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1997-10-04 - Angels
The Comprehensive Series, Part 11
Last week we covered the topic of eternity briefly. This led us to the sovereign
government of God in which He created Heavenly beings ( Angels ) prior to
creating the universe. Angels are mentioned 273 times in the Bible and they
are a very large part of God's governing process. The word angel comes from
the Greek, meaning "messenger." In this age we can know nothing about the
angels through our senses, (sight, sound, taste, touch or smell). Angels
move from place to place and are not limited to the tangible physical realm
that we understand and that we live in. Truly what we can only know about
them is what we read in the Holy Scriptures. Since they are very important
I am going to list some scriptures about them along with some facts regarding
them. Again I hope this part of my comprehensive Bible study series brings
greater depth to your studies through the entire word of God. Amen
ANGELS
The following verses about the government of God is where we left off at
last week.
Psalm 103:19-22 Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens; And
his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty
in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts, Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Bless Jehovah, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless Jehovah,
O my soul.
Angels Are Created By God
Psalm 148:2-5 Praise ye him, all his angels: Praise ye him, all his host.
Praise ye him, sun and moon: Praise him, all ye stars of light. Praise him,
ye heavens of heavens, And ye waters that are above the heavens. Let them
praise the name of Jehovah; For he commanded, and they were created.
Angels Are Invisible
Hebrews 1:13-14 But of which of the angels hath he said at any time, Sit
thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet?
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake
of them that shall inherit salvation?
Angels have Great Power
Psalm 103: 20 Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength,
that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
We Are Not to Worship Angels!
Colossians 2:18 Let no man rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility
and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he hath seen,
vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind.
There are Vast Numbers of Angels
Hebrews 12:22 but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the
living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels.
Angels do not reproduce but were all individually created By God. There are
classes of angels -- good and bad. There are good angels that carry out His
desires and will. There are bad angels or demons that work against God's
will and do the will of satan. Angels also have grades or ranks and they
vary in ability and power.
MICHAEL
Michael is the chief angel to the Jews. - Michael means "like unto God."
Chief Angel Daniel 10:13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood
me one and twenty days; but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came
to help me: and I remained there with the kings of Persia.
Even Michael the chief angel could not match his power with Satan's power,
but called upon the Lord .Jude 9 But Michael the archangel, when contending
with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against
him a railing judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Michael has angels under him and leads them as a great general leads his
army: Revelation 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels
going forth to war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels;
GABRIEL
Gabriel means "man of God " carries news is a messenger Gabriel appears
before Daniel
Daniel 8:15-16 And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel, had seen the
vision, that I sought to understand it; and, behold, there stood before me
as the appearance of a man. And I heard a man's voice between the banks of
the Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the
vision.
Gabriel appears before Zacharias and announces the birth of John the Baptist
and tells of John's calling and service.
Luke 1:11-19 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing
on the right side of altar of incense. And Zacharias was troubled when he
saw him, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Fear not,
Zacharias: because thy supplication is heard, and thy wife Elisabeth shall
bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. And thou shalt have joy
and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great
in the sight of the Lord, and he shall drink no wine nor strong drink; and
he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. And
many of the children of Israel shall be turn unto the Lord their God. And
he shall go before his face in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the
hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to walk in the
wisdom of the just; to make ready for the Lord a people prepared for him.
And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an
old man, and my wife well stricken in years. And the angel answering said
unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and I was sent
to speak unto thee, and to bring thee these good tidings.
Gabriel also announced the birth of Jesus.
Luke 1:26-38 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast
found favor with God. And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring
forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall
be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him
the throne of his father David: and he shall reign over the house of Jacob
for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. And Mary said unto the
angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered
and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the power of
the Most High shall overshadow thee: wherefore also the holy thing which
is begotten shall be called the Son of God. And behold, Elisabeth thy kinswoman,
she also hath conceived a son in her old age; and this is the sixth month
with her that was called barren. For no word from God shall be void of power.
And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according
to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
God knew of the angels that would remain true to Him. They are called "elect
angels."
I Timothy 5:21 I charge thee in the sight of God, and Christ Jesus, and
the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudice, doing
nothing by partiality.
All around us are the invisible angels that are ministering to those who
are inheriting salvation. They do the will of God. I pray that this small
scriptural account of angels enriches your daily study and will help you
to behold wondrous things in Gods Holy Word. Amen
In His Service,
Liv4Yeshua
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