A few insights into God's Word.
He was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven." Genesis 28:17 Gates are doorways into a new place. There is always a purpose for a gate to be put into place. They are always placed somewhere along a wall... Continue Reading →
Then the word of the LORD came through the prophet Haggai: "Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?" Haggai 1:3-4 Israel had been destroyed and put into captivity because of their rejection of God. After 70 years in captivity, God made a... Continue Reading →
But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple. Psalm 5:7 David could see all of his enemies around him. He knew that they did not follow God and asked God to destroy them because of their wickedness. David recognized that it was only... Continue Reading →
The people of Israel, including the Levites, are to bring their contributions of grain, new wine and olive oil to the storerooms, where the articles for the sanctuary and for the ministering priests, the gatekeepers and the musicians are also kept. "We will not neglect the house of our God." Nehemiah 10:39 All of the... Continue Reading →
Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set its doors in place, building as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and as far as the Tower of Hananel. Nehemiah 3:1 Nehemiah had received word that the city of Jerusalem... Continue Reading →
