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"The desire to live and the desire to die always coexist. However, whether living or dying, I simply let go of greed, humble myself, and live each day with gratitude; what more could I greedily crave? Knowing this is wisdom."

(Yung Suk Kim)

"Without a heaven in the present, tomorrow merely inherits yesterday's hell. Peace and spirituality are not distant destinations, but immediate realities forged in how we live, love, and coexist. We cannot expect a sacred future to bloom from a present we leave barren."

(Yung Suk Kim)

  

Faith and Politics in South Korea

In this video, we take a deep dive into the complex intersection of faith and politics in South Korea. We explore the historical roots of protest and the shifting religious landscape that has led to the current sociopolitical paradoxes. Join me as we analyze these critical issues from a scholarly perspective, examining how enduring political structures continue to shape and be shaped by the nation's faith.

Key topics:
The history of protest movements in South Korea
The evolution of religious influence on political life
Analyzing the "paradox" of contemporary Korean society
Future implications for faith and justice in the region

[특강] 예수의 비유속에 나타난 다양한 정의의 개념

 

한신대학교 신학대학원에서 진행된 김영석 교수의 특별 강연입니다. 23년 만에 한국을 방문하여 신학생들과 함께 '예수의 비유와 정의의 문제'를 심도 있게 고찰하다. 

우리가 흔히 알고 있는 달란트 비유, 포도원 주인의 비유, 그리고 과부와 불의한 재판관의 비유를 통해 성서가 말하는 귀속적, 배분적, 보복적 정의의 다양한 층위를 탐구한다. 단순히 종교적인 교훈을 넘어, 작금의 한국 사회와 신학이 마주한 정의의 과제는 무엇인지 함께 생각해보는 시간이 되길 바라며. 

#예수비유 #정의론 #한신대특강 #김영석교수 #성서해석 #신학강의 #달란트비유 #사회정의

Timestamps 

00:00 23년 만의 한국 방문, 역사적인 첫 강연의 감동 

03:13 오늘 강연의 주제: 예수의 비유와 정의의 문제 

04:12 정의란 무엇인가? 다양한 정의의 개념들 (귀속적, 보복적, 배분적 정의) 

08:38 성서에서 찾는 정의의 기준: 하나님과 예수의 '오름' 

11:41 예수 비유의 진정한 목적: 청중을 놀라게 하고 도전하라 

13:52 [비유 1] 달란트 비유와 귀속적 정의: 노력과 책임의 문제 

20:08 [비유 2] 포도원 주인의 비유와 배분적 정의: 균등한 기회와 선함 

29:35 [비유 3] 과부와 불의한 재판관: 기도가 아닌 '법적 정의'의 회복 

34:42 용서와 처벌: 세월호 참사와 보복적 정의에 대한 단상 

37:43 맺음말: 정의가 살아있는 사회와 진정한 행복

성서해석과 렌즈: 변화를 향한 렌즈의 점검과 적용

아래 강연은 2024년 12월에 한국방문시, 아주 추운 어느 겨울날, 전주에서 했던 강연이다. 강연 제목은 "성서해석과 렌즈: 변화를 향한 렌즈의 점검과 적용." 전체적 행사를 기획하고 후원하신 성경과설교연구원 우진성 박사에게 감사드린다. 서울과 전주에서 한 강연중 이 비디오는 전주의 강연을 담은 것이다. 장소를 허락하신 전주 중앙교회 노병진 목사님께 감사한다.    

하나님의 말씀은 우리를 어떻게 변화시킬까요? 2025년 전주에서 진행된 이번 특강에서는 '성서 해석과 렌즈'라는 주제를 통해, 우리가 어떤 마음의 안경을 쓰고 말씀을 대해야 하는지 깊이 있게 살펴본다.

단순히 지식을 쌓는 것을 넘어, '나'라는 존재를 발견하고 하나님과의 관계를 회복하는 진정한 변화의 여정에 보탬이 되길 기도한다. 

[강의 주요 내용]

말씀과 렌즈: 하나님 말씀은 어떻게 우리에게 다가오는가 

해석의 세 가지 종류: 역사, 문헌, 그리고 독자 중심 

나의 렌즈 점검하기: 나는 누구인가에 대한 근본적인 질문 

실전 적용: 한나의 기도와 시편을 통해 보는 영적 변화

#성서해석 #말씀의변화 #김영석교수 #전주특강 #성경공부 #영적성장 #기독교강연 #자기발견

[타임라인]

00:00 강연 소개 및 인사말

01:48 오늘의 주제: 성서 해석과 렌즈

02:44 하나님의 말씀은 어떻게 우리에게 다가오는가?

