Theocratic Ministry School Review
Closed-book review on material covered in Theocratic Ministry School assignments for the weeks of January 6 to April 21, 1997. 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. Years before the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead was established, the good news was brought to foreign fields by Witnesses who learned the truth abroad and returned to their homelands to preach. [jv p. 428 par. 2]
2. Gideon was able to defeat the Midianites because of his military background. [it-1 p. 933 pars. 1-2]
3. In fulfillment of Zechariah 9:2-4, Tyre was completely destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar. [si p. 169 par. 4]
4. Eve was correct when she stated that she had produced a son (Cain) “with the aid of Jehovah.” (Gen. 4:1) [it-1 p. 772 par. 2]
5. Although C. T. Russell was well-known as a gifted public speaker, it was his sincere interest in people that made him an effective evangelizer. [jv p. 404 par. 2]
6. The black race did not descend from Ham’s son Canaan, whom Noah cursed. [it-1 p. 1023 par. 5]
7. Among the “goats” mentioned at Matthew 25:31-46, who will suffer everlasting cutting-off, will be active members of Babylon the Great and their religious leaders. [Weekly Bible reading; see w95 10/15 p. 26 pars. 13-15.]
8. As a result of severe persecution in Europe, the number of publishers there decreased dramatically during World War II. [jv p. 454 par. 2]
9. Forgiving others clears the way for our sins to be forgiven by God. [Weekly Bible reading; see w94 9/15 p. 7.]
10. Gabriel is one of only two faithful angels the Bible mentions by name. [it-1 p. 876 par. 5]
Answer the following questions:
11. What striking method was used in London, England, in 1938 to advertise the convention talk “Face the Facts”? [jv p. 447 par. 2]
12. What two roles filled by Jesus Christ were described at Zechariah 6:12, 13? [si p. 172 par. 25]
13. The arrangement for congregations to share in making contributions to the Society Kingdom Hall Fund is an example of the application of what principle? [jv p. 344 pars. 3-4]
14. In what ways do humans benefit from Jesus’ sacrifice at this time? [kl pp. 68-9 pars. 17-19]
15. Why should we not hesitate to explain to householders that our work is supported by voluntary donations? [jv p. 349 par. 4]
16. In what sense did “Elijah the prophet” make an appearance in the first century, in fulfillment of Malachi 4:5? [si p. 174 par. 15]
17. How did sin spread to all men? [kl p. 58 par. 13]
18. Where in the book of Matthew do we find the sound counsel Jesus gave on settling serious difficulties? [Weekly Bible reading; see w95 7/15 p. 22.]
19. What is the “denarius” mentioned in Jesus’ parable recorded at Matthew 20:1-16? [Weekly Bible reading; see gt chap. 97 par. 6.]
20. List two things that have been proved by God’s permission of wickedness. [kl pp. 77-8 pars. 18-20]
Provide the word(s) or phrase needed to complete each of the following statements:
21. The first three Gospels are often called synoptic, meaning “․․․․․․․․.” [si p. 175 par. 3]
22. Greed caused ․․․․․․․․, Elisha’s attendant, to try to benefit materially from his master’s cure of ․․․․․․․․ leprosy. [it-1 p. 905 par. 2]
23. Refusing to heed a warning from the chiefs of the military forces, ․․․․․․․․ was assassinated by Ishmael and his men. [it-1 p. 903 par. 12]
24. Jehovah used the prophets ․․․․․․․․ and ․․․․․․․․ to rekindle His people’s enthusiasm for temple reconstruction. [it-1 p. 1018 pars. 4-5]
25. The “spirit” that departs from humans at death is the ․․․․․․․․ that originates with God. (Ps. 146:4) [kl p. 81 pars. 5-6]
Select the correct answer in each of the following statements:
26. There is evidence that Matthew wrote his Gospel in (Hebrew; Aramaic; Greek) and later translated it into (Hebrew; Aramaic; Greek). [si p. 176 par. 6]
27. (Jezebel; Sarah; Hagar) figured in a symbolic drama in which she represents the nation of fleshly Israel, which was cast off from Jehovah’s favor. [it-1 p. 1018 par. 2]
28. Many West Africans first became acquainted with the truth through the stimulating Bible discourses of (Edwin Skinner; W. R. Brown; Juan Muniz). [jv p. 433 pars. 2-5]
29. (Haman’s; Hamath’s; Hanun’s) prideful attempt at genocide of the Jews was frustrated by Queen (Ruth; Esther; Deborah). [it-1 p. 1024 par. 2]
30. Jesus became the Messiah at his (birth; baptism; resurrection), which took place in the year (2 B.C.E.; 29 C.E.; 33 C.E.). [kl p. 65 par. 12]
Match the following scriptures to the statements listed below:
1 Sam. 1:12-16; Matt. 4:8-10; Matt. 16:19; Jas. 1:13; 1 John 5:19
31. God is not the cause of the numerous hardships that plague mankind. [kl p. 71 par. 3]
32. Jesus’ true followers refuse to become involved in the political affairs of this world. [Weekly Bible reading; see w96 5/1 p. 12 par. 9.]
33. Knowledge concerning the Kingdom of God would open up the way to heaven for Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles. [Weekly Bible reading; see w91 3/15 p. 5.]
34. If on occasion we are misjudged by someone, a humble attitude and a respectful reply will usually achieve the greatest amount of good. [it-1 p. 1031 par. 5]
35. Christians have good reason to keep separate from the world. [kl p. 60 par. 18]