한국 교회의 난민선교를 위한 성경적 제안 - 눅 10:25-37 ‘사마리아인의 비유’를 중심으로

Abstract

With the recent globalization, the growing number of migrants, especially the explosive growth of Muslims, and refugee issues have emerged as a social issue. In Korea, 549 Yemeni came to Jeju island and it became a big social issue. There were numerous petition to the Blue House claiming the abolition of refugee law, and the number was exceeded 710,000. Korea is gradually becoming a multicultural society. In addition, the number of migrants and refugees is increasing. Korean churches’ attitude towards these strangers, however, is still negative and skeptical. Korean churches has begun to become insensitive to the needs and demands of the world. Although the Lord says that “love one another,” people do not look around. Thus, we must learn from Samaritan’s parable which is shown in the Bible. In fact, Jesus is a real good Samaritan. He came to the earth and saved us through being crucified on the cross. The Lord told us obedience and action. The Bible says “Do this”(Luke 10:28) and “Go and do likewise”(Luke 10:37). It means that “do as you know and believe.” Thus, we should go and show the love of the cross that Jesus Himself already has shown. Refugees are our neighbors who came to us from the area where missionaries could not go. They might be a threat to Korean society. However it is a tremendous opportunity in missiological perspective. It provides to Korean churches an opportunity reaching out to the ‘unreached people group.’ Thus, Korean churches have to take care of them and preach the gospel. For the purpose, Korean churches need to develop effective strategies to evangelize them. Evangelical Christians must look at this issue in a biblical perspective, not a political, economic, or cultural perspective. The Lausanne Movement, which aims to “the Whole Church to take the Whole Gospel to the Whole World,” also emphasizes Christian’s social and biblical responsibility for refugees. Like this refugee mission is a big challenge and opportunity for Korean church’s missions in the twenty-first century.