A brief Bible study from Nehemiah 3.

1. The Sheep Gate, verse 1. Suggests SALVATION through the work of the Cross. The Good Shepherd gave His life for the Sheep (John 10:11).
2. The Fish Gate, verse 3. Suggests SERVICE. Jesus says "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men" (Matt. 4:19).
3. The Old Gate, verse 6. Suggests WATCHFULNESS to follow in the old paths of divine truth (Jeremiah 6:16).
4. The Valley Gate, verse 13. Suggests HUMILITY and PRAYER. The Lord Jesus is the Example for this. See Philippians 2:5-8.
5. The Dung Gate, verse 14. Suggests SELF JUDGMENT. See 2 Corinthians 7:1; Colossians 3:4-17.
6. The Gate of the Fountain, verse 15. Suggests THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR WORSHIP AND SERVICE. See Philippians 3:3; Ephesians 5:18; Jude 20.
7. The Water Gate, verse 26. Suggests THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD. See 1 Peter 1:23; Psalm 119:9; Ephesians 5:25,26; John 17:17.
8. The Horse Gate, verse 28. Suggests the WARFARE the Christian is called to. See Ephesians 6:10-18; 2 Timothy 2:3,4; Jude 3; 1 Timothy 6:12.
9. The East Gate, verse 29. Suggests the SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. See Titus 2:13; Philippians 3:10,21; 1 John 3:1-3.
10. The Gate Miphkad, verse 31. Miphkad means "Review" and suggests THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST for the review of the believer's works. See 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Corinthians 3:11-15; 1 Corinthians 4:5.