In this episode of Turning Point, Dr. David Jeremiah turns Scripture into a roadmap for understanding angels. He asks the same question that has long intrigued believers: what are angels, and why does the Bible care about them?

When Did God Create the Angels?

Jeremiah opens with the poetic language of Job 38:4‑7 and Psalm 104:5, where the “sons of God” and the “morning stars” are described as singing together when the earth’s foundations were laid. These verses suggest that angels were present at the very beginning of creation, even before the earth itself was formed.

What Are Angels Made Of?

In Psalm 104, God is said to “make his angels’ spirits, his ministers a flame of fire.” Jeremiah interprets this as a picture of angels’ substance—unbound by the physical laws that govern humans. He notes that this fiery nature explains why angels can move swiftly and appear wherever God needs them.

How Do Angels Intervene?

Jeremiah illustrates angelic intervention with several biblical and contemporary examples. He recounts Corey Tenboom’s testimony of angels surrounding her in a concentration camp, Daniel’s angel Gabriel flying swiftly to deliver God’s message, and the story of Abraham in Genesis 18, where two of the three visitors are angels who appear as men. He also mentions Numbers 22, where God opens a man’s eyes to see an angel standing in the way of a donkey.

Can Angels Take Human Form?

Through Genesis 18 and other passages, Jeremiah explains that angels can appear as humans when God chooses. This ability helps explain modern sightings and the way angels can be perceived by those whom God opens to see them.

These glimpses into the nature and work of angels invite listeners to explore the deeper mysteries that Dr. Jeremiah unpacks in the full episode.