11/2 “일의 위임 (1)" (느 3, 느4)


11/02/2025

[설교노트 / Sermon notes]

“일의 위임 (1)”
본문: 느헤미야 2:9-20

Title: "Delegation of Work”
Text: Nehemiah 3:1–2; 4:6; 6:15

Preacher: Rev. Jeongsub Choi

1.성경본문 읽기 / Read the Bible


- Read it in a language that makes more sense to you

(느 3:1-2, 새번역)

[1] 대제사장 엘리아십이 동료 제사장들과 함께 나서서, '양 문'을 만들어 하나님께 바치고, 문짝을 제자리에 달았으며, '함메아 망대'와 '하나넬 망대'까지 성벽을 쌓아서 봉헌하였다.

[2] 그 다음은 여리고 사람들이 쌓았고, 또 그 다음은 이므리의 아들인 삭굴이 쌓았다.

(느 4:6, 새번역)
우리는 성 쌓는 일을 계속하였다. 백성이 마음을 모아서 열심히 일하였으므로, 성벽 두르기는 마칠 수 있었으나, 높이는 반밖에 쌓지 못하였다.

(느 6:15, 새번역)
성벽 공사는 오십이 일 만인 엘룰월 이십오일에 끝났다.

(Nehemiah 3:1-2, NIV11)
[1] Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set its doors in place, building as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and as far as the Tower of Hananel.

[2] The men of Jericho built the adjoining section, and Zakkur son of Imri built next to them.

(Nehemiah 4:6, NIV11)
So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart.

(Nehemiah 6:15, NIV11)
So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days.

 

10. gratitude / 감사

지난 주 설교 / Last Sunday's Sermon

“사랑합니다” “힘써 섬기겠습니다” “힘써 기도하겠습니다” “서로 기도제목을 나눕시다”
”두 손들어 주님을 예배합니다” “서로 손뼉을 마주치며 주님을 따르겠습니다.”

“I love you.” “I will strive to serve.” “I will strive to pray.” “Let us share our prayer requests with one another.” “With hands raised high, we worship the Lord.” “Clapping hands together, we will follow the Lord.”

📖 Sunday Worship Sermon Notes

🕊️ “Delegation of Work – Building Together in One Vision”
“일의 위임 (1)”

📖 Nehemiah 3:1–2; 4:6; 6:15

1️⃣ Introduction – Participating in God’s Work in the Same Vision


Nehemiah reminds us that God’s work is not an individual effort—it’s a shared calling.
Just as God worked through the three major returns from exile, He is still at work today restoring broken areas of our lives.

  • Zerubbabel rebuilt the temple → restoring worship.

  • Ezra restored the Word → restoring faith.

  • Nehemiah rebuilt the walls → restoring character and community.

God is now calling us to participate in His work of restoration—in our hearts, our families, our churches, and our communities.

Key Question:
How is God working in my life/my home right now?
How is God working in our church and ranch as a community of faith right now?
How is God building the kingdom of God in my life?

What is God's vision for us as a community of faith in the Western Frontier?
What does "same vision" mean to us?

1️⃣같은 비젼안에서 하나님의 일하심에 참여한다.


느헤미야는 하나님의 일이 개인의 일이 아니라 공동의 부르심임을 보여줍니다.
하나님은 포로 귀환 3 시대를 통해 여전히 오늘 우리의 삶을 회복하고 계십니다.

  • 스룹바벨은 성전을 재건하여 예배를 회복했고,

  • 에스라는 말씀을 회복하여 믿음을 세웠으며,

  • 느헤미야는 성벽을 재건하여 인격과 공동체를 새롭게 했습니다.

오늘 하나님은 우리의 마음과 가정, 교회, 사회 속 무너진 부분을 다시 세우는 일에 우리를 부르십니다.

핵심 질문 :
지금 하나님은 나의 삶/ 나의 가정에 대해서 어떻게 일 하시고 계시는가?
지금 하나님은 믿음의 공동체인 우리  교회와 목장에 대해서 어떻게 일하시고 계시는가? 
하나님은 나와 관련된 삶의 현장에서 어떻게 하나님 나라를 세우고 계시는가?

워십프론티어 믿음의 공동체인 우리들에게 주시는 하나님의 비젼은 무엇인가?
우리에게 “같은 비젼” 이란 무엇을 뜻하는가?

2️⃣ Delegation and Unity in the Same Vision

Text: Nehemiah 3:1–2 / 4:6 / 6:15

Nehemiah and the Jews of Jerusalem had the same vision, and in Nehemiah 3, we see them uniting around the same vision of rebuilding the wall to accomplish a specific goal: to increase the defense of Jerusalem.


