Theocratic Ministry School Review
Closed-book review on material covered in Theocratic Ministry School assignments for the weeks of September 2 to December 23, 2002. 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. Meditating on Jehovah’s marvelous qualities is a vital step in drawing close to him. (Ps. 143:5) [w00 10/15 p. 4 par. 6]
2. The joining of the two sticks mentioned at Ezekiel 37:15-24 has a modern parallel in that in 1919 the faithful anointed ones were unified under Christ, their “one king” and “one shepherd.” [Weekly Bible reading; see w88 9/15 p. 25 par. 13.]
3. Though higher critics of the Bible have called in question the historicalness of the book of Daniel, archaeological finds over the years have completely routed their assertions. [si p. 138 par. 4]
4. When what we hear comes from a seemingly authoritative source or someone who claims to have great knowledge, there can be no solid reason to reject it as false. [w00 12/1 p. 29 pars. 7-8]
5. The expression “the minor prophets” aptly describes the lesser importance of the last 12 books of the Hebrew Scriptures. [si p. 143 par. 1]
6. Amos was one of “the sons of the prophets” when Jehovah called him and sent him to prophesy to Judah and Israel. (2 Ki. 2:3) [si p. 148 par. 1]
7. Obadiah 16 foretells national extinction for the Edomite people as a result of their hatred for Judah. (Obad. 12) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 4/15 p. 30 box.]
8. The “pure language” spoken of at Zephaniah 3:9 includes the proper understanding of the truth about God and his purposes. [Weekly Bible reading; see w01 2/15 p. 27 par. 18.]
9. The reason that Jesus felt intense emotional pressure in the garden of Gethsemane is that he was concerned about how his death as a despised criminal would affect Jehovah and His holy name. (Matt. 26:38; Luke 22:44) [w00 11/15 p. 23 par. 1]
10. The “Philistine” that becomes “like a sheik in Judah,” as described at Zechariah 9:6, 7, prophetically describes members of the other sheep today who are trained by “the faithful and discreet slave” and given authority as needed. (Matt. 24:45) [Weekly Bible reading; see w95 7/1 p. 23 par. 14.]
Answer the following questions:
11. How can our responsibility to preach be compared to Ezekiel’s responsibility as a watchman? (Ezek. 33:1-11) [Weekly Bible reading; see w88 1/1 p. 28 par. 13.]
12. What parallel to Ezekiel’s vision regarding the dry bones was seen in modern times? (Ezek. 37:5-10) [Weekly Bible reading; see w88 9/15 p. 24 par. 12.]
13. What is the most convincing proof of divine inspiration of the book of Zechariah? [si p. 169 par. 5]
14. What is represented by the city in Ezekiel’s vision? (Ezek. 48:15-17) [Weekly Bible reading; see w99 3/1 p. 18 par. 22.]
15. How can it be reasoned on the basis of Isaiah 2:2-4 that events taking place in Israel today do not specifically fulfill Bible prophecy? [rs p. 223 par. 3]
16. What lesson can be learned from Daniel’s reaction to the king’s decree that no petition be made to any god or man other than the king for 30 days? (Dan. 6:7-10) [Weekly Bible reading; see dp p. 125 pars. 25-8.]
17. In proclaiming what message of Jehovah has the remnant been like a lion among the nations? (Mic. 5:8) [Weekly Bible reading; see w81 7/15 p. 23 par. 10.]
18. What is meant by the expression “with his own rods you pierced the head of his warriors,” at Habakkuk 3:14? [Weekly Bible reading; see w00 2/1 p. 22 par. 15; w81 8/1 p. 29 pars. 6-7.]
19. What is indicated by the use of the word “probably” at Zephaniah 2:3? [Weekly Bible reading; see w01 2/15 p. 19 par. 8.]
20. According to Zechariah 8:6, in the years since 1919, how has Jehovah accomplished what might have seemed too difficult from a human standpoint? [Weekly Bible reading; see w96 1/1 p. 16 pars. 18-19.]
Provide the word(s) or phrase needed to complete each of the following statements:
21. We speak to Jehovah by means of ․․․․․․․․, which is worshipful address to God; in turn, the principal means by which he speaks with us is through his ․․․․․․․․. (Ps. 65:2; 2 Tim. 3:16) [w00 10/15 p. 5 pars. 2-3]
22. Jesus Christ can be identified as Michael by comparing Jude 9 with 1 Thessalonians 4:16 (Revised Standard), where Jesus Christ’s command for the resurrection to begin is described as “․․․․․․․․”; moreover, the name Michael means “․․․․․․․․ ․․․․․․․․,” evidently indicating that Jesus is the one who takes the lead in upholding Jehovah’s sovereignty and destroying God’s enemies. [rs p. 218 pars. 1-2]
23. “The going forth of the word to restore and to rebuild Jerusalem” occurred in ․․․․․․․․, marking the beginning of 69 weeks of years, which ended with the appearance of the Messiah in ․․․․․․․․. (Dan. 9:25) [Weekly Bible reading; see dp p. 190 par. 20–p. 191 par. 22.]
24. Joel 2:31, which tells of the sun turning into darkness, parallels Matthew 24:29, 30, where ․․․․․․․․ describes his coming as the Son of man with ․․․․․․․․. [si p. 147 par. 13]
25. ․․․․․․․․ prophecy concerning Assyria and its capital city, ․․․․․․․․, exalts Jehovah’s justice and supremacy and gives us confidence that Jehovah will mete out justice to all the wicked. [si p. 160 par. 11]
Select the correct answer in each of the following statements:
26. The book of Ezekiel emphasizes that Jehovah is (generous; humble; holy) and makes known that (the development of one’s personality; the sanctification of Jehovah’s name; being a good neighbor) is more important than anything else. [si p. 137 par. 33]
27. Ezekiel, who lived at the same time as Daniel, confirms that Daniel was an actual person, naming him along with (Noah and Job; Moses and Joshua; Elijah and Elisha). [si p. 138 par. 2]
28. In harmony with Daniel 2:34, 35, 45, the stone that strikes and crushes the image represents (Armageddon; hard-hitting judgment messages proclaimed by God’s people; the Messianic Kingdom). [si p. 142 pars. 20, 23]
29. The symbolic nation of locusts mentioned at Joel 1:4-6 represents (the nation of Israel; anointed Christians; the Roman armies). (Acts 2:1, 14-17) [Weekly Bible reading; see w98 5/1 p. 9 par. 9.]
30. “The kingdom of the Son of his love” mentioned at Colossians 1:13 is (the Messianic Kingdom; Christ’s rule over the Christian congregation from Pentecost of 33 C.E. onward; the Thousand Year Reign of Christ). [rs p. 232 par. 4]
Match the following scriptures to the statements listed below:
Hos. 6:6; Joel 2:32; Zech. 4:6, 7; 13:3; Rom. 12:2
31. We must not allow the cultural or secular standards of this system of things to shape our thinking. [w00 11/1 p. 21 par. 5]
32. What pleases God is, not a multitude of formalistically offered sacrifices, but expressions of loyal love based on knowing him. [Weekly Bible reading; see si p. 145 par. 16.]
33. Knowing, respecting, and relying on the person bearing the divine name is essential for salvation. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 3/15 p. 30 box.]
34. God’s purpose is accomplished, not because of any human power, but by means of his spirit, which enables his servants to overcome mountainous obstacles and to endure in divine service. [si p. 169 par. 2]
35. The loyalty that marks Jehovah’s organization transcends every human relationship, such as that of close flesh-and-blood relatives. [si p. 171 par. 24]