THE FISH GATE

Nehemiah 3:3 Also the sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate; they laid its beams and hung its doors with its bolts and bars. 

Reason behind the name: 

Merchants used this gate when they brought fish from the Mediterranean Sea, and there may have been a fish market near the gate. This was a key entrance to the city. 

Spiritual meaning of the gate: 

The fish gate speaks of service for the people.

When Jesus called four of the disciples he told them that He would make them fishers of men.

🎣Matthew 4:18-20 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. They immediately left their nets and followed Him. 🎣

These verses show how Christ saves our soul to make us soul winners. We are saved to serve! God has freed us from sin to serve Him.

But be very careful to notice that this gate comes after the sheep gate. Salvation must come before service. We cannot save ourselves through service. Good works are the fruit of salvation not the root of it.

🎣 CATCHING FISH AND WINNING SOULS 💓 

1. Bringing the fish from the deep🐟

The fishermen attempt to bring the fish deep in the sea to the surface. A man who serves God brings the man who is deep in sin to Christ.

2. The sea is rough 🌊

Yes, the sea is rough. Yet, the fisherman goes and casts his net. It's not an easy thing to serve the Lord. Yet, we need to serve the Lord.

3. Jesus in our boat 🚣‍♂

Jesus got into Simon's boat and helped him catch fish. When Jesus is with us, He will help us win souls.