Theocratic Ministry School Review
Closed-book review on material covered in Theocratic Ministry School assignments for the weeks of January 4 to April 19, 1999. Use a separate sheet of paper to write down answers to as many of the questions as you can in the time allotted.
[Note: During the written review, only the Bible may be used to answer any question. References that follow the questions are for your personal research. Page and paragraph numbers may not appear on all references to The Watchtower.]
Answer each of the following statements True or False:
1. Jehovah did not always dictate word for word what is recorded in the Bible. (2 Tim. 3:16) [w97 6/15 p. 5 par. 3]
2. Family harmony and the spiritual development of children depend entirely on the parents. (Prov. 22:6) [fy p. 85 par. 19]
3. Because sin was “crouching at the entrance,” there was no way for Cain to avoid committing serious wrongdoing. (Gen. 4:7) [Weekly Bible reading; see w94 6/15 p. 14 par. 11.]
4. As a teenager gets older, he should automatically be allowed more latitude in his choice of recreation. [fy p. 73 par. 20]
5. The desire to please our Creator provides the best motivation to tell the truth at all times. (Prov. 6:17) [g97 2/22 p. 19 par. 4]
6. In order to make ‘the sayings of our mouth and the meditation of our heart pleasurable to Jehovah’ in prayer, we should strive to be as eloquent as possible. (Ps. 19:14) [w97 7/1 p. 29 pars. 4-5]
7. The commands, statutes, and laws of Jehovah mentioned at Genesis 26:5 refer to those of the Law covenant. [Weekly Bible reading; see w92 7/1 p. 10 par. 8.]
8. When Jesus said “your faith has made you well,” as recorded at Luke 8:48, he meant that the sick woman needed to declare her faith in him as the Messiah before being cured. [w97 7/1 p. 4 pars. 2-4]
9. Genesis 11:1 is one of several Bible texts that use the term “earth” to refer to mankind in general, or human society. [g97 1/8 p. 27 par. 3]
10. Even if there was no measure of consent by Dinah, she still bore some responsibility for losing her virginity. (Gen. 34:1, 2) [Weekly Bible reading; see w85 6/15 p. 31 par. 4.]
Answer the following questions:
11. What did Satan suggest by the reasoning presented at Genesis 3:1-5? [Weekly Bible reading; see w95 7/15 p. 5 par. 1.]
12. At Revelation 19:15, what is represented by the “sharp long sword” that protrudes out of Jesus’ mouth? [Weekly Bible reading; see w90 5/15 p. 4 par. 4.]
13. What is emphasized by the fact that Moses provides specific dates in connection with the Flood of Noah’s day? [g97 2/8 p. 26 par. 4]
14. How did Abraham “call on the name of Jehovah”? (Gen. 12:8) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 7/1 p. 20 par. 9.]
15. In the context, what did Jehovah mean when he told Paul: “My undeserved kindness is sufficient for you”? (2 Cor. 12:9) [w97 6/1 p. 25 par. 3]
16. What evidently motivated Lot’s wife to look back, causing her to become a pillar of salt? (Gen. 19:26) [Weekly Bible reading; see w90 4/15 p. 18 par. 10.]
17. How do Christians view the purchasing of stolen goods? (Ex. 22:1; Jer. 17:11) [Weekly Bible reading; see w92 6/15 p. 30 par. 3; p. 31 pars. 1, 6-7.]
18. According to Genesis 33:18, how did Jacob show that he was not interested in associating with Canaanites? [Weekly Bible reading; see w95 9/15 p. 21 par. 4.]
19. How did Joseph’s actions described at Genesis 37:13 parallel those of Jesus? [Weekly Bible reading; see w87 5/1 p. 12 par. 12.]
20. What is the difference between God and men when it comes to expressing anger? [g97 6/8 p. 19 pars. 2-3]
Provide the word(s) or phrase needed to complete each of the following statements:
21. Imputing ․․․․․․․․ motives to others without ․․․․․․․․ cause is tantamount to judging them. [w97 5/15 p. 26 par. 5]
22. The authenticity of the book of Genesis is shown by its internal ․․․․․․․․, as well as by its complete ․․․․․․․․ with the remainder of the inspired Scriptures. [si p. 14 par. 8]
23. The examples of Rehoboam and Eli can help parents appreciate the consequences of being too ․․․․․․․․ or too ․․․․․․․․ in child rearing. [fy pp. 80-1 pars. 9-13]
24. Taking in ․․․․․․․․ is an important step in developing a godly ․․․․․․․․. [w97 8/1 p. 4 par. 5]
25. To report wrongdoing is an act of Christian principled love shown toward ․․․․․․․․, toward the ․․․․․․․․, and toward the ․․․․․․․․. [w97 8/15 p. 30 par. 2]
Select the correct answer in each of the following statements:
26. (Strict; Mild; Proper) discipline is a proof of a parent’s love for his child. (Heb. 12:6, 11) [fy p. 72 par. 18]
27. Genesis 7:6, 11 points to the year (2970; 2370; 2020) B.C.E., “when the deluge of waters occurred on the earth.” [Weekly Bible reading; see si p. 294 chart.]
28. At John 8:32, the freedom Jesus had in mind was freedom from (Roman rule; superstition; sin and death). [w97 2/1 p. 5 par. 1]
29. In the final fulfillment of Genesis 22:18, the seed refers to (Isaac; the Israelites; Jesus and the 144,000). [Weekly Bible reading; see w98 2/1 p. 14 par. 8.]
30. It was (obedience to the Mosaic Law; the reality of God and a wholesome fear of displeasing him; fear of punishment) that helped Joseph to resist immoral temptations successfully. (Gen. 39:9) [Weekly Bible reading; see w81 2/15 p. 7 par. 2.]
Match the following scriptures to the statements listed below:
Prov. 5:3, 4; 15:22; 20:11; Eph. 5:19; 2 Tim. 3:16
31. It is vital for parents to make sure that their children wholeheartedly believe in the importance of living a moral and clean life. [fy p. 67 par. 8]
32. Confidential talk between parents and their teenage children is vital to keep the lines of communication open. [fy p. 65 par. 4]
33. The key to improved singing at congregational meetings is having the right heart attitude. [w97 2/1 p. 27 par. 3]
34. Having an understanding of the teachings of God’s Word, the Bible, is a requirement for everlasting life. [w97 8/15 p. 6 par. 5]
35. To avoid the temptation of immorality, we must recognize that it is wrong and that it has disastrous and bitter consequences. [fy p. 93 par. 9]