Angels as God’s messengers

Angels give hope through the words of the prophets

Is 40:3–5 The voice in this passage may be that of an angel.

Isaiah:

Is 40:1–2; Is 40:6–8

Daniel:

Da 8:15–16; Da 10:12; Da 10:14–21; Da 12:8–13

Zechariah:

Zec 1:12–21; Zec 2:3–5; Zec 4:1–7

Angels and the coming of the Messiah

An angel foretells the birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:11–13 KJV 1900

And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

See also Lk 1:14–19

Angels foretell Jesus Christ’s birth

Matthew 1:20–21 KJV 1900

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

See also Lk 1:26–38

Angels announce Jesus Christ’s birth

Luke 2:8–11 KJV 1900

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

See also Lk 2:12–20

Angels announce Jesus Christ’s resurrection

Matthew 28:5–7 KJV 1900

And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

See also Lk 24:4–7; Lk 24:23; Jn 20:10–14

Angels foretell Jesus Christ’s second coming

Acts 1:10–11 KJV 1900

And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Angels reveal the gospel for the Gentiles

Acts 11:13 KJV 1900

And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

See also Ac 10:1–5; Ac 10:30–33; Re 14:6–7

Angels foretell God’s final triumph

Revelation 1:1 KJV 1900

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

See also Re 19:9; Re 22:1; Re 22:6; Re 22:16