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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Few biblical topics are more fascinating for Christians than the traditional belief in angels. Skilled as both a recognized biblical scholar and a thoughtful pastor, George Smiga takes the reader on a marvelous tour of the many roles angels play in the Bible, a range reflecting the dimensions of God's own abiding presence in human life. Set in the helpful format of a Little Rock Scripture Study, this is truly an attractive and fully accessible resource."
Fr. Donald Senior, CP, General Editor of "The Bible Today" and President Emeritus of Catholic Theological Union"
Angels in the Bible is comprehensive, lucid, and accessible to anyone interested in the place of angels in one's relationship with God. As a scholar, Fr. George Smiga combines biblical exegesis, historical information, and scholarly opinions as he engages a variety of materials on angels. As a pastor, he draws the reader into personal knowledge of one's faith experience of angels and God in the format of Little Rock Scripture Study. This is a must read on angels."
Fr. Ferdinand Okorie, CMF, Catholic Theological Union“We see and hear of angels frequently in pictures, churches, and books, but we don’t have very much information about them. Fr. George Smiga changed that in
Angels in the Bible, covering the angels, their roles, their place in the Bible and in church history. Very beautifully done.”
Nancy Vinsko, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richardson, Texas “
Angels in the Bible is reader-friendly and relatable. The author opened my eyes to topics about angels that I never thought of, and the
Contemporary Relevance sections were very helpful. I highly recommend this study!”
Chika Nwabunwanne, St Joseph Catholic Church, Richardson TexasTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome 7
What materials will you use? 8
How will you use these materials? 8
Lesson One (Studying Angels Is Studying God) 11
Lesson Two (Angels Before God’s Throne) 25
Lesson Three (Angels as Messengers of Joy and Guidance) 39
Lesson Four (Angels as Controlling Spirits of the Elements and Nations) 57
Lesson Five (Angels as Ministers of God’s Judgment) 73
Lesson Six (Guardian Angels) 91
Praying with Your Group 108
Reflecting on Scripture 110
