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The first chapter of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], probably spoken or written by [[Jesus]],<ref>See [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]</ref> explains his relationship to angels who were being discussed at [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:23|Luke 24:23]] when Jesus, initially unrecognized, joined the discussion on the [[road to Emmaus]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vepBqHvZ0Xs Start at 2:38 in YouTube video]</ref>  Angels are referenced repeatedly in connection with Jesus, such as after the [[Three Temptations of Christ]], and in Matthew 24:36: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."<ref>[[NASB]]</ref> Angels were present both to witness the [[Creation]] of the universe, and to witness the [[Resurrection]].<ref>Job 38:4-7 and Luke 24:1-9. [https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-was-the-purpose-of-the-angels-at-jesus-tomb.html]</ref>  Jesus mentioned angels twice in {{bible ref|Mark|13|27-32}}, and [[Jesus]] explained that angels will gather for [[Hell]] the evildoers at the end of this era, see {{bible ref|Matthew|13|40-42}}

The first chapter of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]], probably spoken or written by [[Jesus]],<ref>See [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]</ref> explains his relationship to angels who were being discussed at [[Luke 17-24 (Translated)#24:23|Luke 24:23]] when Jesus, initially unrecognized, joined the discussion on the [[road to Emmaus]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vepBqHvZ0Xs Start at 2:38 in YouTube video]</ref>  Angels are referenced repeatedly in connection with Jesus, such as after the [[Three Temptations of Christ]], and in Matthew 24:36: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone."<ref>[[NASB]]</ref> Angels were present both to witness the [[Creation]] of the universe, and to witness the [[Resurrection]].<ref>Job 38:4-7 and Luke 24:1-9. [https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/what-was-the-purpose-of-the-angels-at-jesus-tomb.html]</ref>  Jesus mentioned angels twice in {{bible ref|Mark|13|27-32}}, and [[Jesus]] explained that angels will gather for [[Hell]] the evildoers at the end of this era, see {{bible ref|Matthew|13|40-42}}

Angels, often taking the form of men, can be incredibly forceful, as illustrated by their role in the destruction of [[Sodom]] and [[Gomorrah]].<ref>Genesis 18-19.</ref>  '''''The words "angel", angel's" and "angels" are mentioned 295 times in the [[Bible]]'''''.<ref>[[English Standard Version]].</ref>  The [[Old Testament]] features a few additional references to "cherub", a type of guardian angel.  The [[Book of Revelation]] has 27 references to angel activity.<ref>https://exploringthetruth.org/angels-in-the-book-of-revelation/</ref>  An angel rolled back and sat on the massive stone at [[Jesus]]'s tomb.<ref>{{bibleref|Matthew|28|2}}: "And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it."</ref> {{Bible|Hebrews|13|2}} states, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares,"<ref>[[ESV]] quoted.</ref> which implies that angels are more prevalent than realized. The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] also indicates there is an [[infinite]] ("innumerable") number of angels.<ref>{{bibleref|Hebrews|12|22}} ([[ESV]]).</ref>

Angels, often taking the form of men, can be incredibly forceful, as illustrated by their role in the destruction of [[Sodom]] and [[Gomorrah]].<ref>Genesis 18-19.</ref>  '''''The words "angel", angel's" and "angels" are mentioned 295 times in the [[Bible]]'''''.<ref>[[English Standard Version]].</ref>  The [[Old Testament]] features a few additional references to "cherub", a type of guardian angel.  The [[Book of Revelation]] has 27 references to angel activity.<ref>https://exploringthetruth.org/angels-in-the-book-of-revelation/</ref>  An angel rolled back and sat on the massive stone at [[Jesus]]'s tomb.<ref>{{bibleref|Matthew|28|2}}: "And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it."</ref> {{Bible|Hebrews|13|2}} states, "Do not neglect to show [[hospitality]] to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares,"<ref>[[ESV]] quoted.</ref> which implies that angels are more prevalent than realized. The [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] also indicates there is an [[infinite]] ("innumerable") number of angels.<ref>{{bibleref|Hebrews|12|22}} ([[ESV]]).</ref>

==Characteristics of Angels==

==Characteristics of Angels==