ANOHI.S KI.

KCT ANI)
KVII.

Daniel, for the men who were with him «lid not sec ihc angel (v.
7) , although they sensed a supernatural presence.
The sight of the angel that appeared to the two Marys at the empty tomb of
Christ caused fright because of his unusual appearance. There was something
obviously supernatural about him. just as there was an unusual angelic look on
Stephen's face when he was stoned (Acts 6:15, cf. vv. 8-15). Matthew tells of the
angel that rolled back the stone from the tomb: “Mis appearance was like
lightning, and his garment as white as snow" (Matthew 28:3). His brilliant face
and clothing were probably an outshining of the glory created in him. The dazzling
garments of two angels impressed the women (Luke 24:4).
When angels appear in visions that center in heaven, they may appear as men;
but it is not certain that they do. even though some human features are mentioned.
More certain is that they appear in the form of unusual living creatures. In
Revelation 4:6-8. what are probably angelic creatures are pictured as having many
eyes—faces resembling a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle—and six wings each.
The angel ol Revelation 10:1-3 is clothed with a cloud and has a rainbow on his
head; his face is as the sun, and he has hands and (eel and a loud voice as a lion.
Sometimes angels are clothed in pure white linen with golden sashes (Revelation
15:6). One angel, at least, has such glory that his presence will brighten the earth
(Revelation 18:1).

J. Force of appearance. When angels do appear, their presence produces various

effects upon men. No special effect is noted upon Joseph except the allaying of his
human concern alnnit Mary, and his obedience to the revealed will of God
(Matthew 1:18-25).

Mental and emotional agitation came upon Mary when Gabriel announced to
her the news of the virgin birth of Christ. Nevertheless she conversed with him and
accepted his message as from God (Luke 1:29, 34. 38). Zacharias was troubled and
gripped by fear when an angel appeared to him in the temple (Luke 1:12). The
shepherds to whom the angelic messenger announced the birth of Christ were very
much afraid (Luke 2:9) at first, yet they rationally investigated the news and
marveled at the message <2:15, 18).
Mental and physical weakness, sometimes accompanied by complete lack of
composure, result from angels' presence. Consid-

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ANOHI.S KI.KCT ANI)
KVII.

Daniel, for the men who were with him «lid not sec ihc angel (v.
8) , although they sensed a supernatural presence.
The sight of the angel that appeared to the two Marys at the empty tomb of
Christ caused fright because of his unusual appearance. There was something
obviously supernatural about him. just as there was an unusual angelic look on
Stephen's face when he was stoned (Acts 6:15, cf. vv. 8-15). Matthew tells of the
angel that rolled back the stone from the tomb: “Mis appearance was like
lightning, and his garment as white as snow" (Matthew 28:3). His brilliant face
and clothing were probably an outshining of the glory created in him. The dazzling
garments of two angels impressed the women (Luke 24:4).
When angels appear in visions that center in heaven, they may appear as men;
but it is not certain that they do. even though some human features are mentioned.
More certain is that they appear in the form of unusual living creatures. In
Revelation 4:6-8. what are probably angelic creatures are pictured as having many
eyes—faces resembling a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle—and six wings each.
The angel ol Revelation 10:1-3 is clothed with a cloud and has a rainbow on his
head; his face is as the sun, and he has hands and (eel and a loud voice as a lion.
Sometimes angels are clothed in pure white linen with golden sashes (Revelation
15:6). One angel, at least, has such glory that his presence will brighten the earth
(Revelation 18:1).

J. Force of appearance. When angels do appear, their presence produces various

effects upon men. No special effect is noted upon Joseph except the allaying of his
human concern alnnit Mary, and his obedience to the revealed will of God
(Matthew 1:18-25).

Mental and emotional agitation came upon Mary when Gabriel announced to
her the news of the virgin birth of Christ. Nevertheless she conversed with him and
accepted his message as from God (Luke 1:29, 34. 38). Zacharias was troubled and
gripped by fear when an angel appeared to him in the temple (Luke 1:12). The
shepherds to whom the angelic messenger announced the birth of Christ were very
much afraid (Luke 2:9) at first, yet they rationally investigated the news and
marveled at the message <2:15, 18).
Mental and physical weakness, sometimes accompanied by complete lack of
composure, result from angels' presence. Consid-

40
ANOHI.S KI.KCT ANI)
KVII.

Daniel, for the men who were with him «lid not sec ihc angel (v.
9) , although they sensed a supernatural presence.
The sight of the angel that appeared to the two Marys at the empty tomb of
Christ caused fright because of his unusual appearance. There was something
obviously supernatural about him. just as there was an unusual angelic look on
Stephen's face when he was stoned (Acts 6:15, cf. vv. 8-15). Matthew tells of the
angel that rolled back the stone from the tomb: “Mis appearance was like
lightning, and his garment as white as snow" (Matthew 28:3). His brilliant face
and clothing were probably an outshining of the glory created in him. The dazzling
garments of two angels impressed the women (Luke 24:4).
When angels appear in visions that center in heaven, they may appear as men;
but it is not certain that they do. even though some human features are mentioned.
More certain is that they appear in the form of unusual living creatures. In
Revelation 4:6-8. what are probably angelic creatures are pictured as having many
eyes—faces resembling a lion, a calf, a man, and an eagle—and six wings each.
The angel ol Revelation 10:1-3 is clothed with a cloud and has a rainbow on his
head; his face is as the sun, and he has hands and (eel and a loud voice as a lion.
Sometimes angels are clothed in pure white linen with golden sashes (Revelation
15:6). One angel, at least, has such glory that his presence will brighten the earth
(Revelation 18:1).

J. Force of appearance. When angels do appear, their presence produces various

effects upon men. No special effect is noted upon Joseph except the allaying of his
human concern alnnit Mary, and his obedience to the revealed will of God
(Matthew 1:18-25).

Mental and emotional agitation came upon Mary when Gabriel announced to
her the news of the virgin birth of Christ. Nevertheless she conversed with him and
accepted his message as from God (Luke 1:29, 34. 38). Zacharias was troubled and
gripped by fear when an angel appeared to him in the temple (Luke 1:12). The
shepherds to whom the angelic messenger announced the birth of Christ were very
much afraid (Luke 2:9) at first, yet they rationally investigated the news and
marveled at the message <2:15, 18).
Mental and physical weakness, sometimes accompanied by complete lack of
composure, result from angels' presence. Consid-

40
ANOHI.S KI.KCT ANI)
KVII.