“And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” Gen. 28:12.
16. To whose authority are the angels subject?
“Jesus Christ: who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto Him.” 1 Peter 3:21, 22.
Note.—In Joshua 5:13-15, Christ is called “captain of the Lord's host.”
17. In what work are angels engaged?
“Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?” Heb. 1:14.
18. What scripture indicates that each child of God has an accompanying angel?
“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in heaven.” Matt. 18:10.
Note.—Another has said: “Christians who live in the light of God's countenance are always accompanied by unseen angels, and these holy beings leave behind them a blessing in our homes.”
19. How is their watch-care over God's people expressed?