Theocratic Ministry School Review
Closed-book review on material covered in Theocratic Ministry School assignments for the weeks of May 1 to August 21, 1989. 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. “Many peoples” and “mighty nations” refer to political nations and governments. (Mic. 4:3) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 5/1.]
2. That the book of Amos belongs in the Bible canon is established by Stephen’s paraphrase of three verses at Acts 7:42, 43 and James’ quotation from the book at Acts 15:15-18. [si p. 149 par. 6]
3. At Zechariah 1:3, the Jews were being urged to leave Babylon and return home to Jerusalem. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 6/15.]
4. The four horse-drawn chariots picture the angelic spirit forces who are commissioned to protect God’s servants on earth. (Zech. 6:1-3) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 6/15.]
5. According to Micah 7:4, even the best among the wayward Israelites was as hurtful or painful as a brier or thorn hedge to anyone getting too close. [si p. 157 par. 15; see also w89 5/1.]
6. Jesus denounced, not public prayers, but prayers that are said to impress listeners and draw their admiring compliments. (Matt. 6:5, 6) [Weekly Bible reading; see w86 11/1 p. 8.]
7. History reports the destruction of Moab, Ammon, and Assyria, just as Zephaniah had foretold. [si p. 164 par. 5]
8. Jesus’ words at Matthew 9:16, 17 indicate that he did not come to patch up or perpetuate Judaism but to institute a new system of worship. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 7/15.]
9. Jesus’ preaching instructions in Matthew chapter 10 were meant only for his 12 apostles. [Weekly Bible reading; see w87 8/1 p. 8.]
10. The Jews were unclean by reason of their neglect of pure worship. (Hag. 2:10-14) [si p. 167 par. 11]
Answer the following questions:
11. What despicable action provided the basis for Obadiah’s denunciation of Edom? (Obad. 12-14) [si p. 152 par. 8]
12. Who is the “anointed one” who is saved? (Hab. 3:13) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 5/15.]
13. What is the “pure language”? (Zeph. 3:9) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 6/1.]
14. What sort of sea creature could possibly have swallowed Jonah? (Jonah 1:17) [si p. 154 pars. 4, 5; see also w89 4/15.]
15. How could Joseph consider divorcing Mary secretly, since they were only engaged? (Matt. 1:19) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 7/15.]
16. What is one of the sublime truths highlighted in the book of Habakkuk? [si p. 161 par. 1]
17. Why did Jehovah commission the prophet Haggai? [si p. 166 par. 3]
18. Why were Jesus’ disciples faulted for ‘not washing their hands when about to eat a meal’? (Matt. 15:2) [Weekly Bible reading; see w87 11/1 p. 8.]
Provide the word or phrase needed to complete each of the following statements:
19. ‘Ripping apart one’s heart’ means that sincere, heartfelt ․․․․․․․ is needed for salvation during the day of Jehovah. (Joel 2:12, 13) [w89 3/15 p. 30]
20. The prophet Amos prophesied against the luxury-loving despoilers dwelling in houses of ivory in ․․․․․․․. [si p. 149 par. 9]
21. In fulfillment of Obadiah’s prophecy, ․․․․․․․ subsequently ceased to exist, and no trace of her descendants remains. [si p. 151 par. 5]
22. The prophet ․․․․․․․ foretold the birthplace of the Messiah. [si p. 156 par. 6]
23. “The Supreme Court” mentioned at Matthew 5:22 was ․․․․․․․. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 7/15.]
24. ․․․․․․․ will not provide security in the day of Jehovah’s fury. (Zeph. 1:18) [si p. 164 par. 7]
25. Jesus’ use of illustrations served the purpose of ․․․․․․․. (Matt. 13:10-15) [Weekly Bible reading; see w87 4/1 p. 8.]
Select the correct answer in each of the following statements:
26. The prophet (Joel; Amos; Obadiah) foretold that those calling on the name of Jehovah will get away safe when God executes judgment on the wicked. [si p. 147 par. 9]
27. “The city of bloodshed” was (Babylon; Nineveh; Jerusalem). (Nah. 3:1) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 5/15.]
28. Instead of going to Nineveh, Jonah set sail in the opposite direction to Tarshish, possibly identified with (Portugal; Spain; France). [si p. 154 par. 6; it vol. 2 p. 98]
29. “The messenger of the covenant” is (Jehovah; John the Baptizer; Jesus Christ). (Mal. 3:1) [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 7/1.]
30. The book of Nahum was written sometime before Nineveh’s destruction in (740; 632; 607) B.C.E. [si p. 159 par. 3; see also it vol. 2 p. 505.]
Match the following scriptures to the statements listed below:
Mic. 6:11; Nah. 1:2, 3; Hab. 3:16, 18; Hag. 1:4-6; Zech. 12:6
31. Never put material interests ahead of spiritual duties. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 6/1.]
32. Those having oversight among God’s people must be outstandingly zealous. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 6/15.]
33. Jehovah executes vengeance upon his enemies. [si p. 159 par. 8]
34. We must wait patiently on Jehovah for salvation. [si p. 162 par. 11]
35. A person cannot serve Jehovah acceptably while he is carrying on dishonest business practices. [Weekly Bible reading; see w89 5/1.]