In this episode of The Universe Next Door we examine the biblical figure called the "angel of the Lord," surveying key Old Testament scenes (the burning bush, Jacob's wrestling, and Abraham and Isaac) to argue that this figure is specifically the pre‑incarnate second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.

We explain how "angel" functions as a messenger term without diminishing God, why the figure disappears after the Incarnation, and the theological significance of these appearances as preparation for Jesus and his atoning work.