The Gates of Zion. Introduction Gates provided access to the city of Jerusalem and the Temple mount. The names of these gates often reflected their location.

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The Gates of Zion

Introduction Gates provided access to the city of Jerusalem and the Temple mount. The names of these gates often reflected their location and usage. Keeping these names straight is complicated because the walls of Jerusalem changed over time – expanding in times of prosperity and shrinking after periods of deprivation.

Biblical Significance of Gates Protection and Peace Assembly and Association

Physical Significance The physical gates of a city afforded protection and peace (Josh. 2:1-7; 6:1-2; Psa. 127:1; 107:16; 147:13). Physical gates of a city were also a place of assembly and association (Ruth 4:1-12; cf. Deut. 25:5-10).

Spiritual Significance The gates of spiritual Zion provide protection and peace (Psa. 122:1-9; 147:12-20). The gates of spiritual Zion are also a place of assembly and association (Psa. 100:1-5; 118:15-29).

Conclusion In Psalms 87, the sons of Korah exclaimed, “The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob” (Psa. 87:1-7). Affirming the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old, the writer of Hebrew said, “But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven…” (Heb. 12:18-24).

Conclusion Have you entered the gates of spiritual Zion? – Enjoy the protection and peace that belong to citizens of the city of God. – Share in the blessings of assembly and association that belong to members of the Lord’s church. Render obedience to the gospel of Christ while there is time and opportunity.