never failed to answer the cry of the needy who call upon Him. It is our prayer that we together may become such needy ones before Him.

The first letters of the answers will spell out the cry heard in Luke 17, a cry which consisted of only six words.

Jehoshaphat prayed, “O our God, wilt Thou not ______ them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us.”

The prayer of Jabez was, “O that Thou wouldest bless me indeed and ______ my coast.”

Abraham’s servant prayed, “O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray Thee, send me good ______ this day.”

Hezekiah’s prayer was, “O Lord, I am oppressed; ______ for me.”

Bartimaeus’s request was, “Lord, that I might receive my ______.”

In Exodus 33 ______ prayed, “If I have found grace in Thy sight, shew me now Thy way.”

Nehemiah prayed, “O Lord, I beseech Thee, let now Thine ear be ______ to the prayer of Thy servant.”

When in the storm, the disciples came to the Lord Jesus, saying, “Lord, ______ us: we perish.”

One of the disciples came to Him with the request, “Lord, ______ us to pray.”

One of the petitions in that prayer is, “Lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from ______.”

King Asa cried unto the Lord, “Help us, O Lord our God; for we ______ on Thee.”

Saul, outside Damascus, cried out, “Lord, what wilt Thou ______ me to do?”

The request of the two travellers to Emmaus was, “______ with us; for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.”

The Canaanitish woman cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously ______ with a devil.” ______ prayed, “Lord God,... let it be known this day that Thou art God in Israel, and that I am Thy servant.”

Isaiah prayed, “Oh that Thou wouldest rend the heavens, that Thou wouldest come down, that the ______ might flow down at Thy presence.”

Jacob at Peniel said, “I will not let Thee go ______ Thou bless me.”

The prayer of the malefactor was, “Lord, ______ me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom.”

Daniel prayed, “O our God, hear the prayer of Thy servant, and his supplications, and ______ Thy face to shine upon Thy sanctuary.”

Moses prayed in Psalm 90, “Establish Thou the work of our hands upon us; ______, the work of our hands establish Thou it.”

Samson’s prayer was, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this ______.”

In Jeremiah 14 he cried out, “O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do Thou it for Thy ______’s sake.”

Solomon prayed, “Give therefore Thy servant an ______ heart to judge Thy people, that I may discern between good and bad.”

The publican’s prayer was, “God be merciful to me a ______.”

Your answers should be sent to

Garret J. Moerdyk

5211 Woodmont Drive

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

The answers to the crossword puzzle of last month are as follows:

ACROSS:

1. Adoption — Ephesians 1:5-6

5. Soul — Psalm 49:8

7. Pay — Luke 7:42

9. Blood — Revelation 1:5

11. Eye — Deuteronomy 32:10

12. In — John 1:1

13. Vain — 1 Peter 1:18-19

14. My — Job 19:25

15. Heir — Hebrews 1:2

16. Praise — Ephesians 1:6

20. Destruction — Psalm 103:4

23. Give — Psalm 49:7

24. Point — Mark 5:23

25. Do — Luke 22;19

26. Stead — Genesis 22:13

28. Dead — Ruth 4:1

29. Thee — Ruth 4:6-8

DOWN:

1. Abba — Romans 8:15

2. Provide — Genesis 22:8

3. Open — Revelation 3:8

4. Nay — Romans 3:27

5. Spirit — Romans 8:16

6. Lady — 2 John 1

8. Ye — Ephesians 2:13

10. Dare — Romans 5:7

14. Me/O — Psalm 31:5

16. Price — 1 Corinthians 6:20

17. Run — Hebrews 12:1

18. Acts — Judges 5:11

19. Side — John 19:34

21. Spot — 1 Peter 1:19

22. To — Luke 1:78

23. God — Romans 8:17

27. An — Isaiah 53:10

Again there are some letters to answer —

Irene Verheij

We are quite well, Irene. Thank you for the card. The scenery in your country is certainly very beautiful. We have to travel quite a distance from Michigan in order to see snow-covered mountains. To us New Zealand is a far country, but it would be nice to pay you a visit someday. How many miles did you travel on your holiday?

Suzanne Van Den Bosch

I’m sure it is nice to be situated in your new home, Suzanne. You wrote that it was very hot. Here they are predicting at least six inches of snow tonight, so we are experiencing just the opposite kind of weather. We are looking forward to spring, but you will soon have your winter weather. Does your brother plan to return to Holland?

Justus Verheij

What did you like best about your trip, Justus? No doubt there are many nice things, so it is probably not easy to pick out what you liked best. According to the map which Irene sent, you are never very far from the ocean. Are you happy to be back in school again? It of course means that your summer holidays are past.

