BIBLE QUIZ

Dear Boys and Girls,

Again we have a crossword puzzle this month, and this time it is based upon Lord’s Day 15 of the Heidelberg Catechism. As usual, you will find many of the answers in those texts which are listed with Lord’s Day 15 in back of your Psalter. Those in which these texts are used are marked with an asterisk (*).

Lord’s Day 15 speaks to us about the suffering of the Lord Jesus while here on earth. There is much to tell about His life, since He has spoken and taught many things. He went about doing good to many people, comforting, helping, and healing them. He even raised some from the dead. However, this Lord’s Day points only to His suffering.

This suffering, we are told, took place thoughout His entire lifetime. We hear of this in church especially in the weeks before Good Friday and Easter, but it must not be forgotten at other times of the year, since it was so necessary for the good of His church and people. Much suffering is taking place every day in the world around us. We see this if we visit hospitals and nursing homes, or other places of care. But none of this can be compared to the suffering of the Lord Jesus in His human nature while upon this earth.

His suffering was in body and soul. You have been taught that we too were created with both body and soul. The punishment for sin is in both body and soul, and the Lord Jesus willingly took this punishment upon Himself in the place of His people. What a wonder it must be that the Son of God left behind the glories of heaven to suffer and die for a people who have turned their back upon God! That is what we did in Paradise. Although He had no sin, He bore the punishment of sin for those who are His. It will be a reason for them to sing His praises and show Him honor throughout eternity.

We also find the name Pontius Pilate mentioned here. He is also remembered, but in a very different way. Who was Pontius Pilate? He was the Roman governor who declared the Lord Jesus to be innocent, but yet condemned Him to death. It was God’s way, but Pilate is always remembered here for his wickedness in judgment. How true are the words of Solomon in the book of Proverbs, “The memory of the just is blessed, but the name of the wicked shall rot.”

As we work through this quiz, we hope that we may give much thought to the things spoken of in this Lord’s Day. The Lord Jesus took upon Himself the sins of His people and the curse upon sin so that a cursed people might receive a blessing. It must be our prayer that we also may learn to understand the wonder of it, and therefore flee from sin, bowing before Him in true thankfulness.

ACROSS:

1. “And He is the _____ for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”*

6. “Christ hath redeemed us from the _____ of the law, being made a _____ for us.”*

8. In Isaiah 59 we read, “He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was _____ with zeal as a cloak.”

9. “His body shall not remain all night upon the _____.”*

10. “Whom _____ hath sent forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood.”*

11. Isaiah wrote, “As a sheep before her shearers is _____, so He openeth not His mouth.”

15. The Lord Jesus said to Nicodemus, “As Moses lifted up the _____ in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.”

17. “They that _____ me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head.”*

18. “Behold, I, having examined Him before you, have found _____ fault in this man.”*

19. Judas, having received a band of men and officers,... cometh thither with lanterns and _____ and weapons.

21. Pilate said unto the people the third time, “Why, what _____ hath He done?”

23. Jeremiah wrote, “The sin of Judah is written with a _____ of iron, and with the point of a diamond.”

25. There came to John one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with him, saying, “Come hither, I will shew thee the _____, the Lamb’s wife.”

26. In Hebrews 10 we read, “From henceforth expecting till His _____ be made His footstool.”

27. In Hebrews 2 there is written, “He by the grace of God should _____ death for every man.”

28. In the garden the Lord Jesus said to His three disciples, “My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto _____.”

29. The Jews said to Pilate, “We have a law, and by our law He ought to _____, because He made Himself the Son of God.”

DOWN:

1. “_____ therefore went forth again and saith unto them, “Behold, I bring Him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in Him.”*

2. “Because He hath _____ out His soul unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors.”*

3. At His last supper with His disciples, the Lord Jesus said, “This cup is the new _____ in My blood, which is shed for you.”

4. The Lord Jesus once asked His disciples, “Whom do men say that I the Son of man _____?”

5. “Hearing Jesus’ words, the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further _____ have we _____ witnesses?” (two words)

7. King Herod sent forth, and slew all the children in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years _____ and under.

