How many angels are there? Revelation 5:11, NIV. "Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering
thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand."
Are angels a higher order of beings than humans? Psalm 8:4-5, NIV. "What is man that you are mindful of him, . . . You
made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him
with glory and honor."
Angels can appear in the form of ordinary people. Hebrews 13:2, NIV. "Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so
doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."
Who is the leader in charge of the angels? I Peter 3:22, TLB. "And now Christ is in heaven, sitting in the place of honor
next to God the Father, with all the angels and powers of heaven
bowing before him and obeying him."
Angels are special guardians. Matthew 18:10, TLB. "Beware that you don't look down upon a single one of these little
children. For I tell you that in heaven their angels have constant access
to my Father."
Angels provide protection. Psalm 91:10-11, NIV. "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all
your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not
strike your foot against a stone."
Angels rescue from danger. Psalm 34:7, TLB. "For the angel of the Lord guards and rescues all who reverence him."
Angels carry out God's orders. Psalm 103:20-21, TLB. "Bless the Lord, you mighty angels of his who carry out his
orders, listening for each of his commands. Yes, bless the Lord, you
armies of his angels who serve him constantly."
Angels carry God's messages. Luke 2:9-10, NIV. "An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone
around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, Do
not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the
people."
