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closed after the entrance of the glory of God, theBody of Christ, in whom God dwells, and no oneshall ever enter therein, as pictured in the parableof the foolish virgins. (Z.'05-267; Ezek. 46:1). Inthis gate, in Christ, at the very inner door of thegate, having met all the conditions qualifying forentrance upon the spirit nature, throughout theMillennium, God's seventh day (the Sabbath),and the day of the New Covenant (new moon),the Ancient Worthies will have their standing.There in intimate communion with the glorifiedChrist they will make their thankfulconsecrations of themselves and their vowsfulfill (burnt and peace offerings), having theirstanding in Him Whom they preceded insuffering, and Whom they follow in time andplace.— Ezek. 46:1-8, 12.Entrance at the north or south gates of the inneror outer courts signifies, not participation in, butbenefit from the Sin Offering. The gate lookingtoward the north (spirit phase) types the lookingtoward the Divinely provided ransom. It will bewhere the people will present their sacrifices,and figures their consecrations and theiracknowledgment of the altar, the blood of JesusChrist.The gate looking toward the south will lookfiguratively toward restitution. Those entering it,too, will acknowledge the blood, for in enteringit they will face directly toward the altar. On thesolemn feast days, the people and the Princeentering the north gate must not go out by thesame gate, but by the south gate, and vice versa.This types that every one entering the plane ofactual or heart perfection on the human planemust acknowledge that the restitution (south)blessings were brought by the spiritually (north)provided blood of the Redeemer.— Ezek. 40:20-31; 44:4-6; 46:9-10.The typical importance of the gates, doors andporches is emphasized in Ezekiel 44:5 "Markwell, and behold with thine eyes (ofunderstanding), and hear with thine ears (ofspiritual hearing), all that I shall say (write) unto