9/28/2025
[설교노트 / Sermon notes]
“자비와 형통을 여는 기도”
본문: 느헤미야 1:11Title: "Prayer that Opens Mercy and Prosperity”
Text: Nehemiah 1:11Preacher: Rev. Jeongsub Choi
1.성경본문 읽기 / Read the Bible
- 더 이해가 잘 되는 언어로 읽어주세요
- Read it in a language that makes more sense to you
(느 1:11, 새번역)
「11」 주님, 종의 간구를 들어주십시오. 주님의 이름을 진심으로 두려워하는 주님의 종들의 간구에 귀를 기울여 주십시오. 이제 주님의 종이 하는 모든 일을 형통하게 하여 주시고 왕에게 자비를 입게 하여 주십시오.그 때에 나는 왕에게 술잔을 받들어 올리는 일을 맡아 보고 있었다.”
(느 1:11, NIV11)
「11」 Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king.”
10. 감사 / gratitude
📖 제목 / Title
“자비와 형통을 여는 기도” (느헤미야 1:11)
Prayer that Opens Mercy and Prosperity (Nehemiah 1:11)
🟦 1: 자비의 기도 / Prayer of Mercy
“기도는 자비를 입는 과정이다.”
"Prayer is the way to receive mercy."
모세, 다윗, 바디매오, 세리는 모두 하나님의 자비를 구했습니다.
Moses, David, Bartimaeus, and the tax collector all sought God’s mercy.
성경 속 자비의 기도 / Prayer of Mercy in the Bible:
모세 – 금송아지 사건 후 이스라엘을 위해 중보 (출 32:11–14)
Moses - interceding for Israel after the golden calf incident (Exodus 32:11-14)다윗 – 회개의 시편, 하나님의 인자하심을 붙듦 (시 51편)
David - Psalm of repentance, clinging to God's mercy (Psalm 51)바디매오 – “다윗의 자손 예수여 나를 불쌍히 여기소서” (막 10:47)
Barthimaeus - "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me" (Mark 10:47)세리의 기도 – “하나님이여 불쌍히 여기소서 나는 죄인이로소이다” (눅 18:13)
The tax collector's prayer - "God, be merciful to me, a sinner" (Luke 18:13)
“기도할 때 먼저 하나님 앞에 겸손히 나아갑시다.”
"When we pray, let us first come humbly before God."
자신의 힘을 의지하지 않고 하나님의 자비와 은혜를 구합시다.
Do not rely on your own strength, but seek God’s mercy and grace.
“주님, 하나님의 마음으로 저 자신을 바라보게 하옵소서.”
“Lord, let me see myself through Your heart.”
기도할때, 왜 겸손히 나아가야 하는가?
Why do we need to be humble in prayer?‘기도는 결코 나 혼자만의 독백이어서는 안된다. 참된 기도는 항상 하나님에 의해서 시작되어, 하나님이 말씀하시는 것에 대해 기도하는 사람이 응답하는 것이다.’ (John White)
'Prayer should never be a monologue to myself. True prayer is always initiated by God and is the believer's response to what God is saying." (John White)
이것이 참된 회복과 변화의 시작입니다.
This is the true beginning of restoration and transformation.
“먼저 하나님의 자비를 구합시다. 그래야 하나님은 사람들의 마음과 길을 여십니다.”
"Let us first ask for God's mercy, and then God will open people's hearts and ways."
느헤미야는 밤낮으로, 수일 동안, 4개월 동안 기도했습니다.
Nehemiah prayed day and night, for many days, even four months.
본문 1:11에서 느헤미야는 이렇게 기도합니다:
“주여, 주의 종의 기도를 들으시고 … 왕에게 은혜를 입게 하옵소서.”In 1:11, Nehemiah prays:
"Hear, O Lord, the prayer of your servant ... and let the king find favor with you."
하지만 이 기도는 갑작스러운 한 번의 외침이 아니라, 이미 오랜 기도의 결과였습니다.
1:4 “수일 동안 금식하며 기도” 1:6 “밤낮으로 기도”
역사적으로는 약 4개월 동안 지속적인 기도-But this prayer was not a sudden one-time cry; it was the result of a long period of prayer.