04:45 창세기와 복음서로 보는 하나님/예수의 다양한 모습

10:02 우리 각자가 가진 '렌즈'의 중요성

15:25 성서 해석의 세 가지 길 (역사, 이야기, 독자 중심) 

21:10 본문 적용: 가나안 여인의 믿음 재해석 

28:08 본문 적용: 선한 사마리아인 비유와 심리적 접근

34:32 나의 실존에 대한 질문: "나는 누구인가?" 

37:25 한나의 기도를 통해 보는 영적 변화의 3단계

46:17 시편: 탄식에서 신뢰로 바뀌는 감정의 롤러코스터 

48:59 맺음말: 내가 변해야 말씀이 들린다 

56:04 나를 찾는 여정: 매일의 감사와 묵상

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주기도문 특강 Clips

특강 전체 동영상은 여기에 있다.

아래는 클립과 쇼츠 영상들.

1) 생각이 있는 기도, 감정이 있는 기도, 의지가 있는 기도: 지정의 결합

2) 하나님의 이름이 거룩히 여김을 받으시옵시고

3) 기도의 비밀은 인정, 수용, 확신이다. 

주기도문 속에 담긴 놀라운 기도의 원리와 비밀을 학문적, 실천적 관점에서 재해석 

단순히 외우는 기도가 아니라, 우리의 지정의(知情意)가 모두 담긴 '살아있는 기도'를 위한 구체적인 가이드라인을 제시한다. 이번 강의를 통해 기도의 본질을 깨닫고, 하나님과 더 깊이 소통하며 매일의 삶 속에서 하나님의 나라를 누리는 신앙의 전환점을 맞이하였으면.

주기도문의 재발견: 기도의 본질과 "인수확" 원리

"기도는 내 뜻을 이루는 게 아닙니다" 주기도문의 충격적인 진실 

주기도문 속에 담긴 놀라운 기도의 원리와 비밀을 학문적, 실천적 관점에서 재해석합니다. 단순히 외우는 기도가 아니라, 우리의 지정의(知情意)가 모두 담긴 '살아있는 기도'를 위한 구체적인 가이드라인을 제시합니다. 이번 강의를 통해 기도의 본질을 깨닫고, 하나님과 더 깊이 소통하며 매일의 삶 속에서 하나님의 나라를 누리는 신앙의 전환점을 맞이하시길 바랍니다.

참고: 버지니아 유니언대학교의 김영석 (Yung Suk Kim) 신약학 교수가 시카고 에버그린장로교회에서 행한 신학특강 내용이다. 2025년 10월. 왜 기도해야 하는가, 기도의 형태, 그리고 주기도문을 비평적으로 분석하며 어떻게 기도하는 것이 우리의 영성과 정신건강에 도움이 될까를 탐색한다. 특히 주기도문에 나타난 주제와 원리를 깊이 다루며 구체적 방법론도 제시한다.

#기도 #주기도문 #신학강의 #영성 #신앙성장 #인수확 #비채활 #성경공부 #정신건강 #버지니아유니언 #김영석교수 #신약학

  
타임스탬프 (Timestamps) 00:00 이번 강의를 시작하며: 기도의 목적과 개요 00:56 기도는 내 뜻을 이루는 것이 아니다 01:17 지정의를 갖춘 기도: 생각, 감정, 의지의 조화 02:17 하나님과 대화하며 자기를 재발견하는 시간 03:51 주기도문에 담긴 놀라운 기도의 원리 04:55 파트 1: 기도의 정의와 종류 (일반론) 07:01 우리가 기도해야 하는 근본적인 이유: 우리의 약함 09:12 일상 속에서 실천하는 다양한 기도의 형태 12:39 기도하면 다 이루어지는가? 하나님의 뜻 분별하기 16:09 바리새인과 세리의 기도: 진정한 기도의 태도 19:53 파트 2: 주기도문 상세 분석 및 재해석 21:02 마태복음과 누가복음 주기도문의 차이점 25:17 주기도문의 구조와 핵심 주제 27:42 '나라가 임하옵시며': 하나님의 통치와 현재성 33:51 후반부 세 가지 요청: 양식, 용서, 보호 39:26 핵심 키워드 1: 인정(Acknowledgment) - 하나님이 누구신가 42:35 핵심 키워드 2: 수용(Acceptance) - 나를 있는 그대로 받아들이기 45:18 핵심 키워드 3: 확신(Assurance) - 의지적으로 나아가는 삶 47:00 결론: '인수확'과 '비채활'로 건강한 신앙 지키기

