Title Nehemiah's Prayer/Ezra 1:1-11
Content Title: Nehemiah's Prayer
Text: Ezra 1:1-11
Introduction: The subject of the first book (Ezra) is “the building of the temple” or the main book (Nehemiah).
is "City Wall Construction". This book is so close that it can be called a brother book.
The Bible is one relationship.
1. The Sad News of Jerusalem 1-3
1) Author of this book: Nehemiah was the son of Hacaliah of the tribe of Judah.
It means "waiting" and Nehemiah's name means "consolation of the Lord".
He is a man of devout prayer, a weeping patriot, and all things God
He was a central believer.
2) Date at the time: Kisle month (current Gregorian calendar) in the 20th year of King Artaxerxes (B.C.445)
It happened in early December).
3) Location: Susan Palace: Ullae, 120 km north of Basa Bay
It was in the capital of Elam on the upper side of the river (Ulai) (Dan 8:2), in the winter of King Artaxerxes.
It was a palace.
4) the person who delivered the news; Hanani, Nehemiah's brother (7:2), and a couple
A man who came from Jerusalem and was spared from captivity,
I inquired about the situation of the Jews and Jerusalem, and it was tragic news.
a) met great tribulation on that road,
b) being humiliated,
c) The city of Jerusalem was destroyed;
d) The gates were burned down.
2. Nehemiah's earnest prayer 4-11
(1) Asking for answers to prayers. 5-6
Nehemiah confessed Israel's transgression and made his flag for Israel.
I begged you to hear me.
God is a fearful God to those who sin and do not repent,
A loving God who has mercy on those who repent and keep His commandments.
presupposition was made.
In particular, Nehemiah continued to pray until his prayer was fulfilled.
is a man of faith, praying day and night, so that it is not in vain
's house has sinned."
He took responsibility and repented.
(2) The sins of the nation of Israel 6-7
“I have done exceedingly evil toward the Lord, and commanded Moses the servant of the Lord,
I and my father's house have sinned because they have not kept the commandments and ordinances."
So that's an honest confession.
(3) Pray for the restoration of Israel. 8-10
God gave this promise several times through Moses (Leviticus 26:27-
45, Deut. 28:15,47,58-68, 29:24-30, etc.).
Israel, who sinned, was scattered throughout the world as captives, and this historical
could not deny the fact. who scattered the sinful Israel to the Gentiles,
It is the fearful disposition of God, which will bring them back to their homeland who repent.
What he did was an expression of his gracious character.
The words "if you return to me and keep my commandments..." are very precious
Do. Therefore, men should always practice repentance joyfully. That
Your servant, your hundred, whom you have heard and redeemed by your great power and strong hand.
Since it was called a city, God's subordination relationship was clear, so Israel
shows that it belongs to God.
Conclusion: The King and God’s Response 11
Nehemiah was the king's cupbearer, so he was the most trusted official.
and his earnest prayer finally moved the king's heart,
The fact that moved the words of God is the fact that God's answer has been revealed.
Finally, the word "at that time" is translated "and then"
It means that the prayer has been answered.