1:4 "fasting and praying for many days"
1:6 "Praying day and night"
Historically, about 4 months of continuous prayer
“자비는 기도의 열매입니다.”
"Mercy is the fruit of prayer."
우리의 삶에서도 먼저 하나님께 자비를 구합시다.
In our lives, let us first seek mercy from God.
그 후에 하나님은 사람들의 마음과 길을 여십니다.
Then God will open hearts and ways through people.
🟧 2: 형통의 기도 / Prayer of Prosperity
“기도는 형통의 뼈대가 된다.”
"Prayer is the framework of prosperity."
“형통은 세상적 성공이 아니라 하나님의 뜻을 이루는 길이다.”
"Prosperity is not worldly success but living out God’s will."
“기도의 형통은 개인의 운명을 결정할 뿐만 아니라 공동체와 역사의 방향을 바꿉니다.”
"The prosperity of prayer changes not only our own lives, but also the destiny of the community and even history."
느헤미야는 “왕 앞에서 은혜(자비)를 입게 하옵소서(11절)”라고 기도했습니다. 그 결과로 페르시아의 아닥사스다 왕은 느헤미야에게 자비를 베풀었고, 고향 땅 예루살렘 공동체를 회복하도록 모든 지원을 베풀었습니다. (2장에서 계속)
Nehemiah prayed, "Please grant me favor (mercy) before the king (v 11)." As a result, King Artaxerxes of Persia showed mercy to Nehemiah and provided all possible support to restore the community in his homeland, Jerusalem. (Continued in Chapter 2)
요셉, 다니엘, 솔로몬, 에스라, 바울의 삶에서 형통은 기도의 열매였습니다.
In the lives of Joseph, Daniel, Solomon, Ezra, and Paul, prosperity was the fruit of prayer.
성경 속 형통의 기도 / Bible Prayers of Prosperity:
요셉 – 어디서든 하나님이 함께하심으로 형통 (창 39장)
Joseph - blessed with God's presence everywhere (Gen. 39)다니엘 – 기도하는 습관 속에 사자굴에서 건짐을 받고 형통 (단 6장)
Daniel - prospered in the lion's den because of his habit of prayer (Dan. 6)솔로몬 – 지혜를 구한 기도로 나라가 견고해짐 (왕상 3장)
Solomon - whose prayers for wisdom strengthened his kingdom (1 Kings 3)에스라 – 율법을 연구하고 준행하는 결심 위에 하나님의 손이 함께함 (스 7:9–10)
Ezra - God's hand was upon his determination to study and follow the law (Ezra 7:9-10)바울 – 옥중에서도 성도들의 기도와 성령의 도우심으로 복음 전파가 형통 (빌 1:19–20)
Paul - preaching the gospel in prison through the prayers of the saints and the help of the Holy Spirit (Phil. 1:19-20)
➡️ 기도는 개인의 운명을 넘어 공동체와 역사의 방향을 바꾸는 형통의 뼈대입니다.
Prayer is a framework that goes beyond individual destiny to change the direction of communities and history.
🟨 3: 적용과 결론 / Application & Conclusion
“자비를 경험하고 형통의 길을 여는 기도의 삶”
"A life of prayer that experiences mercy and opens the way of prosperity."
느헤미야처럼 우리의 기도가 무너진 것을 회복하고 공동체를 살리는 기도의 형통이 되기를 소망합니다.
May our prayers, like Nehemiah’s, become the prosperity of prayer that rebuilds what is broken and brings life to the community.
🟦4: 기도 가이드 (Prayer Guide)
기도 1: 개인 / Personal
“주님, 저의 마음과 믿음을 회복시켜 주소서.” “Lord, restore my heart and faith.”
기도 2: 가정 / Family
“주님, 우리 가정을 은혜와 사랑으로 지켜 주옵소서.” “Lord, protect our family with Your grace and love.”
기도 3: 목장 공동체 / Community
“주님, 우리 목장과 교회가 하나 되어 주님의 뜻을 이루게 하소서.” “Lord, let our gatherings be united to fulfill Your will.”
