Angels #4 Classification of Angels I. The basic classifications Faithful ones Fallen ones Four groups of faithful ones- Guardian, Archangels, Cherubims, Seraphims II. Michael Michael means “Who is like God?” The archangel’s name is found 5 times in scripture. B. What is Michael’s job? 1. Instructed Daniel (Dan. 10:13,14) 2. Helped (Jude 19) 3. Leads a mighty army (Rev. 12:7) 4. Confronts the enemy in times of difficulty III. Gabriel A. Gabriel’s ministry is comforting. B. His name means “the Mighty one of God.” C. He brings understanding Dan. 8:16 and Dan. 9:21 D. He announces important births 1. Luke 1:5-19 (John the Baptist) 2. Luke 1:26-38 (Jesus Christ) He comforted both Joseph and Mary. IV. Cherubims Ezekiel 28:14 A. First seen in Gen. 3:24 B. Ex. 25:18-20 – Images of gold at mercy seat. C. Ex. 26:1-3 – Other aspects of the Tabernacle. D. Unique in appearances Ez. 1:4-28 1. Each of the four faces – man, lion, ox, and eagle (Rev. 4:6-7) 2. Have bright, fire-like appearance 3. Have the likeness of the firmament 4. What a sight to see!! E. Guarding various things of the Lord Ez. 1:12 V. Seraphims A. Their name means “burning” B. Seem to represent the glory of God through praise C. Only mentioned in one account Isaiah 6:1-7 D. Their description in v. 2 1. Shout “Holy, holy, holy!” 2. Fly independently of each other 3. Multiple but no specific numbers