AngelsHebrews 1:14

“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will

inherit salvation?”

Percentage of U.S. adults who say they have:

•Been protected from harm by a guardian angel: 55 percent

•Felt called by God to do something: 45 percent

•Witnessed or experienced miraculous, physical healing: 23 percent

•Heard the voice of God speaking to them: 20 percent  

Alejandro Gonzalez, "Angels and God," USA Today (9-18-08), based on a 2007 survey of 1,700 U.S. adults by The Institute for Studies of Religion (Baylor University)

1. a. Angels are mentioned in the Old Testament a little over 100 times.  b. Angels are mentioned in the New Testament about 165 times.

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2. The Hebrew and Greek meaning of the word angel both mean

“messenger” and describe one who executes the purpose and the will of the One they serve.

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3. Are angels created beings? (Psalm 148:1-5)

Yes, they are created.

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4. How long have angels been present? (John 38:4-7)

They were present when the earth was created.

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5. Who created the angels? (John 1:1; Colossians 1:16)

Christ is the creator of everything.

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6. Angels were created in mass, true or false? (Colossians 1:16; Nehemiah 9:6)

True, they do not reproduce.

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7. What do these Scriptures say about the appearance of angels?

a. (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4) They were mistaken as men

b. (Luke 2:9) Sometimes they manifest God’s glory

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8. Are angels divine and should they be worshipped? (Colossians 2:18; Revelation 19:19)

Absolutely not, they are created beings.

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9. Do angels have intelligence? (Matthew 8:29)

These fallen angels (demons) demonstrated the ability to think.

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10. Do angels show emotion? (Luke 2:13; James 2:19)

Angels praised and fallen angels showed fear.

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11. What is the purpose of an angel? (Hebrews 1:13-14)

They do not sit and do nothing, they are serving the enterprise of Christ.

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12. What do the following passages teach about the ministry of angels?

a. (Isaiah 6:3; Revelation 4:8) They worship and praise God

b. (Luke 1:11; Revelation 1:1) They deliver messages for God

c. (Revelation 12:7) They are spiritual warriors

d. (Hebrews 1:14) They minister to God’s people

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13. What is the main focus of (Hebrews 13:2)?

We should be kind to everyone because some have entertained angels and been

unaware of it.

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Facts about Angels 1.Angels are mentioned in the Old Testament a little over 100 times.

2. Angels are mentioned in the New Testament about 165 times.

3. The Hebrew and Greek meaning of the word for angel both mean “messenger” and describe one who executes the purpose and the will of the One whom they serve.

4. Angels are created beings (Psalm 148:1-5).

5. Angels were present when the earth was created (Job 38:4-7).

6. Christ is the creator of the angels (John 1:1-3); Colossians 1:16). 

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7. Angels do not reproduce but where created in mass all at once. (Colossians 1:16; Nehemiah 9:6).

8. Angels are rarely seen by humans but when they have been seen they have been mistaken as men (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4). Sometimes they manifest God’s glory (Luke 2:9).

9. Angels are not divine and are not to be worshipped (Colossians 2:18; Revelation 19:10).

10. Angels are intelligent (Matthew 8:29).

11. Angels show emotions (Luke 2:13; James 2:19).

Sample Prayer Points:

1.Pray praising God for His goodness and grace.

2.Pray for the opportunity to share His message with lost friends/family.

3.Pray for strength in spiritual battles.

4.Pray for the opportunity to do kind deeds in the name of Christ.

5.Pray for your Life Group that it will be about the tasks of God.