기도 4: 직장·학업 / Work & Studies
“주님, 일터와 학업에서 정직과 성실로 하나님을 영화롭게 하게 하소서.” “Lord, help us glorify You with honesty and diligence in our work and studies.”
기도 5: 이웃·사회 / Neighbors & Society
“주님, 우리의 이웃과 사회에 화해와 정의, 자비를 베풀어 주소서.” “Lord, bring reconciliation, justice, and mercy to our neighbors and society.”
기도 6: 나라·민족 / Nation
“주님, 이 나라와 민족을 회복하시고 복음으로 새롭게 하소서.” “Lord, restore this nation and renew it through the gospel.”
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Title: Prayer that Opens Mercy and Prosperity
Text: Nehemiah 1:11Introduction
In Nehemiah 1:11 we hear a remarkable prayer: “Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant … Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.”
This verse is more than a request. It is the culmination of Nehemiah’s deep intercession. He did not pray once in a hurry. He prayed day and night, for many days, even for four months, fasting and crying out before God.
Through this prayer Nehemiah sought mercy from God and asked for favor before the king. His story teaches us that prayer is not only a cry for help—it is the key that opens the doors of God’s mercy and the path of true prosperity.
1. Prayer Is the Way to Receive Mercy
Prayer is first of all a cry for mercy. Nehemiah’s plea was, “Hear the prayer of your servant … give me favor before the king.”
Throughout Scripture, God’s people have received mercy through prayer:
Moses interceded for Israel after the golden calf, and God relented (Ex. 32:11–14).
David prayed, “Have mercy on me, O God” in Psalm 51.
Bartimaeus cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me” (Mark 10:47).
The tax collector prayed, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner” (Luke 18:13).
True prayer is not about eloquent words. It is about humbly coming before God, admitting our weakness, and asking for His compassion.
Before we can receive mercy from people, we must first receive mercy from God. It is His mercy that moves hearts, opens doors, and changes situations.
2. Prayer Is the Framework of Prosperity
Nehemiah’s prayer was not only about mercy—it was also about prosperity. He asked God to make him successful in his mission.
But prosperity in the Bible is not worldly success. It is not wealth, fame, or recognition. Prosperity means living in the will of God and experiencing His blessing in that path.
Examples in Scripture:
Joseph prospered wherever he went because the Lord was with him (Gen. 39).
Daniel prospered in Babylon because he remained faithful in prayer, even in the lion’s den (Dan. 6).
Solomon received wisdom in prayer, and God established his kingdom (1 Kings 3).
Ezra prospered because “the gracious hand of God was upon him” as he studied and taught the Word (Ezra 7:9–10).
Paul proclaimed the gospel in prison through the prayers of the saints and the help of the Spirit (Phil. 1:19–20).
Prayer is the framework for prosperity because it aligns our lives with God’s purposes. It moves us beyond self-interest into God’s mission. It changes not only individuals but also communities and even history itself.
3. Application: Living the Prayer of Mercy and Prosperity
Seek mercy first. Begin every prayer by humbly asking God for mercy. Without His mercy, we cannot stand.
Trust God for prosperity. Do not define prosperity as the world does. True prosperity is walking in God’s will, even if the road is hard.
Remember Nehemiah’s example. He prayed for months, wept for his people, and asked boldly for favor before the king. His prayer became the turning point for the restoration of a whole nation.
Conclusion
Nehemiah’s story reminds us that prayer is not a quick formula. It is persistence, humility, and faith.
Mercy is the fruit of prayer. Prosperity is the framework built through prayer.
Like Nehemiah, may our prayers open God’s mercy and set the foundation for true prosperity—not only for ourselves but also for our families, our communities, and our nation.
Amen.
[개인 헌신 기도] Personal devotional prayer
오늘 말씀을 듣고 삶에 결단하며 헌신하겠다고 한 것을 주님께 말씀 드리고 주님께 도움을 구하는 기도를 하시길 바랍니다.
[Personal devotional prayer]
I encourage you to tell the Lord what you have decided to commit to in your life as you listen to today's message and pray to Him for help.