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Explore the appearances of the Angel of the Lord in the Bible, from encounters with Hagar to wrestling with Jacob and speaking to Gideon and Zechariah. Discover how the Angel defends and guides God's people, illustrating His divine nature. Dive into the Old Testament references to the Angel as a powerful defender, mysterious messenger, and manifestation of the Holy Spirit's work.
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The Angel of the Lord Genesis 16:7-14 • Appears to Hagar • She called Him God Genesis 18:1-5,9-10,16-22,33; 19:1 • The Lord appeared to Abraham 18:1 • Three men 18:2, 22 • The Two who go to Sodom are angels 19:1 • The Lord remains to talk to Abraham 18:22 Genesis 22:11-18 • He speaks directly from Heaven
The Angel of the Lord • Genesis 32:22-32 • Wrestled with a man • Wrestled with God • Exodus 3:2,6,14 • Identified Himself as God • Said His name is I AM • Judges 6:11-24 • Angel of the Lord is the Lord v.11,14 • Receives offering from Gideon
The Angel of the Lord • Judges 13:3-6, 15-23 • Parallels with Gideon (Judges 6) • Zechariah 3:1-7 • Spoke the word to Joshua • Zechariah 12:8 • The house of David is compared to God, the Angel of the Lord • The Lord will be their defender
His Work as Defender • Numbers 22 • He carries a sword to destroy Balaam • 2 Kings 19:35 • Destroyed 185,000 Assyrians overnight • Psalm 34:7 • He defends His people • Psalm 35:5-6 • David prayed for His help against enemies
Angel of the Lord • Is God Zechariah 12:8 • Is worshiped as God Judges 6:18 • Is messenger (work of the Spirit) • Name is unknown • Spoke from heaven Gen. 22:11,15 • The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
The Spirit of the Lord2 Peter 1:21 • Created us Job 33:4 • Power to interpret dreams • Genesis 41:38,Daniel 4:8-9 • Power to see visions • Ezekiel 2:2, Micah 3:8, Numbers 11:16-30 • Power to do mighty works • Judges 14:6,19; 15:14 • Wisdom and skill Ex. 31:3, 1 Chron. 28:12 • Wisdom to lead Deut. 34:9, 1 Sam. 10:6, 2 Sam. 16:13-14, 23 (Psalm 22:3)