These verses are about what are good angels and what is their purpose based on a chain of verses that are referenced in a specific order to help give clarity and context.* It has very minimal commentary so that you can do your own self-reflection and discovery of the verses. Many times the Bible explains itself if you just know where to look.
With each group of verses, there are probing questions to help you consider what is being said. Each verse in the study is linked to an online Bible, should you want to check the context of the verses around it. Also, allowing verification of what scripture says, as well as purity of a study based only on the Bible.
1. What beings are around the throne of God?
- Revelation 5:11 (KJV) — “”
- Hebrews 12:22 (KJV) — “”
2. Are these angels real beings with organized bodies?
- Isaiah 6:1-2 (KJV) — “”
- Ezekiel 1:22,24 (KJV) — “”
- Exodus 25:20 (KJV) — “”
“There are different orders of angels: ‘Cherubim’ (Gen. 3:24); ‘Seraphim’ (Isa. 6:2, 6); ‘Archangel’ (1 Thess.
4:16 ; Jude 9).“Some of their names are: ‘Michael’ (Dan. 10:13, 21; 12:1; Jude 91; ‘Gabriel’ (Dan. 8:16; 9:21; Luke 1:19); ‘Uriel’ (2 Esdras [Apocryphal 4:1, 36; 5:20. See 1 Chron. 15:5); and ‘Ariel’ (doubtless of angelic origin. See Ezra 8:16).
“Michael means, ‘Who is like God,’ and hence is a fit title for Christ. Gabriel signifies, ‘The strength of God,’ an appropriate name for the angel or being who stands next to Christ. Dan. 10:21. Uriel means, ‘The light of God ; ‘Ariel,’ The lion of God.’”
— “Bible Readings for the Home Circle,” p. 524.
3. Do angels eat?
- Genesis 19:1-3 (KJV) — “”
- Psalms 78:25 (KJV) — “”
4. Are angels and mankind of the same nature?
- Hebrews 2:6-7 (KJV) — “”
5. How did the angels come into existence?
- Compare Ezekiel 28:15 with Colossians 1:16 (KJV) — “”
6. Do angels marry and beget children?
- Mark 12:25 (KJV) — “”
7. What is the business of the angels?
- Psalms 103:20 (KJV) — “”
“Not only was Christ to give His life as the penalty for sin, to taste death for every man, that man might thus be
— “Ministry of Angels,” I. H. Evans, p. 73.
restored through faith to sonship with God, but all heaven was called upon to join in working out man’s redemption. The angels were to give their service of ministry and love to aid man in leading a life of righteousness and obedience. They were to become ministering spirits, sent forth by Heaven to minister to those who should be heirs of salvation. Before the assembled host, God presented the ages of watchful care and untiring ministry
that this service would impose. Faithfully He showed them how they must leave the courts of heaven for the sin-cursed, fallen world, and unselfishly minister to man till the end of time.”
8. How swiftly do they go to carry out His commands?
- Ezekiel 1:14 (KJV) — “”
9. What are they sent from heaven to do?
- Hebrews 1:14 (KJV) — “”
- Matthew 18:10 (KJV) — “”
10. Name some Bible incidents of their ministry?
- Saving Lot by leading him out of Sdom. Genesis 19:15-17 (KJV) — “”
- Helping Hagar. Genesis 16:7-9 and 21:17 (KJV) — “”
- Serving Elijah when he was discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8 (KJV) — “”
- Protecting Danilel from fierce beasts. Daniel 6:22 (KJV) — “”
- Answering Daniel’s prayer. Daniel 9:21-25 (KJV) — “”
- Visiting the shepherds. Luke 2:9,13 (KJV) — “”
- Ministering to the weakened Jesus. Matthew 4:11 (KJV) — “”
- Strengthening Jesus. Luke 22:43 (KJV) — “”
- Delivering Peter out of prison. Acts 12:5-10 (KJV) — “”
- Directing Philip. Acts 8:26 (KJV) — “”
11. Is it to special ones that angels come?
- Psalms 34:7 (KJV) — “”
“What a comfort to know that the great heart of the Father of all has not only given to the very humblest of His children a guardian angel, but in times of special temptation, as many angels as may be needed to protect him from the assaults of the enemy are sent to his aid! These divine messengers are
— Id., p. 75.
ever in touch with the throne of God. Thus the child of God, through the ministry of these holy beings, is ever in touch with the Father. No hour of temptation, no weakness, no trial, however great and seemingly unbearable, but the least of God’s children can reach His throne by prayer, through the ministry of these divine agents. The guardian angels can always come into the presence of God without delay, and there present the needs of His children. There are no barred doors. no guarded gateways, to
hinder the entrance of the angels. To the messengers sent forth to minister to God’s children, the presence chamber is ever ripen.”
12. Should angels be worshiped?
- Revelation 19:10 (KJV) — “”
- Colossians 2:18 (KJV) — “”
13. Whom do all good angels worship?
- Hebrews 1:6 (KJV) — “”
14. When Jesus comes, why will all the angels come with Him from heaven?
- Compare Matthew 24:31 with 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (KJV) — “”
This study guide was based on Reading No. 16, pages 112-113 from Brief Bible Readings for Busy People,
prepared by the Home Missionary Department
of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Review and Herald Publishing. Published originally in 1930.
View the original study guide, which this guide is based on, as a scanned PDF. Full credit to them.
*A Bible chain reference is a system of cross-referencing between different passages or verses of the Bible to connect and relate different concepts, themes, or topics mentioned in different parts of the Bible. It helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the overall message and meaning of the text. To use it, readers start with a particular topic or theme and then look up the corresponding list of verses, paying attention to the connections and relationships between them. Studying them in a particular order, helps one understand the topic from beginning to end. Just like peeling the layers off of an onion. It’s a useful tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and its teachings.
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