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Angels in the Old Testament: Their Roles and Messages

This survey explores the role of angels in the Old Testament, highlighting their creation as spiritual beings alongside the physical universe. The lessons include instances of angelic interactions with key figures such as Hagar, Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Gideon, and Daniel. Through their appearances, angels delivered prophecies, provided guidance, offered protection, and executed God's judgment. Notably, angels are depicted as messengers, conveying God's presence and actions to His people. This lesson sets the stage for a deeper understanding of angelic beings, including Cherubim and Seraphim.

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Angels in the Old Testament: Their Roles and Messages

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  1. Angels in the Old Testament A survey

  2. Review • God created spiritual beings as well as this physical universe • He created a variety of such beings • One type of such beings is “Angels” • In this lesson, we will look at what angels did in the OT

  3. From the Beginning • Job 38:7 – present at the creation of the physical universe • Gen 16 – Prophesied to Hagar • Gen 18 – Prophesied to Abraham and Sarah • Gen 19 – Saved Lot & family • Gen 22 – Saved Isaac • Gen 24 – Believed to have helped find a wife for Isaac

  4. In the life of Jacob • Gen 28 – seen in a dream before God spoke • Gen 31 – Helped against Laban’s deceit • Gen 31 – Sent him home • Gen 32 – Met him on the way home • Gen 32 – Blessed him after wrestling with him all night

  5. In the life of Moses • Ex 3, Ax 7 - Appeared at burning bush • Ex 14 – Led Israel in the cloudy pillar • Ex 14 – Protected Israel from the Egyptians • Heb 2 – Gave the Law to Moses • Ex 23, Num 20 – Led them in the wilderness • Num 22 – Warned Balaam of his sin

  6. In the time of the Judges • Jud 2 – Rebukes Israel for sin • Jud 5:23 – Tells Israel to curse Meroz for its sin • Jud 6 – Calls Gideon to lead Israel • Jud 13 – Prophesies to Manoah and his wife

  7. In the days of the Kings • 2 Sam 24 -- Punishes Israel for David’s sin • 1 Kgs 19 – Saves Elijah • 2 Kgs 1 – Sends Elijah on God’s errand • 2 Kgs 6:15-17 – Protects Elisha from enemies • 2 Kgs 19 – Slays 185,000 enemies

  8. During the Babylonian captivity • Ezekiel sees various spiritual beings in many visions • Dan 3 – Rescues the 3 young men from fire • Dan 6 – Rescues Daniel from lions • Dan 8-9 – Prophesied to Daniel

  9. After the Return to Israel • Zech 1-6 – Appear in 8 visions to encourage the people to complete the building of the temple

  10. In the Psalms of Israel • Psa 8:5 • Psa 34:7 • Psa 35:1-6 • Psa 78:25, 43-50 • Psa 91:1-16 • Psa 103:19-22 • Psa 148:2

  11. Summary • “Angel” means “messenger” • [Note: In all descriptions, appeared as a man; no wings, no halos, etc] • We have seen angels delivering verbal messages (prophecies) from God • We have seen angels rescue and lead God’s people (a message that God was with them) • We have seen angels warn and punish evildoers (a message that God is against them) • In our next lesson we will study about Cherubim and Seraphim

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