The Fish Gate
The second gate that speaks about the christian life is the fish gate. The fish gate represents witnessing and soul winning. After salvation at the sheep gate, saved saints should enter the fish gate and become fishers of men, trying to win souls everywhere to Jesus. Jesus said at Matthew 4:19 Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Jesus said at Luke 14:23 Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. Proverbs 11:30 says The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Be a soul winner for Jesus and a star that is remembered forever in heaven that is appreciated. Stars on this earth are forgotten. But soul winners in heaven are stars remembered forever that will hear lost sinners tell them "Thank you for saving us from hell and the lake of fire to receive peace forever with Jesus." Daniel 12:3 says And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.
The only way to give your life meaning is to witness Jesus everywhere. I never met anyone that regretted getting saved with Jesus. Jesus always makes a person's life better. James 5:20 says Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. When you save a lost sinner, Jesus and the angels in heaven rejoice. Jesus said at Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
A sign that you have salvation with the Holy Ghost from the sheep gate occurs when you have a desire to witness Jesus everywhere and save lost sinners. Jesus said at Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Let's all obey Jude 22: And of some have compassion, making a difference; And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Be like Brother Bob and witness salvation with Jesus everywhere. Get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again.
Nehemiah 3:3 speaks about the fish gate saying But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. Notice that many no name soul winners (the sons of Hassenaah) helped build the fish gate. These unnamed sons were humble and just lifted up the name of Jesus with no glory to themselves. When you witness Jesus be like these sons and John the Baptist saying John 3:30 He (Jesus) must increase, but I must decrease.
Note that the Hebrew meaning for Hassenaah is thorny one or hated one. Even though the father Hassenaah was thorny and hated, the sons of Hassenaah got saved and became witnesses for Jesus building the fish gate. Philippians 2:12 says that we all have to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. Even though a father is lost in hell, a son can get saved. Even though a mother is lost in hell, a daughter can get saved. These sons remind me of the sons of Korah. Even though Korah was wicked and rebelled against Moses, ending up in the pit of hell, the sons of Korah got blessed and saved forever in heaven. Numbers 26:11 says Notwithstanding the children of Korah died not. David dedicated Psalms 44-49 to the sons of Korah.
You might be a no name like the sons of Hassenaah but you can become a great soul winner for Jesus who is a great fisher of men at the fish gate. You don't need an educational degree or a popular name to witness Jesus everywhere. If anyone is willing, they can be a blessed soul winner for Jesus. Lost sinners in the world might say that you need a DD, PHD, Or BA from the seminary (cemetery) before you can become a soul winner. Tell these lost sinners that you're a DD (devil disturber) with a PHD (Pentecostal hairdoo) with a BA that is born again.
Be like Andrew pictured above and after salvation with Jesus, become a soul winner witnessing Jesus to your family and everyone. After Andrew got saved, Andrew witnessed Jesus to his brother Simon Peter and brought Peter to Jesus for salvation. John 1:40 says One of the two which heard John (the Baptist) speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, He said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
Note how humble and blessed Andrew was. We don't hear much about Andrew, but Andrew was responsible for blessing around 8000 people. After Andrew led Peter to Jesus, Peter saved 3000 people. And Andrew presented the little boy with two small fishes and five barley loaves to Jesus that were used to bless around 5000 people. Let's all be humble like Andrew, staying out of the limelight, where only Jesus gets the glory, while multitudes of lost sinners get saved and blessed.
Saved Grandsons Of Wicked Grandfathers Helped Build The Fish Gate
Saved grandsons of wicked grandfathers helped build the fish gate. Nehemiah 3:4 says And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.
Note the Hebrew meanings of the blessed saved grandsons and sons that built the fish gate. These grandsons were glad to be soul winners for Jesus. Meremoth means exaltations, elevations, and heights with Jesus. Urijah means the Lord Jesus is my light. But Koz (Hakkoz) means a thorn. In other words even though the grandson Meremoth had a wicked grandfather Koz who was a thorn, Meremoth got exalted and saved by the witness that Jesus is the Light from his blessed father Urijah and became a soul winner for Jesus at the fish gate.
The Hebrew meaning for Meshullam is befriended and rewarded for being a peacemaker. Berechiah means God blesses. Meshezabeel has a bad meaning where one is drawn out because the false god Baal is exalted. Again we see that even though the grandson Meshullam had a wicked grandfather Meshezabeel who worshipped Baal, Meshullam had a blessed father named Berechiah and got saved and befriended by Jesus and was rewarded for being a peacemaker who became a great soul winner at the fish gate. The Hebrew meaning for Zadok is just or righteous. But Baana means son of affliction. In other words even though Zadok had a wicked father Baana and lived in affliction, Zadok got saved and became a witness for Jesus.
Like Meremoth and Meshullam, Brother Bob got saved even though his grandparents did not believe in the Lord Jesus. Brother Bob chose to be a blessed grandson with our Lord Jesus and write preachbrotherbob to save lost souls all over this earth reaching half a million people with a witness for our Lord Jesus. Remember choose to serve our Lord Jesus instead of false traditions that worship false gods and the temporary fading pleasures of this world.