8. “That the blessing of Abraham might _____ on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ.”*

12. The Jews said unto Pilate, “It is not lawful for _____ to put any man to death.”

13. After speaking to them, the Lord Jesus went forth with His disciples over the _____ Cedron.

14. “By whose _____ ye were healed.”*

16. In Revelation 19 we read, “And He _____ the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.”

20. “It is written, _____ is every one that hangeth on a tree.”*

21. As the Lord Jesus hung on the cross, there was a darkness over all the _____ until the ninth hour.

22. Hannah said, “For this child I prayed; ... therefore also I have _____ him to the Lord.”

24. John the Baptist forbad the Lord Jesus, saying, “I have _____ to be baptized of Thee, and comest Thou to me?”

25. The Lord Jesus said to the sick of the palsy, “Arise, take up thy _____, and go unto thine house.”

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:

“Buy the truth and sell it not.”

— Proverbs 23:23

Birthright — Genesis 25:33

Upharsin — Daniel 5:25-27

Yourselves — Matthew 25:1-9

Temple — Matthew 21:12

Hamor — Genesis 33:19

Egypt — Genesis 42:2

Threshingfloor — 2 Samuel 24:24

Request — Esther 7:3-4

Uncle — Jeremiah 32:9

Twenty — Genesis 37:28

Hittite — Genesis 23:13

Ahab — 1 Kings 21:25

Naomi — Ruth 4:3

Deliver — Matthew 26:1 5

Samaria —2 Kings 7:1

Eyes — Genesis 3:6

Lands — Nehemiah 5:3

Linen — Mark 15:46

Iniquity — Acts 1:18

Tyre — Nehemiah 13:16

Named — Acts 16:14

One — Matthew 13:35-46

Thirsteth — Isaiah 55:1

Again there are letters to answer —

Suzanne Van Den Bosch

Your letter is on top, Suzanne, so we will start with a letter to you. How many days off from school do you have at the Easter holidays? Everyone enjoys time off, whether it is from work or from school. But it always seems that those days pass by so quickly, even more quickly than school days.

Mary Bosch

Did Colin’s finger survive, Mary? Accidents can happen so quickly, especially with power tools. Do you speak a lot of Dutch in your home? Usually the more you use it, the easier it is, but when it is neglected for long periods of time, we find that we have problems in speaking it.

Krista Huisman

We are quite well, Krista. Congratulations to your grandmother and to you for her birthday. She has exceeded the age of those whom the Bible calls the very strong. Birthdays are always reminders to us that time flies away. In the Psalms Moses prayed to be taught to count his days. Do you know in which psalm this is to be found?

Daniel Geuze

Where did you get your pet deer, Daniel? Is he quite timid, or is he quite accustomed to you? We read of deer in the Bible also, but then more often under the name hart or hind. Can you think of some examples from Scripture? We at times see deer in our back yard, but, as you say, they can run very fast.

Rita De Vos

I think your little brother wanted to help with the Bible quiz, Rita. How old is he? Are you having nice weather in Holland? Is H. I. Ambacht quite a large city, or is it just a little village? I can’t recall ever being there, although I do remember seeing signs along the highway.

Aline Bosch

What kind of trees are you planting, Aline? It usually takes a number of years for a tree to grow. But afterwards it is surprising how large they can be. The Bible speaks about different kinds of trees, but also uses trees quite often as examples. I am sure you will know of some.

Jocelyn Den Hertog

Yes, Jocelyn, rain is certainly needed to make things grow. We can plant many things in our yard and gardens, but if they do not receive water, they soon wither away. Do you have a garden? Rabbits can be a nuisance for those who have gardens, but no doubt your bunny will not have the possibility to get into the garden. Sorry about that mistake in your name as it was listed.

Karin Bertram

Did everyone at school get the chicken pox, Karin? It is not pleasant to be sick, but it is a disease that most boys and girls have at some time. Every sickness is also a reminder to us of sin, since there was no sickness or diseases before the fall in Paradise. In the Bible we read how time and again those who were sick were brought to the Lord Jesus, and that we must still do.

William Bosch

It was nice to hear from you, William. Do you get up early to help with the milking? It is always nice when we can visit the farm and watch the chores being done, but those who live on a farm know that it is something that has to be done every day. Do you like farming? We find that it is mentioned already at the very beginning of the Bible.

Jeremy Bertram

Did you catch any opossums, Jeremy? We have been having problems with woodchucks, and have caught two so far. There are also opossums, but they do not seem to cause any problems for us. We hope you are feeling better again, so that you can be back in school again. Or would you rather be home?

