Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Character, Power and Work of Angels

What is said of the strength and character of the angels? BR-ASI9 358.3

“His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His word.” Psalm 103:20. BR-ASI9 358.4

In what work are angels engaged? BR-ASI9 358.5

“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” Hebrews 1:14. BR-ASI9 358.6

In his dream at Bethel, what did Jacob see? BR-ASI9 358.7

“And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” Genesis 28:12. BR-ASI9 358.8

What scripture indicates that each child of God has an accompanying angel? BR-ASI9 358.9

“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 18:10. BR-ASI9 358.10

How is their watchcare over God’s people expressed? BR-ASI9 358.11

“The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.” Psalm 34:7. BR-ASI9 358.12

Who protected the three Hebrews in the fiery furnace? BR-ASI9 359.1

“I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God. . . . God . . . hath sent His angel, and delivered His servants that trusted in Him.” Daniel 3:25-28. BR-ASI9 359.2

How was Daniel saved from death in the lions’ den? BR-ASI9 359.3

“My God hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me.” Daniel 6:22. BR-ASI9 359.4

When surrounded by the Syrians, what did Elisha do? BR-ASI9 359.5

“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.” 2 Kings 6:16, 17. BR-ASI9 359.6

By what means were the apostles delivered from prison? BR-ASI9 360.1

“The angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth.” Acts 5:19. BR-ASI9 360.2

How was Peter delivered later? BR-ASI9 360.3

“The angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. . . . And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. . . . They came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.” Acts 12:7-10. BR-ASI9 360.4

Note.—“What we call physical law is no obstruction to angelic ministrations. Bolts and bars and prison gates disappear at their volition, and dungeons like palaces shine in their presence. No place can be so dismal, no cavern so deep and dark, no Inquisition cell so hidden and fetid, no fortress so strongly guarded, that they cannot find quick and easy access, if a child of God is there.”—E. A. Stockman, Footprints of Angels in Fields of Revelation, pp. 74, 75. BR-ASI9 360.5

How was Elijah strengthened for a forty days’ journey? BR-ASI9 360.6

“The angel of the Lord came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat. . . . He arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.” 1 Kings 19:7, 8. BR-ASI9 360.7

After His forty days’ temptation, how was Christ strengthened? BR-ASI9 360.8

“Behold, angels came and ministered unto Him.” Matthew 4:11. BR-ASI9 360.9

How was Christ strengthened in Gethsemane? BR-ASI9 360.10

“And there appeared an angel unto Him from heaven, strengthening Him.” Luke 22:43. BR-ASI9 360.11

Are the angels interested in the plan of salvation? BR-ASI9 360.12

“Which things the angels desire to look into.” 1 Peter 1:12. “Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” Luke 15:10. BR-ASI9 360.13

What protection has God promised His people during the seven last plagues? BR-ASI9 360.14

“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” Psalm 91:10-12. BR-ASI9 360.15

Who will come with Christ, and what will they do? BR-ASI9 362.1

“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels.” “And they shall gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.” Matthew 16:27; 24:31. BR-ASI9 362.2

Where will all the saints then go? BR-ASI9 362.3

“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” 1 Thessalonians 4:17. BR-ASI9 362.4