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?

1. Who are the angels?

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.

2. Who are Satan and his demons?

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, 12.

3. How do Satan and the demons try to mislead us?

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.

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6. Win the fight against Satan and his demons

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 then 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, and then discuss this question:

• How can you protect yourself from Satan and the demons?

 SUMMARY

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

Review

• 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?