Nehemiah didn’t build the wall alone—he delegated and trusted others.
Thirty-nine teams worked side by side, each taking responsibility for a section.
From priests to merchants, from rulers to servants—everyone’s effort mattered equally.

Good leadership isn’t about doing everything yourself. It’s about building unity through delegation and trust.

That’s why Nehemiah could finish the wall in just 52 days—because the people worked with all their hearts toward one vision.

“The people worked with all their heart.” (Nehemiah 4:6)
“So the wall was completed in fifty-two days.” (Nehemiah 6:15)

Key Questions:
Where are my defenses down in my life?
Where are my defenses down in my home and church life?
Where are my defenses down in my work and academic life?

In what areas do I need to delegate or accept delegation?
What are the areas where I'm really putting my heart and soul into right now?
What is my understanding and participation in the one-on-one ministry and co-parenting of the church?



2️⃣ 같은 비젼안에서 위임을 통한 일의 분배와 연합을 이룬다.


느헤미야와 예루살렘의 유대인들에게는 같은 비젼이 있었습니다.
느헤미야 3장에서는 특정한 목표를 성취하기 위해서, 즉 예루살렘의 방위력을 키우는 일을 위해서 성벽을 재건하는 같은 비전 안에서 연합하는 모습을 보게 된다.

느헤미야는 혼자 성벽을 세우지 않았습니다. 사람들에게 맡기고 신뢰했습니다.
 39개의 팀이 각자의 구역을 맡아 세웠고, 제사장부터 상인, 관리, 종들까지 모두가 함께했습니다. 진정한 리더십은 모든 일을 스스로 하는 것이 아니라, 위임과 신뢰를 통해 연합을 세우는 것입니다.

그 결과 성벽은 52일 만에 완성되었습니다. 왜냐하면 백성이 한 마음으로 일했기 때문입니다.

“백성이 마음을 다하여 일하였으므로.” (느 4:6)
“오십이 일 만에 성벽이 완성되니라.” (느 6:15)

핵심 질문

나의 삶에서 방위력이 무너진 곳은 어디인가?
가정과 교회의 생활에서 방위력이 무너진 곳은 어디인가?
직장과 학업과 관련된 부분에서 방위력이 무너진 곳은 어디인가?


내가 위임해야 하거나 위임을 받아들여야 하는 영역은 무엇인가?
내가 지금 진정 마음을 모아서 열심히 일하고 있는 영역은 무엇인가?
교회의 일인일사역과 co-parenting에 대한 나의 이해와 참여는 어떠한가?




3️⃣ Key Reflection / 적용과 결단



  • How is God working in my life and my family right now?

  • What part of God’s work is He calling me to participate in?

  • What responsibility is He asking me to take—or to share with others?

  • How can I build unity with others in my church and community?



  • 지금 하나님은 내 삶과 가정에서 어떻게 일하고 계십니까?

  • 하나님은 나를 어떤 사역에 참여시키고 계십니까?

  • 하나님은 내가 어떤 책임을 맡거나, 다른 사람과 나누도록 부르십니까?

  • 교회와 공동체 안에서 어떻게 연합을 세워갈 수 있습니까?


 

[Sermon in English]
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  • 🕊️ Sermon: Delegation of Work – Building Together in One Vision

    📖 Nehemiah 3:1–2; 4:6; 6:15
    (Part 1 – Participating in God’s Work in the Same Vision)

    Introduction: God’s Work Requires Many Hands

    When God works in history, He rarely works through one person alone.
    Instead, He calls His people to join together in one vision, to build something greater than themselves.

    The Book of Nehemiah begins with a broken city, a discouraged people, and a man of prayer. Nehemiah didn’t begin by complaining or commanding—he began by praying and trusting that God would move.

    As we saw in Nehemiah chapter 1, he prayed for four months before taking one step. His tears and fasting prepared the way for God’s answer. Then, in chapter 2, he received permission from the king and the favor of God’s “good hand.”

    Now, in chapter 3, the vision becomes reality. It’s no longer just a dream in Nehemiah’s heart—it becomes a shared mission among God’s people.

    1. Participating in God’s Work in the Same Vision

    Throughout the Old Testament, we see three key “returns from exile.”
    Each return represents a step in God’s restoration process:

    • Under Zerubbabel, the people rebuilt the temple — restoring worship.

    • Under Ezra, they restored the Word — renewing faith.

    • Under Nehemiah, they rebuilt the walls — restoring character and community.

    Worship restores our relationship with God.
    The Word restores our understanding of truth.
    But rebuilding the walls—rebuilding our character—shows that our faith is now lived out in daily life.

    Even today, God calls us to rebuild what is broken:
    broken hearts, broken families, broken friendships, broken faith communities.
    The same God who worked through Nehemiah is working through you.

