that jumped ship for Satan are what is discussed inJude 1:6. Another warning about them comes in Ephesians 6:12. Buttake heart: most of the Principalities are loyalists, as in anyother angelic choir. See also Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 1:21, and1 Peter 3:22 (in some versions). The middle order are the Arch- angels. The Archangels are thebest known of all the angels, if for no other reason than theymaterialize on earth more often. As the name implies, the Archanglsare to provide guidance, and are leaders of the angels in the nextchoir down. They also seem to entrusted with the more importantmissions of mankind, and are the guardian angels of importantpersonages such as religious and political leaders. They protectand defend the church, probably receiving their orders from theCherubim and Power angels. We even have some specific names in thischoir. Arch- angel Michael first appears in Daniel 10:13, and againin 10:21 and 12:1. Michael's primary duty seems to be in fightingSatan, although he cannot win because Satan and his cohorts outrankhim; so Michael must continually seek help from God and the Seraphimin his fight. Even so, Michael is usually called upon to lead soulsto heaven, as well as being invoked during exor- cisms. The nameMichael means "Who is as God?", and that is his war cry as heattacks Satan and his cohorts. Archangel Michael is the guardianangel of the Israelites. Archangel Gabriel is first mentioned inDaniel 8:16, and 9:21,26. Practically all of his appearances areconnected with the coming of the Messiah, but he also announced theconception of John the Baptist (Luke 1:19,26) His conver- sations inLuke also show Gabriel's wisdom, tact, and adroitness. He was mostprobably the angel who rounded up the three wise men, and got themto come to Bethlehem (Luke 2:9). Then Gabriel saved the Holy Family(Matthew 2:13. It is also believed Gabriel was the angel mentionedin Luke 22:43, and Matthew 28:2. Just imagin...
