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Angels and Demons the real story   OT use of angels Hebrew word/s used – malak (messenger) – used in a general sense of a messenger or envoy sent from a person of authority to others; used most frequently of beings sent from God with a message to humans Described as Ex 3:2 – in midst of blazing fire Nu 22:22 – with a drawn sword (1 Chr 21:27) Jdg 6:21 – with a staff; fire from the staff; disappeared Judg 13:18 – name is "wonderful" Ps 103:20-21 – mighty in strength; obedient; serve God's will Other notable uses Angel of the Lord/God – a being sent by God for a protective purpose   OT use of demons Hebrew word/s used – sair (hairy goat; goat demon; Lev 17:7) – used to refer to goat spirit that people sacrificed to shed (shade; Dt 32:17; Ps 106:37) - used to refer to the spirits behind the idols that people chose to sacrifice to other than to Yahweh Described as: with exception of hairy goat demon, no description Other notable uses Evil spirit – Jud 9:23; 1 Sam 16:14-23; ...

I just finished reading a sermon that, for some, it was powerful and meaningful. General Conference is happening right now. Every 4 years United Methodists and affiliates gather from around the world to discuss, debate, and elect the path of the UMC for the coming 4 years. Interspersed among the issues of "how then shall we live" are sermons. Bishops, clergy, and laity provide the message of the Gospel to those in attendance. But the sermon I read was not from General Conference. No, it was a Sunday morning sermon. In fact, it was a sermon preached on the Third Sunday of Lent. And the congregation hearing the sermon had to have been engrossed in the words of the minister. Because I was hanging on every word, waiting to hear the Gospel. The sermon was entitled, "A Sermon on Werewolves". Yep, werewolves. And the sermon was about....werewolves. Granted, the sermon was preached in 1508 in Strasbourg, Germany. The context of the sermon needs to be considered. 16th Centur...