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The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

DAY 261 OF 365

THE GATES OF THE CITY

From the very beginning, God’s plan has been to have a pure and permanent relationship with his people. Ezekiel’s final vision is one of the city in which this will happen, and the name of the city is literally “THE LORD IS THERE.” The prophet saw 12 gates surrounding the city, representing the 12 tribes of Israel. The apostle John later saw similar gates in his vision of the new Jerusalem (Rev 21:12 – 14). Both visions foreshadow the physical presence of the Lord in the future, perfect city where God and his people will live in eternal harmony.

Revelation 21:3 summarizes this theme wonderfully, “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.’ ” God has always desired a permanent relationship with his people, and God will have it. Jesus Christ made that relationship with God possible by dying on the cross to remove the sin barrier that separated people from God (Eph 2:13 – 14). Jesus then secured the presence of God for his people by rising from the dead to bring his people to God (1Pe 3:18).

Jesus, I can’t wait to live in the perfect city, in perfect harmony with my brothers and sisters, in your perfect presence. I thank you for the promise of this reality. Amen.

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The Jesus Bible Reading Plan

This year-long reading plan features devotionals from The Jesus Bible, which explores how Jesus can be found in both the Old and New Testaments.

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