2025 Discover Your Purpose in God’s Kingdom
Prophetic word — Part 2
“… Jerusalem lies and ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire. Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and end this disgrace!” – Nehemiah 2:7 Nehemiah 3 gives symbolic guidance on how we are to rebuild the breaches in the modern-day church.
Each builder went to work on the walls near their home. In like manner, our ministry begins in our own house—we must first clean up our own mess and repair family breeches.
The Sheep Gate (v. 1)
Building begins with Jesus – The Corner Stone. Sheep were washed in the pool of Bethesda and brought into the Temple for sacrifice. The sheep Gate represents Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). 
The Fish Gate (v. 3)
If you are like the Fish Gate that brought fish into the city, you are an evangelist who leads the lost to Jesus, a “fisher of men” (Matthew 4:19).
The Old Gate (v. 6)
If you are like the Old Gate of the original wall, with its beams, doors, bolts, and bars firmly and properly set in place, you faithfully lead the body apostolically by holding steadfastly to foundational biblical teachings. (1 Corinthians 15:2)
The Valley Gate (v. 13)
If you are like the Valley Gate that led to the valleys surrounding Jerusalem, you hold up the arms of those going through testing and trials, encouraging them to depend on God. (Exodus 17:10-13)
The Dung Gate (v. 14)
If you are like the Dung Gate that was used for removing refuse and waste, you guide others through repentance, forgiveness and deliverance. (2 Corinthians 7:1).
The Fountain Gate (v. 15)
If you are like the Fountain Gate that stored water sources, you point believers to His living water that refreshes and empowers them. (John 7:37-39).
The Water Gate (v. 26)
If you are like a drawer at the Water Gate, you teach from the overflow of your time in the Word and help those around you stay grounded in the Word.
The Horse Gate (v. 28)
If you are like a horse in the King’s stables, you engage in spiritual warfare, destroying arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God. (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
The East Gate (v. 29)
If, like Shekaniah, the guard at the East Gate, you position yourself in prayer, worship, and obedience, creating a pathway for God’s glorious presence to move freely in your life, your home, and church. (Ezekiel 43:1-4)
The Projecting Tower (vs.27)
If you are like the Projecting Tower that stationed lookouts, you are a watchman on the wall, providing prophetic insight and strategies to defend against the enemies attacks. (Habakkuk 2:1).
The Inspection Gate (v.31)
If you are like the Inspection Gate that reviewed the people, you encourage self-examination, repentance and realignment before God. (Lamentations 3:40).
The Upper Room (vs.31)
If you are like the Upper Room where the Holy Spirit was poured out, you intimately seek and contend for deeper intimacy and the infilling of the Holy Spirit for believers. (Acts 2:1-4)
The Sheep Gate (vs. 32 and the last word in the chapter.)
Nehemiah 3 begins and ends with the Sheep Gate, reminding us that Christ is the beginning and the end. (Revelation 22:13) …and in Him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:17)
By understanding the meanings behind these gates and sections, we can see how our unique gifts and roles can partner with God‘s work in the building and reforming His church.
— Candi Christman 1/5/25
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