Theocratic Ministry School Review
Closed-book review on material covered in Theocratic Ministry School assignments for the weeks of May 6 to August 19, 1996. 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. Whether we are able to give much or little, it is Scriptural to earnestly beg for the privilege of assisting our faithful Christian brothers who find themselves in need of life’s necessities. (2 Cor. 8:1-4) [jv p. 314 par. 1]
2. ‘Gog of Magog’ is a symbolic reference to the governments of this world. (Ezek. 38:2) [Weekly Bible reading; see w91 8/15 p. 27 par. 2.]
3. Just as Oholah was the older sister of Oholibah, as depicted in Ezekiel chapter 23, so Roman Catholicism is the older sister of Protestantism, and both organizations have defiled themselves by committing spiritual adultery with the commercial and political powers of the world. [Weekly Bible Reading; see w89 4/1 30.]
4. Jehovah’s Witnesses have increased in number to the point that they outnumber the population of scores of individual nations. [jv p. 278 par. 3]
5. Cornelius was the first Gentile to become a Christian. [it-1 p. 513 pars. 3, 4]
6. James 4:17 and Ezekiel 33:7-9 harmonize, showing that it is knowledge of what God requires of us that makes us accountable to him. [Weekly Bible reading; see w93 4/1 p. 7 par. 1.]
7. Daniel proved himself to be a true prophet by explaining the meaning of the dream image after King Nebuchadnezzar described it to him. [Weekly Bible reading; see Daniel 2:7-9, 26.]
8. The water that flows from the visionary temple described at Ezekiel 47:1 represents the cleansing power of baptism. [Weekly Bible reading; see w88 9/15 p. 27 par. 20.]
9. The example of Balaam stands as a warning to all who are headstrong and who persist in ignoring God’s will as they pursue selfish gain. (Jude 11) [it-1 p. 244 par. 4]
10. The faithful secretary of the prophet Jeremiah who was promised preservation through the siege and destruction of Jerusalem was Ebed-melech. [it-1 p. 259 par. 5]
Answer the following questions:
11. In what ways did Charles Taze Russell demonstrate that he took to heart Jesus’ words about seeking first the Kingdom? (Matt. 6:33) [jv p. 284 par. 1]
12. Of what do the conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses give undeniable evidence? [jv p. 254 pars. 2, 3]
13. In what way must Jehovah’s anointed Witnesses and their associates be like Ezekiel? (Ezek. 11:25) [Weekly Bible reading; see w88 9/15 p. 16 par. 3.]
14. Why were separate meetings for young ones in the congregation discontinued in 1938? [jv p. 246 par. 1]
15. In what ways did Queen Athaliah imitate her mother, Jezebel? [it-1 p. 209 par. 3]
16. What is the meaning of the divine name, Jehovah? [kl p. 25 par. 7]
17. When a true Christian falls into need, who has the primary responsibility to provide material assistance, and what is the Scriptural basis for your answer? [jv p. 305 par. 1]
18. Who substituted for Naomi in levirate marriage to Boaz? [it-1 p. 347 par. 8]
19. What prophet referred to the earth as a “circle,” and where in the Scriptures is this written? [kl p. 17 par. 14]
20. What does seeking first the Kingdom really mean? [jv p. 295 par. 1]
Provide the word(s) or phrase needed to complete each of the following statements:
21. In fulfillment of Ezekiel 21:26, the “high” kingdom of ․․․․․․․․ was ‘brought low’ by being destroyed in ․․․․․․․․, and the “low” ․․․․․․․․ kingdoms were “put on high,” leaving them in control of the earth without interference by a typical ․․․․․․․․ of God. [Weekly Bible reading; see w88 9/15 p. 19 par. 16.]
22. Part of the book of ․․․․․․․․ is actually ․․․․․․․․ written in advance, focusing on the power struggle of the great dynasties down through the centuries. [si p. 138 par. 1]
23. The expression “my servant David” at Ezekiel 34:23 was written long after the death of ․․․․․․․․; it is a prophetic statement and refers to ․․․․․․․․. [si p. 137 par. 31]
24. Between January 1946 and August 1948, Jehovah’s people provided ․․․․․․․․ and ․․․․․․․․ for Witnesses living in at least 18 countries that were affected by ․․․․․․․․. [jv p. 308 pars. 3, 4]
25. Milestones in spiritual growth were reached in 1931 when we adopted the name ․․․․․․․․, in 1935 when the ․․․․․․․․ was identified, in 1950 when the ․․․․․․․․ was released, and in 1962 when we had our understanding corrected about ․․․․․․․․. [jv p. 260 par. 3–p. 264 par. 2]
Select the correct answer in each of the following statements:
26. The experience of (Abigail; Dorcas; Dinah) illustrates the truthfulness of the principle at 1 Corinthians 15:33. [it-1 p. 627 par. 3]
27. Cyrus conquered the city of (Jerusalem; Babylon; Nineveh) by diverting the waters of the (Tigris; Jordan; Euphrates) River so that his troops could enter the city. [it-1 p. 567 par. 1]
28. His given name was Joseph, but because of his warmheartedness and generosity, he became known as (Andrew; Barnabas; Bartholomew), meaning “Son of (Sorrow; Joy; Comfort).” [it-1 p. 257 pars. 3, 4]
29. Belshazzar, the firstborn son of (Cyrus; Nabonidus; Nebuchadnezzar), is mentioned in the Bible account only by (Ezekiel; Daniel; Isaiah), and archaeological evidence agrees with the historicity of the account. [it-1 p. 282 par. 11]
30. The fall of Babylon was foretold by (Daniel and Hosea; Joel and Amos; Isaiah and Jeremiah). [kl p. 18 par. 17]
Match the following scriptures to the statements listed below: 2 Chron. 14:2-5; Ps. 78:40, 41; Isa. 55:10, 11; Dan. 1:8, 11-13; 1 Cor. 9:16
31. To emphasize the importance of the preaching work, a 1949 Watchtower declared: “Jehovah has made preaching the most important work any of us could do in this world.” [jv p. 292 par. 4]
32. Young Christians should not hesitate to respectfully make known to authorities and fellow students that they will not violate their godly conscience. [Weekly Bible reading; see w92 11/1 p. 14 par. 17.]
33. God’s original purpose for mankind and the earth will be accomplished. [kl p. 9 par. 10]
34. Faithful servants of Jehovah courageously oppose apostasy and work diligently to promote pure worship. [it-1 p. 183 pars. 11, 12]
35. God has feelings, and the choices we make matter to him. [kl p. 14 par. 8]