Daniel 10:13 "…Michael, one of the foremost princes, …" Ask, doesn’t this verse appear to be speaking of more than one? Go to Hebrews 1 – Explain that the first two chapters clearly indicate that Jesus is not an Angel, even a chief Angel. Start at Hebrews 1:5, "…To which on of the Angels did he ever say…" Ask, doesn’t this include Michael? Then verse 6, "…and let all GOD’s Angels do obeisance to Him." Ask, are you aware that the 1961 edition of the New World Translation this verse said, "Let all God’s Angels worship him?" Then go to verse 10 – 12 , Ask, who is this talking about? They should say Jesus because it is speaking of Him. The ask them to go to Psalm 102: 25-27. This is the same quote but it is speaking of Jehovah, yet there is a cross-reference in all three verses that refer this quote to the one in Hebrews 1:10-12. Now look at Hebrews 1:14, "Are they not all spirits…", Ask, doesn’t this include Michael? Look at Hebrews 2:5, "For it is not to Angels…" Ask, How can Jesus be an Angel according to this verse? A point you may want to make here is that Michael is mentioned only 5 times in the Bible, 3 – in Daniel, 1 – in Jude, and 1 – in Revelation. Jesus is mentioned as Jesus, Christ, or Savior – 678 – in Gospels, 901 – rest of New Testament, for a total of 1,579 times and if you add the times He’s referred to as "Lord" it is well over 2,000. Ask, why do you think there is such a contrast if Jesus was Michael, came as Jesus, and is coming as Michael again; wouldn’t you think if he really is Michael he would be addressed that way more than just 5 times in the whole Bible? Go to Jude 9, "but when Michael the Archangel had a difference with the devil and was disputing about Moses’ body, He did not dare to bring a judgment against him in abusive terms, but said: may Jehovah rebuke you."" Ask, according to this verse, "Michael:" did not rebuke satan but left that for Jehovah. Yet, Jesus not only rebuked the devil himself but gave the disciples power to do the same in "His Name", in Matthew 10:8, and Luke 10:19, also see Matthew 4:10, 16:23, & Mark 8:33. If he had power over him on earth, why doesn’t he here in Jude 9 if he is supposed to be Michael? It also may be worth noting that the Greek word for Jehovah in this verse is "kurios" which is used of Jesus throughout the New Testament.

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