Gates and foundation

 October 28 – Gates and foundations – Rev 21:13-14

 

Vs 13-14 – Three gates are facing the four different directions.  When Moses built the tabernacle in the wilderness three tribes were camped on each side of the four directions.  The tabernacle in the wilderness was a prophetic picture of the New Jerusalem.  Next, the wall of the city had twelve foundations.  This is an amazing beautiful and strong place.  Each foundation has inscribed the names of the twelve apostles.  Peter asked Jesus what was in it for Him while this is one of the answers.  This is their reward for answering and going to preach the gospel is being a foundation.  Jesus told Peter that he was going to build his church on men such as him.  The foundation of the New Jerusalem will be these men.