In the biblical context, "messages" often refer to communications from God to humanity, delivered through various means such as prophets, angels, dreams, visions, or direct divine intervention. These messages are central to the narrative of the Bible, serving as a means by which God reveals His will, guidance, and commandments to His people.

Old Testament

In the Old Testament, messages from God are frequently delivered through prophets. Prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel were chosen by God to convey His words to the Israelites. For instance, in Isaiah 6:8, the prophet Isaiah responds to God's call: "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'" . This passage illustrates the role of the prophet as a messenger of God.

Angelic messengers also play a significant role in the Old Testament. In Genesis 19, angels are sent to warn Lot of the impending destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, demonstrating God's concern for the righteous and His willingness to communicate warnings and instructions through celestial beings.

New Testament

The New Testament continues the theme of divine messages, with a particular emphasis on the message of the Gospel. Jesus Christ is portrayed as the ultimate messenger, embodying the Word of God. In John 1:14, it is written, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth" . Jesus' teachings, parables, and actions are seen as direct messages from God to humanity.

The apostles also serve as messengers, spreading the Gospel message throughout the known world. In Acts 1:8, Jesus commissions His disciples, saying, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" . This passage underscores the role of the apostles as bearers of God's message.

Angelic Messages

Angels continue to deliver messages in the New Testament. The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary in Luke 1:26-38 is a prime example, where he tells her of the forthcoming birth of Jesus, the Messiah. This message is pivotal in the narrative of salvation history, highlighting the role of angels as divine messengers.

Dreams and Visions

Throughout the Bible, God also communicates through dreams and visions. In the Old Testament, Joseph's dreams in Genesis 37 foretell his future rise to power and the preservation of his family. In the New Testament, the apostle Peter receives a vision in Acts 10, which leads to the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Christian community. These instances demonstrate how God uses dreams and visions to convey important messages and guide His people.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a key messenger in the New Testament, guiding believers into all truth. In John 16:13, Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come" . The Holy Spirit's role as a messenger is crucial in the life of the Church, providing ongoing revelation and guidance.

Conclusion

Messages in the Bible are a testament to God's desire to communicate with His creation. Whether through prophets, angels, dreams, visions, or the Holy Spirit, these messages reveal God's character, His plans for humanity, and His redemptive work through Jesus Christ.3749. ostrakinos -- earthen
... clay vessels). Earthen (clay) jars were used for storage and as "writing
pads" (for messages, contracts, wills, etc.).]. Word Origin ...
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Living Messages of Jesus.
... The Need Living Messages of Jesus. Now, what is it that these people need, and that
we can give to them? May I first remind you what they don't need? ...
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Departed Saints Fellow Servants with those yet on Earth.
... That the saints do not remain insensible, while their bodies are in the dull, but
become angels, * see and serve God and bear his messages, and minister to the ...
/.../sermons on various important subjects/sermon xxvii departed saints fellow.htm

The Decline of Enthusiasm
... However it may be regarded, it is first of all a series of messages written in the
name of the risen Christ to the churches of Asia, singling out each in turn ...
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Hezekiah
... The messages of the prophets offered no encouragement to halfway measures. Only
by most decided reformation could be threatened judgments be averted. ...
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Outside the Eden Gate.
... Ears and eyes are very sensitive organs. If their messages be not faithfully
attended to they sulk and pout and refuse to transmit messages. ...
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The Last King of Judah
... By pursuing an honorable course toward the Babylonians and by paying heed to the
messages from the Lord through Jeremiah, he could have kept the respect of ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 36 the last king.htm

Foreword
... wide work, discovered not a few of the problems of the Sunday school, and attempted
a partial solution in the volume on boys' work in the "Messages" of the ...
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The Evangel Booklets
... A series of brief, timely messages of supreme importance, and gospel stories by
evangelical preachers and teachers, Christian workers and laymen.22-page ...
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The Kingdom of Judah.
... The Prophets of the Period and Their Messages. ... The messages of these prophets should
be carefully read following outlines given in "The Bible Book by Book.". ...
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The Man and the Book.
... avoid exaggeration here, we must keep in mind how large a part personality played
in their teaching also, and from how deep in their lives their messages sprang ...
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Messages (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Messages (5 Occurrences). Acts 19:31 A few of
the public officials, too, who were friendly to him, sent ...
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Sardis (3 Occurrences)
... "When I think of the myriads of various nationality and advanced civilization for
whose evangelization these churches were responsible, the messages to the ...
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Message (222 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 19:31 A few of the public officials, too, who were friendly to him,
sent repeated messages entreating him not to venture into the Theatre. ...
/m/message.htm - 34k

Quotations
... On the basis of this conception, of the foreseen plan of God and its gradual revelation
to men through messages of hope and warning set in the key of the great ...
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Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)
... The prophet's messages were the messages of the Spirit of Christ. ... The prophets
always disclaim any part in the origination of their messages. ...
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Oracle (57 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The communications, revelations, or messages delivered by God to the prophets;
also, the entire sacred Scriptures -- usually in the plural. ...
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Officials (229 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Acts 19:31 A few of the public officials, too, who were friendly to him,
sent repeated messages entreating him not to venture into the Theatre. ...
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Gate (248 Occurrences)
... etc.). At the gates prophets also frequently delivered their messages (Proverbs
1:21; 8:3; Isaiah 29:21; Jeremiah 17:19, 20; 26:10). ...
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Friendly (17 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 19:31 A few of the public officials, too, who were friendly to him,
sent repeated messages entreating him not to venture into the Theatre. (WEY). ...
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Repeated (16 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Acts 19:31 A few of the public officials, too, who were friendly to him,
sent repeated messages entreating him not to venture into the Theatre. (WEY NAS) ...
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