In Chapter 11: We see the way back to Tobias’ parents. We notice the first thing the Angel Raphael asked Tobias to do once he entered his house was to immediately worship the Lord God and give thanks to him. In this chapter also, we see how Tobit restored his sight and thanked and praised God. Also we notice how this family used to adore God and give thanks in every single step. We see how God was the first and foundation of everything in this family’s life. Until this chapter, Tobit and Tobias didn’t know who the man was who helped and supported Tobias in his mission.
In Chapter 12: We see how Tobit was thinking about the man who helped Tobias and how he can reward him. We also learn from Tobias how he was thinking about how much this man helped him and how he deserved the best. We see what the angel asked Tobit and Tobias to do. He asked them to talk about what God did for them and to confess the works of God. The angel focused also on the importance of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and how almsgiving delivers from death. In this chapter, we see clearly one of the roles of the angels with us. Angel Raphael was offering Tobit’s prayer to the Lord. In this chapter also, Angel Raphael started to show himself to Tobit and Tobias and how they responded and how Angel Raphael was taken from their sight.
“Bless the God of heaven, and _______ to him in the sight of all who live, for he as acted in his _____ toward you.” (Tobit 12:6)
