Theocratic Ministry School Review
Closed-book review on material covered in Theocratic Ministry School assignments for the weeks of January 3 to April 17, 2000. 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. Sometimes we must wait to receive Jehovah’s blessings, since Jehovah knows our situation and provides for each need when it will do us the most good. (Ps. 145:16; Jas. 1:17) [w98 1/1 p. 23 par. 6]
2. The presence of the ark of the covenant alone did not guarantee success for the Israelites. Jehovah’s blessings depended on the spiritual standing and faithful obedience of those possessing the ark. (Josh., chap. 7) [Weekly Bible reading; see it-1 p. 167 par. 2.]
3. Today we are nourished spiritually by simply reading Jehovah’s utterances. (Deut. 8:3) [Weekly Bible reading; see w85 6/15 p. 17 pars. 15, 17.]
4. The principle highlighted in the Mosaic Law at Deuteronomy 23:20 shows that it is unloving for a Christian to charge interest when lending money. [Weekly Bible reading; see it-1 p. 1212 pars. 5-6; it-2 p. 259 par. 12; w86 10/15 p. 12 par. 9.]
5. The optimistic report of Joshua and Caleb was based on their firm belief in the strength and determination of the Israelites to overcome any obstacles that blocked their taking of the Promised Land. (Num. 13:30) [w98 2/1 p. 5 par. 4]
6. In referring to “the gift” in 1 Timothy, Paul was reminding Timothy of his anointing with holy spirit and the heavenly reward that awaited him. (1 Tim. 4:14) [w98 2/15 p. 25 par. 1]
7. The book of Joshua does not provide any vital link in the record leading down to the production of the Kingdom Seed. [si p. 46 par. 24]
8. The book of Judges is a record of men selected and appointed by Israel to rule the nation before the time period of the kings. [si p. 46 par. 2]
9. Gideon’s request, as described at Judges 6:37-39, shows that he was being overly cautious and suspicious. [Weekly Bible reading; see w88 4/1 p. 30 par. 6.]
10. By instructing his disciples ‘not to embrace anybody in greeting along the road,’ Jesus was emphasizing the urgency of the preaching work and the need to give full attention to this all-important assignment. (Luke 10:4) [w98 3/1 p. 30 par. 5]
Answer the following questions:
11. Why is it important that Jehovah’s words prove to be on the hearts of parents? (Deut. 6:5, 6) [Weekly Bible reading; see w98 6/1 p. 20 par. 4.]
12. How can a family head apply the principle noted at Deuteronomy 11:18, 19? [Weekly Bible reading; see fy p. 70 par. 14.]
13. What Scriptural indication is there that the runaway slave Onesimus had evidently been with the apostle Paul for a while before Paul wrote to Philemon? [w98 1/15 p. 30 par. 2]
14. When we see injustices or experience them ourselves, what can we do to avoid developing a despondent or pessimistic attitude? [w98 2/1 p. 6 pars. 2-3]
15. How did Joshua and Gideon show high regard for God’s law? (Deut. 20:8, 15-18) [si p. 41 par. 32]
16. How do the events described at Joshua 10:10-14 parallel what can be expected at Armageddon? [Weekly Bible reading; see w86 12/15 p. 23 par. 12–p. 24 par. 14.]
17. Name three benefits of sincere praise for worthy conduct. (Compare Proverbs 15:23.) [w98 2/1 p. 31 pars. 5-6]
18. In harmony with Joshua 20:4, how does one flee to the antitypical city of refuge? [Weekly Bible reading; see w86 12/15 p. 24 par. 16.]
19. How does Judges 5:31 indicate that Judge Barak’s victory over the superior forces of Sisera at the torrent valley of Kishon has significant meaning for our day? [Weekly Bible reading; see w86 2/15 p. 21 par. 4.]
20. How can we show regard for the principle behind the expression “they kept standing each one in his place,” as recorded at Judges 7:21? [Weekly Bible reading; see w82 6/1 p. 25 par. 17.]
Provide the word(s) or phrase needed to complete each of the following statements:
21. To experience more fully the blessing of Jehovah, we must continue to ․․․․․․․․ and petition Jehovah to help us to ․․․․․․․․ the teachings in his inspired Word. (1 Tim. 4:8, 9) [w98 1/1 p. 24 par. 6]
22. Flattery is so displeasing to Jehovah because it is motivated by ․․․․․․․․, it is neither ․․․․․․․․ nor ․․․․․․․․, and above all, it is ․․․․․․․․. [w98 2/1 p. 30 pars. 2-3]
23. The name Joshua means “․․․․․․․․,” and he was a prophetic type of ․․․․․․․․. [si p. 42 par. 5]
24. In harmony with Jesus’ illustration at Matthew 7:24-27, discreet parents can help their children stand up to stormlike pressures by giving them ․․․․․․․․ that will help them remain ․․․․․․․․. [w98 2/15 p. 9 par. 1]
25. The historical record in the book of Judges embraces the general time period from the death of ․․․․․․․․ down to the time of ․․․․․․․․, covering about ․․․․․․․․ years. [si p. 47 par. 5]
Select the correct answer in each of the following statements:
26. Taking measures concerning the disposition of one’s property in case of death is a (congregation matter; personal matter; requirement for true Christians). (Gal. 6:5) [w98 1/15 p. 19 par. 6]
27. Paul encouraged Philemon to receive (Onam; Onesiphorus; Onesimus) kindly but did not use apostolic authority to command him to do so or to free his slave. (Philem. 21) [w98 1/15 p. 31 par. 1]
28. A serious shortcoming that is implied in the account of the lepers who were cured by Jesus is their (lack of faith; disobedience; ingratitude). (Luke 17:11-19) [w98 2/15 p. 5 par. 1]
29. Since God approved of Rahab’s course, her words to the men of Jericho who were pursuing the Israelite spies indicate that (whether to lie is a personal decision; one is not obligated to divulge truthful information to those not entitled to it; she had not yet changed all her worldly ways). (Josh. 2:3-5; compare Romans 14:4.) [Weekly Bible reading; see w93 12/15 p. 25 par. 1.]
30. As recorded at John 13:5, the object lesson Jesus gave highlights the quality of (kindness; empathy; humility), which makes one disposed to perform the lowliest of tasks in behalf of others. [w98 3/15 p. 7 par. 6]
Match the following scriptures to the statements listed below:
Deut. 7:3, 4; 17:7; 25:11, 12; 28:3; Jer. 15:20
31. The Creator’s high regard for the reproductive organs should influence the decision a Christian makes regarding an appropriate method of family planning. [Weekly Bible reading; see w99 6/15 p. 28 pars. 1-4.]
32. We can have confidence in Jehovah’s support as we fulfill our commission to preach the good news of God’s Kingdom. [w98 3/1 p. 28 par. 1]
33. Heeding the Bible’s warning spares us the painful consequences that often result when a Christian yokes himself with an unbeliever. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 11/1 p. 20 par. 11.]
34. Enjoying God’s blessings does not depend on where we may live or serve or what assignment we may have in God’s service. [Weekly Bible reading; see w96 6/15 p. 15 par. 15.]
35. As authority for his instructions in 1 Corinthians chapter 5 on disfellowshipping, Paul quotes Jehovah’s Law. [Weekly Bible reading; see si p. 213 par. 24.]