Lesson 5 - Two Names

In all of Scripture, we only have been given (Proper) names for two angels. They are: Michael, and Gabriel

Let's take a look at each one. What their specific name represents, and their stories in the Bible.

Michael - He is mentioned five times in Scripture, Daniel 10:13 & 21, Daniel 12:1, Jude verse 9, and Revelation 12:7. The root word used (for both) means "who is like God".

Strong's (Hebrew # 04317 & Greek # 3413) also lists:
• the first of the chief princes or archangels who is supposed to be the guardian angel of the Israelites

Daniel 10:13 "But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia."

Daniel 10:21 "But I will shew thee that which is noted in the scripture of truth: and there is none that holdeth with me in these things, but Michael your prince."

Daniel 12:1 "And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book."

Jude verse 9 "Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee."

Revelation 12:7 "And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,"

Gabriel - He is mentioned four times in Scripture. Daniel 8:16, Daniel 9:21, Luke 1:19, and Luke 1:26. The root word used means "Warrior of God" or "man of God".

Strong's (Hebrew # 04103 and Greek # 1043) also lists:
• One of the angel princes or chiefs of the angels
• an archangel; the angel God used to send messages of great importance to man; sent to Daniel, to Zacharias, and to Mary

Daniel 8:16 "And I heard a man's voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision."

Daniel 9:21 "Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation."

Luke 1:19 "And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings."

Luke 1:26 "And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,"

This week, it would be good to read the above verses within their context - read perhaps a chapter before and after to get a real good picture of the circumstances where these angels were involved. Then, answer the following questions:

1. Where was Gabriel sent from to speak to Zachariah?

2. Would you call Michael a warrior? Explain:

3. Would you call Gabriel a messenger? Explain:

4. Did either Michael or Gabriel try to obtain praise for themselves, or ask to be worshipped?

4. Gabriel had a message for both Zacariah and for Mary. Explain the different reactions and results of those meetings with Gabriel.

Well, that wraps up another study time. Next time we'll take a look at a few other encounters with angels from Scripture and how lives were affected by those encounters.