Angels in Scripture: Believers Will Judge the Angels. “Do you not realize that we will judge the angels? So you should surely be able to resolve ordinary disputes in this life.” (1 Corinthians 6:3). “Krino” = the Greek word used in this verse for “judge,” which means to separate or distinguish by making a judgment; …
Angels in Scripture: Partners with God on Judgment Day. “And he will send out his angels with the mighty blast of a trumpet, and they will gather his chosen ones from all over the world — from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven.” (Matt. 24:31). Come Gabriel and Blow Your Horn (feat. Reese …
Angels in Scripture: Isaiah and the ‘Angel of His Presence.’ “I will mention the merciful lovingkindnesses of Yahweh, the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD has bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which He has bestowed on them according to His mercies, according to the …
Angels in Scripture: Jacob and His Wrestling Match. “This left Jacob all alone in the camp, and a Man came and wrestled with him until the dawn began to break. When the Man saw that He would not win the match, He touched Jacob’s hip and wrenched it out of its socket. Then the Man …
Angels in Scripture: Abraham and His Heavenly Visitors. “Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” (Hebrews 13:1-2). Father Abraham was definitely a man after God’s own heart. He was uniquely called a “friend of God.” One of the reasons Yahweh chose Abraham to …
Angels in Scripture: Daniel and All His Angels. “There is a man in your kingdom who has within him the spirit of the holy gods. This man was found to have insight, understanding and wisdom like that of the gods. This man, Daniel, has exceptional ability and is filled with divine knowledge and understanding. He …
Angels in Scripture: Moses and God’s Heavenly Messengers. “Moses, the man of God, blessed the children of Israel with this blessing before his death. He said, ‘Lord Yahweh came down from Sinai and rose like the sun from Edom over us; He radiated light from Mt. Paran; He came with myriads of holy angels at …
Angels in Scripture: Jacob ‘s Ladder. “And Jacob came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. Then Jacob dreamed, and behold, a stairway was set up on the earth, …
Angels in Scripture: God’s Appointed Watchmen. “All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord. All night, all day, angels watching over me. Now I lay me down to sleep, angels watching over me, my Lord. Pray the Lord my soul to keep, angels watching over me.” (African American Spiritual). All Night All Day …
Angels in Scripture: Worship is Their Labor of Love. “Let all the angels of God worship Him!” (Hebrews 1:6). “Proskuneo” = The Greek word for worship that combines the actions of bowing down in reverence, lying prostrate in humility, kissing with affection, and paying homage in awe; literally to crouch down low in adoration. Hark, …
Angels in Scripture: Cherubim Guarding the Tree of Life. Angel in Eden. “So Yahweh expelled them from the Garden of Eden and sent them to work the ground, the same dirt out of which they’d been made. He threw them out of the Garden and stationed angel-cherubim and a revolving sword of fire east of …
Angels in Scripture: On Christ as the Angel of Yahweh. “There is a fascinating forecast of the coming Messiah, breaking through the dimness with amazing consistency, at intervals from Genesis to Malachi, Abraham and Moses, the slave girl of Hagar, the impoverished farmer Gideon, even the humble parents of Samson, had seen and talked with …