Mamie De Boer

Welcome to the Bible quiz, Mamie. There is always room for more. As we look back over the list of names in the past, we see how the family names are quite often the same, but the first names change. It is our hope and prayer that many boys and girls will never forget the things which they have learned, and that it may have been blessed by the Lord in their hearts.

Judith Verheij

It seems there is lots to see and do in New Zealand, Judith, because we are always hearing about new places being visited. Everywhere we go, we are reminded of the greatness of the creation. It was all created in three days, as we can read in the book of Genesis, but a whole lifetime would not permit us to see all there is to be seen.

This finishes our letters for this time. Many thanks to all the boys and girls for their replies to the quiz, and it is our hope that we may meet again next month. We see the months and seasons pass by, but we know that we too travel through from day to day as one who passes by. Older people will tell us how quickly a lifetime is spent and the end draws near. May we beg the Lord to prepare us for that day.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

Melanie Bednarski

Stephanie Bednarski

Connie Bos

Jennifer Bos

Sara Bos

Amanda De Boer

Geraldine De Boer

Mamie De Boer

Nathan De Boer

Brooke De Meester

Heather De Meester

Neil De Meester

Jason De Vries

Priscilla De Vries

Titilupe Dehinsilu

Brian Den Hertog

John Den Hertog

Maria Derksen

Melissa Derksen

Heather Driesen

Michael Driesen

Rachel Ekema

Ruth Ekema

Rebecca Erkelens

Corwin Fluit

LaRissa Fluit

Thane Fluit

Wylan Fluit

Jim Greendyk, Jr.

Richard Heikoop

Jeshurun Hembd

Tori Hoogendoorn

David Hoogerheide

Katharine Hoogerheide

? Huisman

Cynthia Huisman

Krista Huisman

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Julie Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Benjamin Hults

Jamie Hults

Kelly Hults

Linda Hults

Amanda Kardux (2)

Frank Kardux (2)

Myma Kardux (2)

Daniel Koepsell

Joel Koepsell

Krista Kroesbergen

Andrew Krygsman

Anna Krygsman

Paul Krygsman

Peter Krygsman

Joan Lamain William Lamain

Dghenevway Lucky

Lisa Lugthart

Mandie Lugthart

Josh Meeuwse

Lynne Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Bob Middendorp

Cus Middendorp

Nellie Middendorp

Sarah Middendorp

Bill Remijn

Heidi Remijn

Peter Remijn

Billy Rose (2)

Bryon Rose (2)

Mike Rose (2)

Arie Roth (2)

Peter Roth (2)

Darla Rus

Jason Rus

Anne Schelling

Ruth Schelling

Eric Slingerland

Marc Slingerland

Marty Slingerland

Danielle Sporte

Brody Stapel (2)

Angela Timmer

Mandy Timmer

Bridget Touw

Carl Van Brugge

Renie Van Brugge

Suzanne Van den Bosch

Ryan Van Ginkel (2)

Tanya Van Ginkel (2)

Crystal Van Grouw

Danielle Van Grouw

Melinda Van Grouw

Carey Van Ree

Eric Van Ree

Jennifer Van Ree

Nichole Van Ree

Melinda Van Roekel

Nicholas Van Roekel

Doug Van Strien

Jennifer Van Strien

Katie Van Strien

Peter Van Strien

Trina Van Tol

Rebecca Van Veldhuizen (2)

Robert Van Veldhuizen (2)

Aaron Van Voorst

Angela Van Voorst (2)

Jason Van Voorst

Larissa Van Voorst

Rachel Van Voorst

Corinna Van Wingerden

James Van Wingerden

John Van Wingerden

Mark Van Wingerden

Marlene Van Wingerden

Matthew Van Wingerden

Heather Van Zeggelaar

Lisa Van Zeggelaar

Jaron Vande Hoef

Diane Vanden Toorn

Marsha Vanden Toorn

Michael Vanden Toorn

Jon VandenBerg

Marian VandenBerg Rachelle Vanderbush

Bertus Velthove

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Velthove

Steven Velthove

Joseph Vergunst

Irene Verheij

Judith Verheij

Justus Verheij

Aaron Vis

Mark Vis

Nathan Vis

Jacob Westrate

Meleah Westrate

Cindy Ymker

Denise Ymker

Greg Ymker

Mark Ymker

Michael Ymker

Nathan Ymker

Names, Titles, and Descriptions Given to Jesus Christ

Adam (1 Cor. 15:45)

Advocate (1 John 2:1)

Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:8; 22:13)

Amen (Rev. 3:14)

Ancient of days (Dan. 7:22)

Angel (Is. 63:9; Mal. 3:1)

Anointed (Psa. 2:2; 45:7)

Apostle (Heb. 3:1)

Apple-tree (Song of Sol. 2:3)

Author and finisher of our faith (Heb. 12:2)

