It is in keeping that the priests should build this particular gate, for it speaks of Christ and His work upon the cross for us. Philippians 3:8 ). Paul said, But God forbid that I should glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. So don't lose heart in your work for the Lord knowing that 'God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.'.
Only the Gates of Jerusalem in the Book of Nehemiah are prophetic of the Zrebuilding (i.e. (Galatians 3:13). How many Christians are in hard places today! Over the centuries, every time the walls of the city were expanded outward, the appropriate gate would simply follow the wall, yet, each gate remained in the same general proximity as the earlier gate that it replaced. So what do the gates of Jerusalem symbolize? For believers, it could represent the Judgment Seat of Christ – a time when we will be called upon to give an account of our lives. Today Christians are to “cleanse [themselves] from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God” (2 Cor. From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one opposite his own house. What Judaism does not understand, is that their Messiah has already done that. The Old Testament The constant search for something new is the thing that is leading us to frustration. Vs 10,23,30 'Next to them Jedaiah the son of Harumaph made repairs opposite his house... After them Benjamin and Hasshub carried out repairs in front of their house... After him Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Some of doctrinal 'rubbish' that needed removing included the teachings of indulgences, purgatory, salvation by various sacraments and works, exaltation of Mary as the 'Mother of God' and the man-made church hierarchy and papal authority. Jesus is the door through which sinners can enter the sheepfold and be redeemed (Jn. Reality & Relationship (Chuck Missler), Isaiah 16-20 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), 1 Samuel 17-25 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Third Person of the Trinity (Chuck Smith), Ezekiel 40:4-49; 41:1-26; 42:1-20 (Chuck Missler), ← Back to Dr. J. Vernon McGee's Bio & Resources. At the Water Gate, we worship God and at the Horse Gate, we serve humanity. Personal aspect: Examining the picture above you notice that there is a long distance before you come to the next gate, which is the valley gate. Nehemiah 6: Our Defense - Recognising the great work. There is a victory to be won! The order and position of each gate is also very specific and gives us insight into the journey that God takes each of His children on as well as the journey of the church as a whole until the return of Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:25, 26). It is remarkable that today’s modern gate that stands in the same proximity is called, New Gate! …Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it, that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word. The Water Gate also represents cleansing, but not for the purpose of regeneration or conversion. The Dung Gate was located in the southern section of the wall (v. 14). This means learning the old ways of truth that NEVER change. Modernism and liberalism leading to an increasing apostasy within the church. A GATE gives access to the City; it is a seat of power, authority and influence; 1 Chronicles 9:22-23. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, There is a battle to be fought! Freedom from the curse of sin awaits us at the foot of the cross. “Hammiphkad” means review of registry. Shakespeare was using poetic license when he wrote, “Tongues in trees...Sermons in stones,” but, my friend, the Word of God proves this to be accurate. It is a trumpet of jubilee to slaves of passion and pride; a loudspeaker calling out above the din and melee of the day; a harmonious chorus in the babel of this world’s confusion. Moreover, the old gate repaired Joiada, the son of Paseah….