Standing And Calling At The Gate
Illustration★★★Orientals give warning of their approach at the outer gate or entrance, either by calling or knocking. To stand and call is a very respectful and common mode. Thus it was in Bible times, and to it there are many very interesting allusions. Moses commanded (Deut. 24:10) the holder of a pledge to stand without, and call to the owners thereof to come forth; this was to avoid the insolent intrusion of cruel creditors. Peter stood knocking at the outer door, and so did the three men sent to Joppa by Cornelius. Thomson
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The point
Ancient Near Eastern custom of calling or knocking at a gate before entering illuminates biblical scenes like Peter knocking at the door in Acts.
Scripture
Deuteronomy 24:10-11Acts 12:13Revelation 3:20
Tone
Encouraging
To tell aloud
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