Babe (Luke 2:16)

Beginning of the creation of God (Rev. 3:14)

Begotten of the Father (John 1:14)

Beloved (Song of Sol. 1:13; Eph. 1:6)

Bishop (1 Pet. 2:25)

Blessed (1 Tit. 6:15)

Branch (Zech. 3:8; 6:12)

Brazen serpent (John 3:14)

Bread of life (John 6:48, 51)

Bridegroom (Matt. 9:15)

Brightness of the Father’s glory (Heb. 1:3)

Bundle of myrrh (Song of Sol. 1:13)

Camphire (Song of Sol. 1:14)

Captain (Josh. 5:14; Heb. 2:10)

Child (Isa. 9:6)

Chosen (Matt. 12:18; Luke 23:35)

Christ (Matt 1:16; 2:4)

Commander (Isa. 55:4)

Consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25)

Corner-stone (Eph. 2:20; 1 Pet. 2:6)

Counsellor (Isa. 9:6)

Covenant (Isa. 42:6)

Covert (Isa. 32:2)

Creator (Isa. 43:15)

Cyrus (Isa. 45:1)

David (Jer. 30:9; Eze. 34:23; 37:24, 25; Hos. 3:5)

Daysman (Job 9:33)

Day-spring (Luke 1:78)

Day-star (2 Pet. 1:19)

Deliverer (Acts 7:35; Rom. 11:26)

Desire of all nations (Hag. 2:7)

Dew (Hos. 14:5)

Diadem (Isa. 62:3)

Door of sheep (John 10:7)

Eagle (Deut. 32:11)

Elect (Isa. 42:1)

Ensign (Isa. 11:10)

Eternal life (1 John 5:20)

Everlasting Father (Isa. 9:6)

Express image, (Heb. 1:3)

Faithful witness (Rev. 1:5; 3:14; 19:11; Psa. 89:37)

Fatted calf (Luke 15:23)

Feeder (Isa. 40:11)

Fir-tree (Hos. 14:8)

First-begotten of the dead (Rev. 1:5)

First-born from the dead (Col. 1:18)

First and last (Rev. 1:17; 2:8)

First-fruits (1 Cor. 15:23)

Forerunner (Heb. 6:20)

Foundation (Isa. 28:16)

Fountain (Zech. 13:1)

Friend of sinners (Matt. 11:19)

Gift of God (2 Cor. 9:15)

Glorious Lord (Isa. 13:21)

Glory of God (Isa. 40:5)

God (John 1:1; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 John 5:20)

God blessed for ever (Rom. 9:5)

Gold (Song of Sol. 5:11)

Golden altar (Rev. 8:3)

Governor (Matt. 2:6)

Guide (Psa. 48:14)

Habitation (Psa. 91:9)

Harmless (Heb. 7:26)

Head of the church (Col. 1:18)

Heir of all things (Heb. 1:2)

Help (Psa. 33:20; 40:17)

Heritage (Isa. 58:14)

High (Most) (Luke 8:28)

Highest (Psa. 18:13; Luke 1:32)

Holy One of Israel (Isa. 41:14)

Holy Child (Acts 4:30)

Holy One (Luke 4:34; Acts 3:14)

Honey-comb (Song of Sol. 4:11)

Hope (Acts 28:20; 1 Tim. 1:1)

Horn of salvation (Luke 1:69)

Husband (Isa. 54:5; Jer. 31:32)

I Am (Exo. 3:14; John 8:58)

Jacob (Isa. 41:8; 44:1, 5)

Jah (Psa. 68:4)

Jehovah (Isa. 26:4; 40:3)

Jerusalem (Song of Sol. 6:4)

Jesus (Matt. 1:21; 1 Thes. 1:10)

Image of God (2 Cor. 4:4)

Immanuel (Isa 7:14; Matt. 1:23)

Immortal (1 Tim. 1:17)

Inheritance (Eze. 44:28)

Invisible (1 Tim. 1:17)

Israel (Isa. 44:21; 49:3)

Judah (Rev. 5:5)

Judge (Mic. 5:1; Acts 10:42)

Just One (Acts 3:14; 7:52; 22:14)

King (Matt. 21:5; 25:34)

King everlasting (Luke 1:33)

King of Israel (John 1:49)

King of the Jews (Matt. 2:2)

King of kings (Rev. 17:14; 19:16)

Ladder (Gen. 28:12)

Lamb (Rev. 5:6-13; 13:8)

Lamb of God (John 1:29, 36)

Lawgiver (Isa. 33:22; James 4:12)

Leader (Isa. 55:4)

Life (John 14:6)

Light (true) (John 1:8-9; 3:19; 8:12; 9:5; 12:35, 46)

Lion (Rev. 5:5)

Living God (1 Tim. 3:15)