Elizabeth Vandenberg

We don’t mark all the quiz answers received, Elizabeth. As you say, it would take a tremendous amount of time, and then we would probably have to send them back also. There are a variety of ages among those who answer, and I’m sure that everyone is doing their best.

Many thanks again to all the boys and girls for their answers to the quiz. As summer is now here, we hope you will also find time to be busy with your Bibles, just as you do at school. Above all, we pray that the Lord may guide and protect you wherever you may be or go, blessing His Word to your souls. We look forward to hearing from you.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

Jeremy Bertram

Karin Bertram

Nicola Bertram

Greg Bleeker

Tommy Boorsma

Aline Bosch

Eric Bosch

Mary Bosch

William Bosch

John Byl

Amanda De Boer

Nathan De Boer

Jack De Vos

Timothy De Vries

Christopher Den Breejen

Brian Den Hertog (2)

Jocelyn Den Hertog (2)

John Den Hertog (2)

Maria Derksen

Melissa Derksen

David Easterhoff

Corwin Fluit

LaRissa Fluit

Thane Fluit

Wylan Fluit

Daniel Geuze

Stephanie Geuze

Chris Heikoop (2)

Elena Heikoop (2)

John Heikoop (2)

Michelle Heikoop (2)

Katie Hoogendoorn

Tori Hoogendoorn

David Hoogerheide

Katherine Hoogerheide

Cynthia Huisman

Krista Huisman

Trina Huisman

Brenda Hulshof

Cindy Hulshof

Katie Hulshof

Melanie Kaat

Sheila Kaat

Bradley Kamp

Eric Kamp

Gregory Kamp

Jayne Kamp

Rebecca Kamp

Richard Kamp

Virginia Kamp

Amanda Kardux

Frank Kardux

Myrna Kardux

Kelly Kegel

Kevin Kegel

Kristie Kegel

Bryan Kleyn

Kerri Kleyn

Jacky Klok

Joel Knibbe

Karalyn Knibbe

Karla Knibbe

Randy Knibbe

Krista Kroesbergen (2)

Joan Lamain

William Lamain

Alexandra Marshall

Jennifer Marshall

Joshua Meeuwse

Lynne Meeuwse

Nathan Meeuwse

Nicole Meeuwse

Jacob Mol

Matthew Mol

Sarah Mol

John Mulder

Robert Mulder

Arie Roth

Peter Roth

Anne Schelling

Ruth Schelling

Eric Slingerland

Marc Slingerland

Jason Teunissen

Jennifer Teunissen

Jessica Teunissen (2)

Angela Timmer

Mandy Timmer

Bridget Touw

Suzanne Van den Bosch

Jennifer Van Ginkel

Ryan Van Ginkel

Tanya Van Ginkel

Crystal Van Grouw

Danielle Van Grouw

Melinda Van Grouw

Eric Van Ree

Jennifer Van Ree

Nicole Van Ree

Doug Van Strien

Jennifer Van Strien

Katie Van Strien

Peter Van Strien

Heidi Van Tilburg

Jesse Van Tilburg

Kristy Van Tilburg

Trina Van Tol

Rebecca Van Veidhuizen

Robert Van Veidhuizen

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

Andy VandenBerg

Elizabeth VandenBerg

Jon VandenBerg

Marian VandenBerg

Katelyn Vander Male

Keith Vander Male

Kristen Vander Male

Rachelle Vanderbush

Heidi Vanderspek

Bertus Velthove

Jacqueline Velthove

Pieter Velthove

Steven Velthove

Joseph Vergunst

Aaron Vis

Mark Vis

Nathan Vis

Cindy Ymker

Denise Ymker

Greg Ymker

Ilien Ymker

Jean Ymker

Mark Ymker

Mike Ymker

Nathan Ymker

WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT?

A young university graduate came to live in a village where a faithful minister preached. The young man was renowned for his cleverness, especially in mathematics.

Before long the minister and the scholar met. Before they parted the minister said, “I have heard that you are well-known for your mathematical skill. I have a problem I would like you to solve.”

“What is it?” eagerly replied the young man.

Solemnly the minister answered, “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

The text stuck. In vain did the young man try to shake it off — in his work, in pleasure, in studying — and at length his whole life was graciously changed.

— The Friendly Companion

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

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