# messenger #

## Facts: ##

The term, "messenger" refers to someone who is given a message to tell others.

* In ancient times, a messenger would be sent from the battlefield to tell people back in the city what was happening.
* An angel is a special kind of messenger whom God sends to give people messages. Some translations translate "angel" as "messenger."
* John the Baptist was called a messenger who came before Jesus to announce the Messiah's coming and to prepare people to receive him.
* Jesus' apostles were his messengers to go share with other people the good news about the kingdom of God.

(See also: [angel](../kt/angel.md) **·** [apostle](../kt/apostle.md) **·** [johnthebaptist](../other/johnthebaptist.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 19:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/19/01)
* [1 Samuel 06:21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/06/21)
* [2 Kings 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/01/01)
* [Luke 07:27-28](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/07/27)
* [Matthew 11:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/11/09)