The Angels of God (Teen Class)
Jim Styles
Mid-Atlantic Christadelphian Bible School (1993)
| Study | Title | Media |
|---|---|---|
| 1 of 6 | Who Are The Angels? | |
| 2 of 6 | The Power Of The Angels | |
| 3 of 6 | The Angels Work For You | |
| 4 of 6 | The Angels Are Your Friends | |
| 5 of 6 | You Can Be Equal To Angels | |
| 6 of 6 | What Angels Want From You |
This lecture series takes a closer look at the angels of God and the remarkable ways they reveal his character, guide his people, and shape the course of human lives. Through careful Bible study and practical reflection, these classes invite us to see the angels not as distant figures but as active, caring messengers working on our behalf. Listeners are encouraged to recognize that the angels are not only guardians of God’s purpose but also personal companions in faith, pointing us toward the kingdom and reminding us that we are never alone.
Who Are the Angels?
The series begins by answering a fundamental question: who exactly are the angels? Far from being abstract beings, the angels are shown to be real, personal, and deeply involved in God’s work. They reveal God’s character and demonstrate his care in practical, down-to-earth ways, helping us understand what it means to be like him. This lesson sets the foundation by showing that to know the angels is to learn more about God himself.
The Power of the Angels
This class explores the strength and authority given to the angels. They are mighty, but their power is not for themselves—it is exercised in carrying out God’s will. By looking at their work throughout scripture, we see how their power is always balanced with patience, wisdom, and compassion. Their strength reassures us that nothing is beyond God’s reach, and that his purpose will surely be accomplished.
The Angels Work for You
Here we consider the personal side of the angels’ mission. Scripture shows them guiding, protecting, and even redirecting the lives of God’s people. From Abraham to Balaam, from Israel’s leaders to everyday believers, the angels quietly set up circumstances that encourage us to choose the right path. This study highlights how the angels are actively at work in our own lives, often unseen, but always for our good.
The Angels Are Your Friends
This lecture emphasizes the closeness of the angels’ companionship. They are not distant overseers but personal friends who rejoice when we choose what is right and mourn when we stumble. The stories of Abraham, Jacob, and others reveal how the angels walk with God’s people, sometimes even reasoning with them, always working toward their salvation. By the end, we are encouraged to think of our angel as a friend who wants us to make it into the kingdom.
You Can Be Equal to Angels
This class lifts our eyes to the hope of the gospel: that in the kingdom we will be made like the angels—immortal, sinless, and filled with God’s glory. Just as the angels now reflect God’s character perfectly, so too will the faithful be transformed. The lesson reminds us that learning from the angels today prepares us for the day when we will join them in eternal service and joy.
What Angels Want from You
The series concludes by asking a deeply personal question: what do the angels want from us? The answer is simple yet profound. They long for us to trust God, to turn away from sin, and to walk faithfully toward the kingdom. They rejoice when even one sinner repents and are thrilled when we dedicate ourselves to God’s service. This final class leaves us with the assurance that the angels are invested in our journey, urging us to choose life and to live in hope of the day when we will stand alongside them forever.
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