A Study of Angels

Part II

Introduction: 

Read:  Job 38:4,7   Even though angels (sons of God) were present at creation, they were created by Jehovah.  Nehemiah 9:6   God’s Word describes the various works they have been involved in since the beginning. 

Body:

I. Their Work in the Old Testament 

• They were used to help save Lot and his family.   (Genesis 19:15-16)
• They helped Elijah in the wilderness when he fled from Jezebel.              (I Kings 19:3-6)
• An angel appeared with three boys in the fiery furnace.          (Daniel 3:28)
• An angel shut the lion’s mouth.  (Daniel 6:22)
• They helped with giving the Law of Moses.  (Deuteronomy 33:2 and    Acts 7:53)

II.   Their Work in the New Testament 

• They delivered a message to Zacharias.  (Luke 1:11-13)
• They delivered a message to Mary.  (Luke 1:26-28)
• They announced the birth of Jesus.  (Luke 2:13-14)
• They rescued people.  (Acts 5:19-20, Acts 12:7)
• They did not teach or tell others how to be saved.  (Acts 10:1-5)  Peter told Cornelius about salvation; the angel did not.
• They escorted the righteous to Paradise.  (Luke 16:22)
• They work on behalf of God’s people.  (Hebrews 1:13-14)                Do they act as guardian angels and miraculously protect Christians?  Miracles like those performed in the first century are no longer being performed.  What about Matthew 18:10?              The context in Matthew 18:1-9 is not about angels; but that we need to be concerned about children and those young in the faith.              Also, note “their angels” are said to be “in heaven”.

Invitation: 

Recall the solemn work of angels at the end of time.  (Matthew 13:41-43) 

Bobby Stafford

April 8, 2012

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