The 10 Gates of Jerusalem
The people who lived in Israel during the time of Nebuchadnezzar were
taken captive to the land of Babylon. Then they demolished the city of
JESUSALEM and set it on fire. Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem to rebuild the city.
The 10 gates around Jerusalem.
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and
they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it;
even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. Nehemiah 3:1
1.The sheep gate -Salvation- What were these used
for?
a.Used to transport sheep and cows to
Jerusalem. According to the Old Testament system, animals were taken
to the temple for sacrifice. In the special enneven .The door was
renewed and dedicated only.the Spiritual meaning a.Redeem us who were in sin.
b. Refers to the experience that
Jesus died for us
c. It is reminiscent of Jesus’ first coming
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb
of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.John 1:29
Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the
door of the sheep.
All that ever came before me are
thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.
I am the door: by me if
any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
John 10:7-9
2.The Fish gate- Witnessing-What were these used for?
doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. Nehemiah 3:3
gate. This fish gate commemorates the major mission of
the gospel of Christ
And
Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and
Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
And
he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
And
they straightway left their nets, and
followed him. Matthew 4:18-20
be the symbol of the apostles. The
gospel, which until then had been preached only to the Jews, went to the
Gentiles until the end of the world
3.The Old gate -Strong Founation- What were these used for?
to solve the problems of the residents, God is telling us how to set
up the tabernacle
Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and
set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof Nehemiah 3:6
stand at the entering of the gate of the city, and shall declare his cause in
the ears of the elders of that city, they shall take him into the city unto
them, and give him a place, that he may dwell among them. Joshuva 20:4
b.It was at this gate that Boaz
freed Ruth
Ruth the Moabitess, the wife of Mahlon, have I purchased to be my wife, to
raise up the name of the dead upon his inheritance, that the name of the dead
be not cut off from among his brethren, and from the gate of his place: ye are witnesses this day
the people that were in the gate, and
the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come
into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of
Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem: Ruth 4:10-11
4.The Valley gate-Suffering for spiritual growth Nehemiah 3:13- What were these used
for?
of Zanoah; they built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and
the bars thereof, and a thousand cubits on the wall unto the dung gate. Nehemiah
3:13
gate that Nehemiah began his tour of Jerusalem
And I
went out by night by the gate of the valley, even before the dragon well, and to the dung port, and viewed the walls of
Jerusalem, which were broken down, and the gates thereof were consumed with
fire. Nehemiah 2:13
c. The test of valley in our life can go through the
problem. It shows that they help to strengthen, grow, and move forward in our
spiritual life
d.The test brings
the experience of the humility of the Christian life
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of
my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. Psalms 23:6
gained recognition, Christians were experiencing a valley-like decline
of the church
5.The dung
gate-Garbage in the soul Removed-What
were these used for?
a. Jerusalem’s garbage and rubbish were brought through this gate and dumped in the valley of HINNOM.
b.How garbage is disposed of for the health of a nation. As well as purification is very necessary in our lives. This gateway reminds us.
Now
concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me:
It is good for a man not to touch a woman
Nevertheless,
to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own
husband. 1
Corinthians 7:1-2
Idol worship,False Teaching This shows the origin of the doctrine of Dur.
6.Fountain Gate-Living water – Nehemiah 3:15-16
But the
gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh, the ruler of part of
Mizpah; he built it, and covered it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks
thereof, and the bars thereof, and the wall of the pool of Siloah by the king’s
garden, and unto the stairs that go down from the city of David.
After
him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur,
unto the place over against the
sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the
mighty. Nehemiah 3:15-16
a.. This was the gateway to the Siloam Pond. People will purify themselves through this door before going to temple.
b.. Crossing the valley gate, The one who puts out the trash, This portal illustrates the experience of living water.
The water of life will flow through the Holy Spirit if Jesus is faithful to me .
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. John 7:38
AD 1500-1600 The revival of the church began. c.. Print the Bible, get it into the hands of the people, and learn the Scriptures. This is the time when people realize that grace brings salvation by faith.
7. The water gate -Advanced Doctrine –Nehemiah 3:26
Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. Nehemiah 3:26
a.. It was near the live water gate.
b.. It was called the Water Gate because it was near the river Theon.
c.. The living water gate is also a symbol of the Holy Spirit, The water gate signifies the fulfillment of the word of the Lord.
That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, Ephesians 5:26
BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Psalms 119: 9
d. Refers to the period between 1628-1688 AD. It was during this period that the most revered saints appeared.
1.JOHN BUNYAN 1628-1688
2.CHARLES SPURGEON 1834-1892
3.WILLIAM CAREY 1761- 1834
4.DWIGHT.MOODY 1837- 1899
8. The Horse gate-Endurance/strength Nehemiah 3:28
From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house. Nehemiah 3:28
a. Horses for the Battle of Jerusalem Near the maternity ward Because this was the gateway This was called the horse gate.
b. Horses for war Will pass through this gate.
c. It was near the water gate.
d. Horse means war We also do spiritual warfare It shows the readiness.
e.Not by physical force, One with the Holy Spirit The war he makes will make him win.
We need benefit and consequence to fight against sin.
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin Hebrews 12:4
f.AD 1900 – Scientifically The First War during this period,World War II took place.
This battle is reminiscent of the horse threshold..
9. The East gate-Prosperity- Nehemiah 3:29
After them repaired Zadok the son of Immer over against his house. After him repaired also Shemaiah the son of Shechaniah, the keeper of the east gate. Nehemiah 3:29
a.. As it was opposite the Olive Mountain to the east Called the East Gate.
b.. And as a sign of Jesus’ second coming.
c.. The coming of Jesus, He will judge the world, Eternally join us even with Him Symbolically, it is.
zechariah 14:4, Relelation22:20
And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south. zechariah 14:4
Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven
Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. Act 1:11-12
10.MIPHKAD / Inspection Gate Nehemiah 3:31
After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son unto the place the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad of, and to the going up of the corner. Nehemiah 3:31
1. This Hebrew word — survey, It is called pre-marking.
2. David is near this gate He will talk and study about his armies That being said.
God examines our hearts We are going to settle judgment on the last day This gateway is marked.
For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 1corinthians 4:4 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 2corinthians 5:10