    So let us ask:

    “How is God working in my life and family right now?”
    “How is God working in our church as a community of faith?”

    When we see the world through God’s vision, we begin to see not what is lost—but what can be restored.

    2. Delegation and Unity in the Same Vision

    Nehemiah was not a superhero.
    He was an ordinary man who knew how to pray, plan, and delegate.

    In Nehemiah chapter 3, we find one of the most beautiful pictures of unity in the Bible.
    The phrase “next to them” appears more than thirty times.
    That means people stood shoulder to shoulder, each doing their part.

    “Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests rebuilt the Sheep Gate.” (Nehemiah 3:1)
    “Next to them the men of Jericho built…” (Nehemiah 3:2)

    From priests to merchants, from nobles to servants, from fathers to daughters—everyone joined the work.

    Leadership, in God’s design, is not about control; it’s about empowering others.
    Nehemiah trusted people to build, and in return, the people trusted God with their effort.

    The result?

    “The people worked with all their heart.” (Nehemiah 4:6)
    “So the wall was completed in fifty-two days.” (Nehemiah 6:15)

    Fifty-two days! A miracle of collaboration.
    When people share the same vision, God multiplies their effort.

    Young people today often face pressure to do everything alone—to prove themselves by achievement or comparison.
    But the church is not a place of competition.
    It’s a place of collaboration—where your small effort, your prayer, your service, your encouragement—becomes part of something eternal.

    Your small stone builds the great wall of God’s kingdom.

    3. Application: Building Together

    In our families:
    → Rebuild broken communication. Listen before you speak.

    In our church:
    → Encourage one another instead of comparing. Serve where you are.

    In your personal life:
    → Be faithful in small things. Do your part well, even if no one notices.

    Nehemiah didn’t just manage a project—he inspired people to believe that their work mattered to God.
    And when we believe that, our ordinary work becomes holy work.

    4. Challenge for This Week

    Let’s reflect and pray this week:

    • What part of God’s work am I called to do right now?

    • What responsibilities is God asking me to take—or to entrust to others?

    • How can I build unity in my home, school, or church?

    Next week, we’ll look at “Removing Obstacles: Rubble”—how God helps us clear away the fears, discouragements, and inner struggles that keep us from finishing His work.

    But for today, let’s begin by standing in the same vision—each person, each heart, each hand working together.

    Conclusion: God’s Hand and Our Faithfulness

    Nehemiah’s wall was not just stone and mortar—it was faith in motion.
    And God is still building through those who say, “Here I am, Lord. Use me.”

    When we take our place in His vision, God’s good hand rests upon us, just as it did upon Nehemiah.
    Let us rise, serve, and build—together, for the glory of God.

    “The God of heaven will give us success; we His servants will arise and build.”
    (Nehemiah 2:20)

 

🙏 Prayer for Determination and Dedication

(헌신과 결단의 기도)

 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.

오늘 말씀을 듣고 삶에 결단하며 헌신하겠다고 한 것을 주님께 말씀 드리고 주님께 도움을 구하는 기도를 하시길 바랍니다.

Lord, You are the builder of all things.
You call us to rise and build—not with our strength, but with Your Spirit.
We confess that at times we have watched the work instead of joining it,
and we have doubted the small part You entrusted to us.

Today, we renew our hearts before You.
Give us courage to take responsibility for the work You’ve placed in our hands.
Help us to serve faithfully, not for recognition, but for Your glory.
Teach us to trust Your timing, to work with others in unity,
and to find joy in building what lasts forever.

When challenges come, let us not grow weary.
May Your good hand strengthen our determination
so that our lives, our homes, and our church
become living testimonies of Your kingdom.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.


주님, 모든 것을 다시 세우시는 하나님,
우리를 부르사 우리의 힘이 아닌 성령의 능력으로 일어나 세우게 하시니 감사합니다.
때로는 바라보기만 하고 참여하지 못했음을,
주님이 맡기신 작은 일을 가볍게 여겼음을 고백합니다.

오늘 우리의 마음을 새롭게 하여 주옵소서.
우리 손에 맡기신 일을 책임 있게 감당할 용기를 주시고,
인정받기 위함이 아니라 주님의 영광을 위하여 충성하게 하옵소서.
주의 때를 신뢰하며, 함께 일하는 기쁨을 배우게 하옵소서.

어려움이 닥칠 때 낙심하지 않게 하시고,
주의 선한 손이 우리의 결단을 굳게 세워
우리의 삶과 가정과 교회를 통해 하나님의 나라를 세워가게 하옵소서.

예수 그리스도의 이름으로 기도드립니다. 아멘.