Jerusalem’s Gates
Deutsch English The Damascus Gate — the Gate of Encounter The Jaffa Gate — the Gate of Friendship with God The Zion Gate — the Gate of the Church The Golden Gate — the Gate that is still closed 1. The Zion Gate This gate is one of the oldest gates of Jerusalem. It is the gate that leads to Mount Zion and to the place of the “first church.” After the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, there were seven synagogues and a Christian community on Mount Zion. The small community of God, as mentioned by Epiphanius. The church is a place with an open door. Everyone is welcome. 2. The Church Is the Assembly of the Saints The church of the living God, the ecclesia, the people who have been called out What happens there? People come into the presence of God The welcome team stands at the entrance to the hall “Welcome! God bless you” God’s Word is proclaimed God’s will is made known I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among ...
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