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Fact: The Bible refers to “the wicked spirit forces” and “the angels who sinned.” (Ephesians 6: 12; 2 Peter 2:4) These wicked angels are demons, who joined Satan in rebelling against God. Misconception: Angels are immortal. Fact: Wicked angels, including Satan the Devil, will be destroyed. — Jude 6. Misconception: People become angels ...
The Bible’s answer. Michael, referred to by some religions as “Saint Michael,” is evidently a name given to Jesus before and after his life on earth. a Michael disputed with Satan after the death of Moses and helped an angel deliver God’s message to the prophet Daniel. (Daniel 10:13, 21; Jude 9) Michael lives up to the meaning of his ...
In a dream, God’s angel told him that Mary’s pregnancy was indeed miraculous. That must have been a relief! Joseph now did what Mary had done from the start —he acted in harmony with Jehovah’s leading. He took Mary as his wife, and he prepared to take on the unique responsibility of caring for Jehovah’s Son. —Matt. 1:20-24. 20, 21.
The archangel, Michael, is the chief angel in terms of power and authority. The Scriptures clearly indicate that Michael is another name for Jesus Christ. — 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Jude 9 . Seraphs rank very high among the angels in privileges and honor, and they are in attendance around God’s throne.
For it is God who has given her a son.’. So Mary and Joseph get married, and they wait for Jesus to be born. Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-25. The angel Gabriel brings Mary a message from God—she is going to have a baby. Mary travels from Nazareth into Judea to see Elizabeth, who is also pregnant.
But when someone repents and returns to God, the angels are joyful. (Luke 15:10) The angels are very interested in those who serve God. Jehovah uses angels to help and protect his servants on earth. (Hebrews 1:7, 14) Let us look at some examples of this. “My God sent his angel and shut the mouth of the lions.”.
Jehovah can’t save you.’. Hezekiah prayed: ‘Please, Jehovah, save us, so that everyone will know that you are the only true God.’. Jehovah told him: ‘The king of Assyria will not come into Jerusalem. I will protect my city.’. Sennacherib felt sure that Jerusalem would soon be his. But one night, Jehovah sent an angel to where the ...
Angels help declare the good news throughout the earth. The book of Revelation indicates that angels would be diligently helping people earth wide to learn about Jehovah God and his purpose for mankind. The apostle John wrote: “I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting good news to declare to those who dwell on the earth ...
The angel started wrestling with him. They wrestled until the morning. Even though Jacob got hurt, he would not give up. The angel said: ‘Let me go.’. But Jacob said: ‘No, not until you bless me.’. The angel finally blessed Jacob. Now Jacob knew that Jehovah wouldn’t let Esau hurt him. That morning Jacob looked into the distance and ...
19 First, Elijah felt that his work had been in vain. Despite years of being “absolutely jealous” in serving Jehovah, putting God’s sacred name and worship above all else, Elijah saw that conditions seemed only to have grown worse. The people were still faithless and rebellious, while false worship was running rampant.