Living stone (1 Pet. 2:4)

Long-suffering (Exo. 34:6) Lord (Matt. 3:3; Mark 11:3; Rom. 1:3)

Lord of glory (1 Cor. 2:8)

Lord of lords (Rev. 17:14; 19:16)

Lovely (Song of Sol. 5:16)

Maker and preserver of all things (John 1:3, 10; 1 Cor. 8:6; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:2, 10; Rev. 4:11)

Man (Acts 17:31; 1 Tim. 2:5)

Master (Matt. 8:19; 23:8)

Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5)

Mediator of the new covenant (Heb. 12:24)

Melchisedec (Heb. 7:1)

Merciful (Heb. 2:17)

Messenger (Mal. 2:7; 3:1)

Messiah (Dan. 9:25; John 1:41)

Mighty God (Isa. 9:6; 63:1)

Minister (Heb. 8:2)

Morning-star (Rev. 2:28; 22:16)

Nazarene (Matt. 2:23)

Offspring of David (Rev. 22:16)

Ointment (Song of Sol. 1:3)

Our righteousness ()er. 23:6; 33:16)

Passover (1 Cor. 5:7)

Physician (Matt. 9:12)

Plant of renown (Eze. 34:29)

Polished shaft (Isa. 49:2)

Potentate (1 Tim. 6:15)

Power of God (1 Cor. 1:24)

Priest (Heb. 3:1; 4:14; 7:26)

Prince (Acts 5:31)

Prince of life (Acts 3:15)

Prince of peace (Isa. 9:6)

Prince of the kings of the earth (Rev. 1:5)

Prophet (Deut. 18:15, 18; Luke 24:19)

Propitiation (1 John 2:2; 4:10)

Purifier (Mal. 3:3)

Ransom (1 Tim. 2:6)

Reaper (Rev. 14:15)

Redeemer (Job 19:25; Isa. 59:20)

Refiner (Mal. 3:3)

Refuge (Isa. 25:4)

Resurrection (John 11:25)

Righteousness (Jer. 23:6)

Rock (Deut. 32:15; 1 Cor. 10:4)

Rod and staff (Isa. 11:1)

Roe and hart (Song of Sol. 2:9)

Root of David (Rev. 5:5)

Root and offspring of David (Rev. 22:16)

Rose of Sharon (Song of Sol. 2:6)

Ruler (Mic. 5:2)

Sacrifice (Eph. 5:2)

Salvation (Luke 2:30)

Samaritan (Luke 10:33)

Sanctification (1 Cor. 1:30)

Sanctuary (Isa. 8:14)

Saviour (Luke 2:11; Acts 5:31)

Second man (1 Cor. 15:45)

Seed of Abraham (Gal. 3:29)

Seed of David (2 Tim. 2:8)

Seed of the woman (Gen. 3:15)

Servant (Isa. 42:1, 19; 44:21)

Sharp sword (Isa. 49:2)

Shepherd (Zech. 11:16; John 10:11; Heb. 13:20)

Shield (Gen. 15:1; Psa. 18:35)

Shiloh (Gen. 49:10)

Solomon (Song of Sol. 3:7; 8:11-12)

Son (only-begotten) (John 1:14, 18; 3:16, 18)

Son of David (Matt. 9:27; 21:9)

Son of God (Matt. 4:3; 8:29; Luke 1:35)

Son of the Highest (Luke 1:32)

Son of man (Matt. 8:20; John 1:51)

Sower (Matt. 13:3)

Star and sceptre (Num. 24:17)

Stone refused (Matt. 21:42)

Strength of Israel (1 Sam. 15:29)

Strong God (Psa. 89:8; Rev. 18:8)

Substance (Heb. 10:34)

Sun of righteousness (Mal. 4:2)

Surety (Heb. 7:22)

Tabernacle (Heb. 8:2; 9:11)

Teacher (John 3:2)

Temple (Mark 14:58)

Testator (Heb. 9:16, 17)

Treasurer (Luke 12:33)

Tree of life (Rev. 2:7)

True (Rev. 3:7; 19:11)

Truth (John 14:6)

Vine (John 15:1)

Wall of fire (Zech 2:5)

Way (Isa. 35:8; John 14:6)

Well of living water (Song of Sol. 4:15)

Wisdom of God (2 Cor. 1:24)

Witness (Isa. 55:4)

Wonderful (Isa. 9:6; 28:29)

Word (John 1:1)

Word of God (Rev. 19:13)

Worthy (Heb. 3:3; Rev. 5:12)

Yesterday, today, and for ever (Heb. 13:8)

No bridegroom advanceth his bride to such honors by marriages as Christ doth; the mighty and glorious angels think it no dishonor to be the bride’s servants.

— From an old Banner of Truth

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

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