The Nation of Israel was being repeatedly attacked by people from the land now known as Syria. It was called Aram, and its capital was Damascus. Elisha the prophet was given intel concerning their military maneuvers which he passed on the King of Israel. The Israelites were thus able to thwart Aram’s plans every time. The King of Aram caught up with Elisha in the town of Dothan and planned to kill him. When Elisha’s servant saw that the town was surrounded he urgently asked Elisha, “What shall we do?” Elisha replied, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” He then prayed that God would open the eyes of the servant so that he could God’s army of angels – compete with chariots and horses and all ablaze with the fire of God.

Angels are all around us and they exist to minister the people God created. (Hebrews 1:14) They are so prevalent in our world that we are told to be careful to do good things for strangers because they might be angels appearing incognito. (Hebrews 13:2) Yes, Virginia, they do exist and they are everywhere.

Angels are not superhuman, but rather they are extrahuman. They are not just souped-up humans with special powers and abilities. They are not human at all. They exist as entities outside of the human realm even though they can take on human form when necessary. They are powerful, created beings who praise God, do the will of God, and obey God’s Word. Furthermore, Angels are organized and

equipped for war. (Psalm 103:20-21) According to Psalm 34 they are encamped all around those who fear the Lord and deliver those faithful souls while being directed by Jesus Himself. Hallelujah!

Open your heart to Jesus and open your eyes, just as Elisha’s servant did, to see the Heavenly Hosts all around you at the ready to minister to you and on your behalf.

This Bible study was presented to the Agape Life Bible Study Class of the First Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas, on Sunday, July 27, 2025. It is part of a series in a Bible study curriculum called Connect 360, published by the GC2 Press of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The overall title of the current set of lessons is Heaven & Angels: Our Eternal Home and Its Heavenly Hosts. You can find print and digital versions of this series online at https://gc2press.org/heaven-angels-study-guide/ . Handouts with class presentation content can be requested at: fromthebackporchintexas@gmail.com . Handouts are also available at: fromthebackporch.org .


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