What if the building report in Nehemiah chapter 3 was never just about bricks and mortar? What if hidden within the methodical listing of ten rebuilt gates was a prophetic blueprint for every dimension of the Spirit-filled life?
In Through the Gates, Rev. Dr. Marcia Neveu takes readers on a transformative journey through the ten gates of Jerusalem, revealing the profound spiritual significance that lies beneath the surface of one of Scripture's most overlooked passages. Each gate - from the Sheep Gate to the Inspection Gate - represents a vital stage in the believer's walk with God: salvation, evangelism, foundational truth, humility, cleansing, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, spiritual warfare, the hope of Christ's return, and personal accountability.
Written from a Classical Pentecostal perspective and rooted in the Assemblies of God tradition, this book is simultaneously devotional and doctrinal, personal and prophetic. Rev. Dr. Neveu writes as a shepherd to her flock - with warmth, conviction, and the passion of someone who has walked these gates herself. Testimony is woven throughout, grounding every theological truth in lived experience.
Each chapter includes a focused teaching, a closing prayer, study questions, reflection prompts, and a practical action step, making Through the Gates ideal for personal devotion, small group study, leadership development, and church-wide discipleship programmes.
This is not a book to be read and put down. It is an invitation to be examined, renewed, and commissioned. Gate by gate, the Holy Spirit will search you, challenge you, and send you - restored and ready for the work of the Kingdom.
Revival does not begin in the sanctuary. It begins at the gate.
Neveu, Marcia: - "Rev. Dr. Marcia Neveu (also known as Ama Asantoa) is a Classical Pentecostal minister, Doctor of Ministry, and prolific author whose life and writing are shaped by a singular conviction: Live Full. Pour Out. Die Empty.A licensed minister within the Church of God tradition, Marcia has spent decades in active ministry spanning preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and international mission. She is the founder of the Asantoa Foundation, a UK-registered charity operating primarily in Ghana, where she has served communities for nearly thirty years through education, healthcare, and humanitarian outreach. She currently serves as educational lead for the School of Ministerial Excellence, where she creates the annual curriculum - researching and developing up to thirty detailed lesson plans per year that form the theological backbone of the programme's teaching.Her writing weaves together life experience, biblical insight, and practical wisdom - encouraging readers to grow deeper in faith, walk in purpose, and live out the truth of God's Word in everyday life. She has written books, Bible teaching series, and devotional studies, all designed to strengthen believers and equip the church for daily living. Her books are written from the front lines of ministry - honest, pastoral, and deeply rooted in Scripture.Alongside her ministry, Marcia is a creative at heart, expressing her faith through words, art, and craft. She divides her time between the UK and Ghana, where she is developing Peace Villa - a house of peace and prayer, and a place of rest and refreshing for others.Her work is gradually being translated into Twi, French, Spanish, and German, reflecting her passion for making the Word of God accessible to all. She believes that faith is not only to be taught, but to be lived - leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and obedience to God."
