General Statements about Children:
“He that __________________ his rod _____________________ his son: but he that __________________ him chasteneth him betimes.” Prov. 13:24
Who is very likely to bring his mother to shame (the prodigal; the prodigy; the wicked daughter; the child left to himself)? Prov. 29:15
“Chasten thy ____________________ while there is ___________________, and let not thy soul spare for his ________________________.” Prov. 19:18
Who does scripture say is apt to make a glad father (a beautiful daughter; an intelligent son; wonderful grandchildren; a wise son)? Wise – Prov. 15:20
” ________________________________ is bound in the ________________________ of a child; but the rod of ____________________________ shall drive it far from him.” Prov. 22:15
Children born to young couples are (debts for life; arrows in the hand the mighty; long-term tax credits; farm hands in our old age). “As arrows are in the hand of mighty man, so are children of youth” Ps. 127:4
“Withhold not ______________________________ from the ____________________: for if thou beatest him with the ____________________, he shall not _________________________.” – Prov. 23:13
Children’s children are (worrisome; more precious than children; the crown of old men; money pits). Pr.17:6
“_____________________ up a ___________________________ in the way he should go: and when he is _________________________, he will not depart from it.” Prov. 22:6
A child may be know by his (eyes; pets; doings; shoe size). Prov. 20:11
Any time is the right time, but it might be best to remember our Creator (in Sunday School; in the days of our youth; before the evil days come; during catechism classes). Ecc. 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the
What should be done to the child who smiteth his parents (reform school; counseling; execution; strap explosives on him and send him to Iran). Ex. 21:15
Which of the following is “companion of a destroyer” (the kid who won’t eat his vegetables; parent robbers; cat killers; toy batterers). Prov 28:24
The ravens of the valley will (frighten; poop on; pick out the eyes of; nest in the trees of ) children who mock their parents. Prov. 30:17
Rather than provoking their children, fathers are exhorted to (spank them; nurture them; admonish them; encourage them). Ye fathers, provoke not children wrath: bring them up in nurture/admonition – Eph. 6:4
At least in one sense, of what is the kingdom of God (eternal; Heaven; Christ; like little children). Ma 19:14
Moses said that he who curses his father and mother should (be spanked; grounded; sent to congress; die the death). Mrk. 7:10
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much _________________________, and said unto them, ____________ the little _____________________ to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14
What is the first command with promise (believe on the Lord Jesus Christ; repent of thy sin; honour thy Father and mother; get on the ark – now!). Eph. 6:2
“When I was a ____________________, I spake as a ________________________, I understood as a _____________________, I thought as a ____________________: but when I became a man, I put away ______________ things.” I Cor. 13:11
Mothers and Children:
Which of these mothers wept bitterly when she thought that her child was going to die (Hannah; Huldah; Brunhilda; Hagar)? Hagar Gen. 21:16
Who was that child (Isaac; Ishmael; Ithamar; Isaiah)? Ishmael
Whose mother put her son in danger to drowning and crocodiles (Marian; Meriam; Marilyn; Mary)? Meriam
What was that mother’s name (Naomi; Jochebed; the Bible doesn’t tell us; Ruth)? Jochebed – Ex. 6:20
Who was the son of Hannah (Isaac; Noah; Samuel; Isaiah)? Samuel – I Sam. 1:20
Name a Bible character who had two mothers, one natural and the other adopted (Noah; Timothy; Moses; Esau). Moses
Whose children were executed in punishment for the slaughter of the Gibeonites (Deborah; Leah; Rizpah; Sarah)? Rizpah – II Sam.21:9-10
To whom was the mother speaking when she said “O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it” (David; Eli; Solomon; Ahab)? Solomon – I Kings 3:26
About whom was Isaiah speaking when he said, “Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb” (Sarah; Israel; Bathsheba; Hannah)? Israel – Isa. 49:15
What son had never been “displeased” by his father, and thus who turned out bad (Hophni; Phineas; Absalom; Adonijah)? Adonijah – I Kings 1:6
Who loved Jacob more than Esau (Rachel; Rebekah; Rahab; Ruth)? Rebekah – Gen. 25:28
Who was made a beautiful little coat by his mother (Samuel; Joseph; Isaac; Jacob)? Samuel – 2:19
Who was given a beautiful coat by his father (Samuel; Joseph; Isaac; Jacob)? Gen. 37:3
Who adopted her own grandson (Rahab; Naomi; Vashti; Michal). Naomi Ruth 4
Who was Timothy’s mother (Lois; Eunice; Mary; Michel)? Eunice – II Tim. 1:5
Who was Lois’ grandson (Paul; Timothy; Silas; Titus)? Timothy – II Tim. 1:5
Who was past age when she conceived because she judged the Lord faithful who had promised her a son (Rachel; Rebekah; Sara; Sarah). Sara – Heb. 11:11
Fathers and Children:
Who was the father of Ishamel (Mohammed; Abraham; Isaac; Barak)? Abraham
Who was the father of Meriam (Aaron; Amram; Abijam; Amos)? Amram – Ex. 6:20
Who was the son of Elkanah (Isaac; Noah; Samuel; Isaiah)? Samuel – I Sam. 1:20
Who said that Jacob had done foolishly in keeping him from kissing his grandchildren (Ishmael; Isaac; Abraham; Laban)? Laban – Gen. 31:28
“The father of the ___________________________ shall greatly __________________: and he that begetteth a ____________________ child shall have _________________ of him.” Prov 23:24
Who had the most notoriously dysfunctional family (David; Jacob; Solomon; Peter)? Jacob? Gen. 37:35
Who fasted and prayed for his baby son, after he had caused the little boy’s illness (Eli; David; Saul; Jepthath)? David – II Sam. 12:16
Who loved Esau more than Jacob (Abraham; Isaac; Ishmael; Isaiah)? Isaac – Gen. 25:28
Who gave up one son but adopted two sons to replace him (Abraham; Isaac; Jacob; Ishmael)? Gen 48:5
Whom did Israel love most (Levi; Judah; Joseph; Benjamin)? Joseph – Gen. 37:3
Who was so grieved over his son that he wished that he could have died in his place (Eli; David; Solomon; Elijah)? David – II Sam. 18:33
“He that begetteth a ____________________ doeth it to his _________________: and the father of a fool hath no ____________________.” Prov 17:21
A group of boys teased (Elijah; Elisha; David; Samson) about the condition of his pate and were attacked by bears as God’s punishment. Elisha – II Kings 2:23-24
Who adopted his uncle’s daughter Hadassah (Menahem; Micah; Mephibosheth; Mordecai). Ester 2:7
Who was the father of Ichabod (David; Solomon; Eli; Phinehas). Phin – I Sam. 4:19-21
Who was the Father of Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Menahem; Mephibosheth; Isaac; Isaiah). Isa 8:1-4
Who sought the help of Christ for his dying daughter (Peter; Paul; Joseph; Jairus)? Jairus – Mk. 5:23
Whose father’s substance was wasted with riotous living (prodigy; progeny; prodigal; prophet Amos)?
In contrast to God’s generosity to His prayerful children, Christ speaks about (evil fathers; proud daughters; prodigal sons; greedy grandchildren). Evil fathers – Matthew 7:11 If ye being evil, know how to give good
Who was the little girl who was too surprised or frightened to open the door to Peter (Rhonda; Rhoda; Rodda; Rachel). Rhoda – Acts 12:13