10. The Truth About the Angels

1 THE ANGELS ARE PART OF GOD’S FAMILY

“Praise Jehovah, all you his angels, mighty in power.”​—Psalm 103:20

What do we know about the angels?

• Job 38:4-7

  Jehovah created the angels before he created the earth.

• Revelation 5:11

  There are millions of angels.

• 1 Peter 1:11, 12

  Angels have always been interested in Jehovah’s purpose for the earth.

• Luke 15:10

  The angels are very interested in those who serve God.

2 THE ANGELS HELP GOD’S SERVANTS

“The angel of Jehovah camps all around those fearing Him, and he rescues them.”​—Psalm 34:7

How do we know that angels can help people?

• Genesis 19:15, 16; Daniel 6:22; Luke 22:43; Acts 12:6-11

  Angels helped Lot, Daniel, Jesus, and Peter.

• Hebrews 1:7, 14

  Jehovah uses his angels to help and to protect his servants today.

3 WICKED ANGELS TRY TO HARM US

“We may not be overreached by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his designs.”​—2 Corinthians 2:11

Who are the demons, and why are they harmful?

• Revelation 12:9

  An angel rebelled against Jehovah. He is called Satan.

• Genesis 6:2

  In Noah’s time, some angels rebelled and came to the earth.

• Matthew 9:34

  Those angels joined Satan’s rebellion and became demons.

• Deuteronomy 18:10, 11

  The demons try to trick people and harm them any way they can.

4 YOU CAN RESIST SATAN AND THE DEMONS

“Oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.”​—James 4:7

How can you have Jehovah’s help in resisting Satan and the demons?

• Acts 19:19

  Get rid of all items connected with demonism that make magic, demons, or the supernatural seem harmless or exciting.

• Ephesians 6:16, 18

  Build your faith by studying the Bible, and pray for God’s protection.

• Proverbs 18:10

  Use Jehovah’s name.