Did Enoch See Heaven’s Org Chart? A Christian Look at a Mysterious Book

Enoch paints a picture most CEOs would recognize: an “organizational chart” of heaven.

We meet Michael and Gabriel in our Bibles—mighty messengers and warriors of God. Michael contends for God’s people. Gabriel delivers world-shaping news about the coming of Jesus.

Ancient Jewish writings like the Book of Enoch go even further. They describe a whole heavenly host, each angel with specific assignments under God’s command. Some are linked with fire, others with healing, others with judgment. The big idea in Enoch is simple and powerful:

Nothing in creation is random.
Every part of the universe runs under God’s order.

Even though Christians don’t treat Enoch as Scripture, that basic theme does line up with the Bible:

“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things have been created through him and for him.”
– Colossians 1:16 (NIV)

The God who orders galaxies also orders your days. He is not careless with creation—and He is not careless with you.

Angels, Enoch, and a Christian Filter

So what do we do with Enoch’s long lists of angels and heavenly scenes?

First, we start with what Scripture clearly teaches:

• Angels are created beings, not little gods.

• They are servants and messengers, not objects of worship.

• They carry out God’s will, but the spotlight belongs to Him alone.

The Bible shows us:

• Michael as a warrior and protector of God’s people.

• Gabriel as the messenger who announces the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus.

Enoch adds more detail around heavenly order and spiritual conflict. It can be fascinating to read, especially if you love thinking about angels and the unseen realm.

But here’s the key point for Christians:

Enoch may illustrate, but it does not define what we believe.

• When Enoch echoes Scripture, it can give us background and color.

• When Enoch goes beyond Scripture, we hold it loosely.

• We never let Enoch overrule what the Bible clearly says.

The early church knew about this book. Jude even quotes a line from it. But under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the church—apart from the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition—did not include Enoch in the canon of Scripture. That decision still guides how most Christians treat the book today.

A Glimpse into Enoch’s Angel List (Chapter 20)

In the Book of Enoch, one short chapter gives a snapshot of how ancient Jewish believers imagined the structure of the heavenly host. Chapter 20 lists several “holy angels who watch” and briefly describes their assigned roles:

For Christians, passages like this are interesting background. They show how earlier generations pictured the unseen realm, but our final authority on angels and the spiritual world remains the Bible itself.

Getting Closer to the Source of Scripture

If you’re drawn to a book like Enoch, chances are you have a real hunger to understand the Bible—the spiritual world, God’s order, and the story He’s telling.

One of the safest, richest ways to go deeper (without getting lost in speculation) is to get closer to the original language of the Bible itself.

Most of us meet the Bible in translation—and thank God for that gift. But the original language often carries layers that are hard to capture in English:

• Word plays and patterns

• Nuances in verbs and tenses that shape how we read a promise or command

• Subtle connections between passages that share the same Hebrew root

• Extra color and depth in poetry, prophecy, and wisdom literature

Learning even a little Biblical Hebrew can make familiar passages feel new again:

• Psalms you’ve prayed for years take on added richness.

• Prophetic texts open up with patterns and contrasts you’ve never noticed.

• Proverbs and wisdom sayings show more nuance in how they describe the righteous, the wicked, the wise, and the foolish.

It’s not about becoming a scholar. It’s about loving God enough to say,
“I want to hear Your Word as close to how You first spoke it as I can.”

Study with Teachers in Israel

That’s where the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies comes in.

From home, you can join live, interactive classes taught by experienced instructors connected with The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Their Biblical Hebrew program is structured in clear levels, so you can start where you are and grow at a realistic pace.

Here’s the basic pathway:

• Biblical Hebrew Beginner (Level A) – Start here.
  Learn the alphabet, vowels, and core vocabulary. This is designed for true beginners who want to rediscover the Bible and gain a deeper understanding of the Scriptures in their original language.

• Biblical Hebrew Improved (Level B)
  Build on that foundation with more vocabulary, grammar, and reading practice, so you can approach biblical narratives with growing confidence.

• Biblical Hebrew Intermediate (Level C)
  Strengthen your reading skills and begin working more independently with dictionaries and grammar tools while reading biblical texts.

• Biblical Hebrew Advanced (Level D)
  Dive into biblical poetry, prophecy, and wisdom literature—Psalms, Isaiah, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and more. You’ll explore the unique syntax and vocabulary of these genres and their historical background.

• Biblical Hebrew Expert (Level E)
  Trace how Biblical Hebrew developed over time, and read documents like the Dead Sea Scrolls and extra-biblical Hebrew literature to see Scripture in a broader historical and linguistic context.

For serious students who want ongoing practice, there is also a Hebrew Reading Lab (Advanced) where you read, parse, and translate under the guidance of an experienced teacher.

Whether you’re just beginning or already quite advanced, there is a “next step” for you.

From Enoch’s Order to Your Own Calling

Enoch reminds us that heaven is ordered. Angels have assignments. Creation moves according to God’s design.

In a similar way, you have a calling and a place in God’s story. One practical step in living that out is drawing closer to His Word—not only by reading more, but by understanding more deeply.

For some believers, that looks like:

• Reading a psalm a day in English.

• Joining a Bible study group.

• Or, for a growing number, stepping into Biblical Hebrew and discovering the text in a new way.

You don’t have to become an academic. You simply have to be willing to be a student again—to start with “beginner,” with aleph-bet, and let the Lord meet you in the learning.

If you’ve ever felt that quiet tug—I wish I could read just one verse in Hebrew and really understand it—that desire might be part of God’s ordered plan for your walk with Him.

The Israel Institute of Biblical Studies exists to help you take that step. They offer a clear pathway from Biblical Hebrew Beginner all the way through advanced levels, with live teachers, international classmates, and a shared love for Scripture.

As you consider your own next step—new goals, new rhythms, new ways of growing with the Lord—learning Biblical Hebrew could be one of the most rewarding investments you make in your spiritual life.

Bottom Line for Christians

Here’s the simple summary you can keep—and even quote:

The Book of Enoch is ancient, important, and interesting—but it is not Scripture.
Most Christians read it the way they read historical Jewish writings:

Valuable? Yes.
Helpful background? Yes.
Inspired Word of God? No.

Enjoy Enoch as a glimpse into how ancient believers thought about angels and God’s order. But let it send you back to your Bible—and, if God is nudging you—back to the Hebrew text itself, where His inspired Word was first given.