Lesson 24

Jehovah wants us to learn about his family in heaven. That family includes angels, who are called “sons of God.” (Job 38:7)

What does the Bible say about angels? How do they affect people? And are all angels part of God’s family?

Jehovah created angels before he made the earth. Like him, they are invisible spirits who live in heaven. (Hebrews 1:14)

There are millions of angels, and each one is unique. (Revelation 5:11)

They “carry out [Jehovah’s] word, obeying his voice.” (Psalm 103:20)

In ancient times, Jehovah sometimes sent angels to deliver messages and to support and rescue his people. Today, angels guide Christians to people who want to learn about God.

Some angels did not remain faithful to Jehovah. The first angel who rebelled is “the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth.” (Revelation 12:9)

Satan wanted to rule over others, so he influenced the first humans and later even other angels to join his rebellion. Those rebellious angels are called demons. Jehovah had them expelled from heaven to the earth, and they will be destroyed.

Read Revelation 12.9: So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.

Read Revelation 12.12: On this account be glad, you heavens and you who reside in them! Woe for the earth and for the sea, because the Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing that he has a short period of time.”

Satan and the demons mislead many people through demonism, or spiritism, which is the bad practice of trying to communicate with spirits. For example, some people consult astrologers, fortune-tellers, psychics, and witch doctors. Others seek forms of medical treatment that involve spiritism. People are also tricked into believing that they can speak to the dead. But Jehovah warns us: “Do not turn to the spirit mediums, and do not consult fortune-tellers.” (Leviticus 19:31)

He gives us this warning to protect us from Satan and the demons. They are God’s enemies, and they want to harm us.

Learn about the good things that angels do, the dangers of spiritism, and how we can protect ourselves from Satan and the demons.

God’s angels do not preach directly to people. Instead, they may guide God’s worshippers to people who want to learn about him.

Read Revelation 14.6, 7: And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, and he had everlasting good news to declare to those who dwell on the earth, to every nation and tribe and tongue and people. He was saying in a loud voice: “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of judgment by him has arrived, so worship the One who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and the springs of water.”

Discuss these questions:

Why do we need help from the angels to preach?

Does it encourage you to know that angels can guide you to people who need to hear about the Bible? Why?

Satan and the demons are Jehovah’s enemies. They are our enemies too.

Read Luke 9.38-42: And look! a man called out from the crowd, saying: “Teacher, I beg you to take a look at my son, because he is my only one. And look! a spirit seizes him, and suddenly he cries out, and it throws him into convulsions with foaming at the mouth, and only with difficulty does it leave him after bruising him. I begged your disciples to expel it, but they could not.” In response Jesus said: “O faithless and twisted generation, how long must I continue with you and put up with you? Bring your son over here.” But even as he was approaching, the demon hurled him to the ground and violently threw him into a convulsion. However, Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy and gave him back to his father.

Discuss this question:

How do the demons treat people?

We do not want to invite the demons into our lives.

Read Deuteronomy 18.10-12: There should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, anyone who employs divination, anyone practicing magic, anyone who looks for omens, a sorcerer, anyone binding others with a spell, anyone who consults a spirit medium or a fortune-teller, or anyone who inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to Jehovah, and on account of these detestable practices Jehovah your God is driving them away from before you.

Discuss these questions:

In what ways do the demons try to influence us and communicate with us? What practices are common where you live?

Does it seem reasonable to you that Jehovah forbids spiritistic practices? Why?

Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.

Do you think that the amulet worn by Palesa’s daughter was harmful? Why?

What did Palesa need to do to be protected from the demons?

Real Christians have always opposed the demons.

Read Acts 19.19: Indeed, quite a number of those who practiced magical arts brought their books together and burned them up before everybody. And they calculated their value and found them worth 50,000 pieces of silver.

Read 1 Corinthians 10.21: You cannot be drinking the cup of Jehovah and the cup of demons; you cannot be partaking of “the table of Jehovah” and the table of demons.

Discuss this question:

Why is it important to destroy anything you have that is connected with spiritism?

The demons are ruled by Satan. But the faithful angels are directed by the archangel Michael, which is another name for Jesus. How powerful is Michael?

Read Revelation 12.7-9: And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels battled with the dragon, and the dragon and its angels battled but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them any longer in heaven. So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.

Discuss these questions:

Who is more powerful? Michael and his angels or Satan and his demons?

Do you think that Jesus’ followers need to be afraid of Satan and his demons?

You can win the fight against Satan and his demons.

Read James 4.7: Therefore, subject yourselves to God; but oppose the Devil, and he will flee from you.

Discuss this question:

How can you protect yourself from Satan and the demons?

Why is that viewpoint dangerous?

Faithful angels help us. Satan and his demons are Jehovah’s enemies, and they use spiritism to mislead people.

How are Jehovah’s angels helping people to learn about him?

Who are Satan and his demons?

Why do you want to stay clear of spiritism?

Lesson completed on:

Consider whether any objects you have may be related to spiritism, and pray for wisdom to decide what to do with them.

Other: Memorizing Bible scriptures is vital for blind individuals to defend the truth using the Bible, build faith, provide comfort during difficult times, and keep God’s principles firm in heart and mind.

From lesson 24, memorize Revelation 12:9: So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.

1. Look at the evidence that Jesus is the archangel Michael.

“Who Is the Archangel Michael?” (Web article) Open explore 1 in new page

2. Consider proof that the Devil is not just a principle or quality of evil inside us.

“Is the Devil Real?” (Web article) Open explore 2 in new page

3. See how a woman broke free from demonic influences.

“She Found a Purpose in Life” (The Watchtower, July 1, 1993) Open explore 3 in new page

4. Learn how Satan uses spiritism to fool people.

“The Truth About Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft” (The Road to Everlasting Life, part 5) Open explore 4 in new page