THEME: BASIC CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
TOPIC: THE ANGEL, THE SERAPH
TEXT: ISAIAH 6:1-7, REV. 7:1 – END
MV: “And one cried unto
another and said Holy Holy Holy, is the Lord of Host: the whole earth is full
of His glory” … Isaiah 6:3
Introduction
The seraph which literally means the burning one’s are
winged celestial angelic creatures that attend to God. As their implies in the
Hebrew tongue, they have a “fiery” or a “dazzling appearance. They belong to
the highest choir in the angelic hierarchy. They are caretaker’s of God’s
throne, who are continuously singing before the throne. They are beings of pure
dazzling light and are always in God’s presence, praising Him and communicating
with Him and reconciling sinners to God.
The plural form of their name is “seraphim” while
“seraph” or “serap” is the singular form.
Aim of
the Study
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To understand the
word seraph
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To understand the
uniqueness of seraph
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To defend the
word seraph
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To emulate the
seraph above….
DISCUSSION
A BRIEF BIBLICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE
ANGELS
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They are God’s
creation … colo 1:16, Rev 4:11
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They are
ministering spirits … Heb 1:7, 14
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They can appear
on earth to carry out specified divine assignments … eg... when Christ was
born… Luke 2:8-16
A BIBLICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE
SERAPH
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They are angelic
creatures in heaven that have six wings, which have specific functions … Isaiah
6:2, Rev. 4:8
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They voice is
powerful… Isaiah 6:3-4
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They are in the
midst of God’s throne in heaven i.e “round about the throne” Rev. 4:6
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They are full of
eyes in front and behind… Rev. 4:6
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They have
different forms, one is like a lion, another like a man, etc. Rev. 4:7
WHAT ARE THEIR FUNCTIONS IN HEAVEN?
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Offering praise
and worship to God, without resting…. Isaiah 6:3, Rev. 4:8
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They lead heaven
in praising God. Rev 4:9-11
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Directing sinners
to the ways of righteousness…... Isaiah 6:5-7
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THEM?
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Learn to praise God
continuously.
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Lead
others/encourage others to praise God.
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Always be
involved in directing sinners back to the ways of righteousness.
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All the wings of
the seraphs have specific functions…..
Discover all your wings (i.e talents) and their
functions and put them to use in doing God’s work.
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Always be in
God’s presence. Attend all the services of the church, pray without ceasing.
The heavenly seraphs “rest not day nor night.” Be like them.
·
Sin will drive
you away from God’s presence, like it did to Lucifer the devil. To be able to
remain in God’s presence, the seraphim always have to see to it, beware of sin
so you can continue to enjoy the joy of God’s salvation and the presence of
God.
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Have ‘eyes
everywhere.” Have a far-sighted vision on the things that will bring
revival/edify and build the church of Jesus Christ.
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The seraphs are
unique. They have different forms. One has the form of a man, another a lion
etc. Be unique in the use of your gift and talents. Do not be a copy cat. Be
yourself.
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The voice of the
seraphs is powerful. Always make decrees with faith in ‘Jesus’ name and it
shall come to pass.
Conclusion
Note … we do not worship them like many have inferred
and never have, rather, we join them to praise and serve God because at every
point in time we start our worship, their own was already going on, non-stop in
heaven. They should never be made objects of worship … Colo 2:18.
We have seen that the seraphim are
caretakers of God’s throne, who are continuously singing before the throne.
They are beings of pure dazzling light and are always in God’s presence,
praising Him and communicating with Him. Like the seraphs, never get tired of
worshiping God, we their earthly counterparts, who long to join them in serving
God in heaven on the last day, should never get tired of running the heavenly
race.
As we celebrate the 2013 seraphic
anniversary it’s a season of praise, reconciling with God, praise God, worship
Him, serve Him and learn to always talk to someone about Jesus. Reconcile
others with Christ and see that you are reconcile with Him.
I pray God to give you the grace of
living a pure, sanctified, spirit-filled life of serving Him in Jesus name