Ephesians 6:1 says Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Notice that children should obey their parents in the Lord. In other words when your parents tell you to deny the Lord Jesus, disobey them and continue to serve the Lord Jesus. Brother Bob's parents told him to deny Jesus and stop reading the Word of God. Brother Bob disobeyed these requests and will serve and honor my Lord Jesus forever while I study God's blessed 1611 KJV bible.
But God wants us to respect and honor our parents as long as their requests don't dishonour Jesus and the Word of God. Today Brother Bob respects his parents while he continues to serve our Lord Jesus. Exodus 20:12 says Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
The Tekoites Of Tekoa Helped Build The Fish Gate
The Tekoites of Tekoa helped build the fish gate. Nehemiah 3:5 says And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord. Notice that the citizens of Tekoa repaired the fish gate while the noble leaders of Tekoa refused to repair the fish gate. Don't let the ungodliness from the noble leaders of your country stop you from serving the Lord Jesus. Be like the citizens of Tekoa and get saved with Jesus while you witness Jesus everywhere to win lost souls building the fish gate. Be like Rahab who feared God and helped Joshua's spies, refusing to obey the ungodly laws of Jericho. Be like Daniel who feared God and kept praying, refusing to obey the ungodly law that forbid prayer in Persia.
Note that Tekoa is 11 miles away from Jerusalem. Tekoa was the hometown for the prophet Amos. The citizens of Tekoa were like the citizens of Jericho and were willing to travel from Tekoa to Jerusalem to witness Jesus everywhere and build the fish gate. These citizens of Tekoa were willing to leave ungodly Tekoa and work for God in Jerusalem. Be like these blessed citizens of Tekoa and obey Luke 9:62: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Keep your eyes on Jesus and off the people. Say Psalm 25:15: Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for He shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Unlike the nobles of Tekoa who refused to serve God, pray that your country will respect the Lord Jesus and make godly laws. Psalm 33:12 says Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance. Proverbs 14:34 says Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Psalm 9:17 says The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. Note that the word Tekoa means trumpet blast from a shofar ram's horn for a battle signal. Be like the citizens of Tekoa and build God's fish gate while you blow the trumpet of God's voice in Zion to save lost sinners for Jesus everywhere.
Unlike The Nobles Of Tekoa, Nehemiah Was A Blessed Leader
Because He Was Humble, Helped Build The Fish Gate,
And Gave Credit To The Citizens And Not Himself
Unlike the noble leaders of Tekoa, Nehemiah was a blessed leader because he was humble, helped build the fish gate, and gave credit to the citizens and not himself. Nehemiah's name is not mentioned anywhere in Nehemiah chapter 3 because Nehemiah only gave credit to the citizens for building the gates of Jerusalem. A different worker named Nehemiah, the son of Azbuk is mentioned at Nehemiah 3:16. Nehemiah 1:1 says that the leader Nehemiah is the son of Hachaliah.
The leader Nehemiah gave all the glory to his workers that built the gates of Jerusalem. Nehemiah listed the names of many of his workers that built the gates of Jerusalem at Nehemiah chapter 3. Unlike Nehemiah, most CEO's of companies today are proud and have their names in lights instead of their workers. Let's all be humble like Nehemiah with our names in the background where only the Lord Jesus gets the credit while we encourage our brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Be Like Jesus Who Was Willing To Leave The Comfort Zone Of Heaven
To Die On The Cross Of Calvary To Save Lost Sinners
Be like Jesus who was willing to leave the comfort zone of heaven to die on the cross of Calvary to save lost sinners. Jesus left the glory of heaven and came down to a barn in Bethlehem. Jesus left the presence of angels to come down to the presence of sinners. Jesus left the continuous praises of all the host of heaven and came down to this earth to hear the curses of men. Jesus left all the beauty of heaven to come down to all of the ugliness of this world and die for sinners on a wretched cross.
Hebrews 2:14 says Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He (Jesus) also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Jesus could have stayed in heaven and let everyone go to hell. But the Lord Jesus loved lost sinners and was willing to die on the cross of Calvary to save lost sinners. 1 John 3:16 says Hereby perceive we the love of God, because He laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Like the Lord Jesus, be willing to leave your comfort zones and witness Jesus everywhere. Jesus said at Mark 16:15 Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Be a good soldier for Jesus Christ and fight the good fight of faith. 1 Timothy 6:12 says Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Become a servant like our Lord Jesus willing to witness Jesus everywhere. Jesus said at Matthew 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. Instead of having a title placed by your name like Bishop, Apostle, Lady, or Evangelist, tell everyone that you are a servant. Call me Servant Brother Bob willing to wash feet like Jesus who made Himself of no reputation so only the Lord Jesus could get the glory. Jesus told us if we are willing to be servants and wash feet, we will receive happiness, joy, and strength. Jesus said at John 13:17 after he washed the disciples' feet, If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.
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