Empathy in Antiquity: Sympathetic Emotion in the Ancient Mediterranean World

I am thrilled to contribute to the upcoming volume, Empathy in Antiquity: Sympathetic Emotion in the Ancient Mediterranean World, edited by Courtney Friesen and published by Routledge. My chapter is titled "The Logic, Structure, and Efficacy of Empathy in Paul’s Undisputed Letters: Christ Crucified, the 'Body of Christ,' and Union." This volume is a truly ambitious project, featuring contributions from more than 30 scholars across Classics, Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and related fields. Looking forward to submitting my final draft by August 1, 2027!

Welcome to my digital home

Welcome to my digital home. As a scholar, author, and educator, my lifelong mission has been to build a vibrant bridge between the living church, the wider world, and rigorous academia. In this special feature, I reflect on my 20-year journey—from my corporate roots at LG, through my theological training at McCormick and Vanderbilt, to my current work at Virginia Union University. Explore how this vision comes to life across my teaching, publications, community service, and digital ministries, and join me as I look forward to what the Lord has in store next.

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Dr. Kim's Biblical Studies Channel

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Bridging the Church and the World: My 20-Year Journey at Virginia Union University

Long ago, when I applied for the PhD program at Vanderbilt University, I wrote in my cover letter that my goal was to serve as a bridge between the church, the world, and academia. This vision was deeply shaped by my first career at LG, where I gained invaluable multicultural experience working in our overseas offices in Panama and Miami. Following that corporate foundation, I began my formal theological education by earning a Master of Divinity (M.Div) degree at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago before advancing to my doctoral studies at Vanderbilt. Transitioning into this theological journey, I wanted my academic work to be grounded in real-world, global realities.

Looking back over the past 20 years, I am deeply grateful for this path and believe I have fulfilled that initial promise very well. I have lived out this bridge role across four key areas of my life and vocation: teaching, publication, community service, and digital spaces.

• Teaching: A central part of this journey has been my time at Virginia Union University, where I have had the privilege of teaching and equipping many students for their own theological reformation through a pedagogy that is always critical and practical.
• Publication: This bridge-building is equally evident in my extensive research and writing. Over the years, I have been blessed to be a prolific author, publishing over 20 books and editing four volumes that showcase critical yet practical scholarship.
• Community Service: Beyond writing and classroom teaching, I have stepped out into the wider community to lead collaborative projects and accept invitations to lead Bible study groups at various denominational conventions.
• Digital Spaces: Lastly, I actively use digital spaces to engage with others. Through this very blog, Dr. Yung Suk Kim's Theological Journey, and my YouTube channel, Dr. Kim's Biblical Studies Channel, I am able to communicate and share insights with a vibrant, global audience every day.

I am so thankful for all the work accomplished over these two decades, and I am excited to do even more in the coming years. I pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen me for the road ahead. From the bottom of my heart, I say here, "Here am I, Lord. Use me and send me wherever you need me."

The parable of the pearl (clips)

 

This video contains three short clips, taken from the original video by Dr. Kim, "The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price." If you found this helpful, please like the video and subscribe to Dr. Kim's Biblical Studies Channel for more theological deep dives.

Playlists of Dr. Kim's YouTube Channel

Most of Dr. Kim's videos are arranged into the following playlists.

Playlists:

• New Testament Greek and Exegesis
• New Testament Topics and Dr. Kim's Publications
• The Parables of Jesus
• Public Speaking and Presentations
• Audio Clips Videos during the Pandemic Covid-19

The parable of the pearl

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Ancient Texts, Contemporary Lives: Critical Biblical Studies (Subscribe!)

Through parables, we can unlock the profound truths that Jesus wants to share with us today.

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Beyond the Surface: A Scholarly Journey Through the Parables of Jesus

Why Revisit the Parables? The parables of Jesus are some of the most famous stories ever told, yet they are often the most misunderstood. We frequently treat them as simple moral fables, but in their original Synoptic contexts (Matthew, Mark, and Luke), they were radical, subversive, and deeply tied to social justice and the "Great Reversal" of the Kingdom of God.

I am excited to share my complete series on the Parables of Jesus—a 23-video journey designed to move us from casual reading to scholarly engagement.

The full playlist

1. Foundations & Methodology: How to Read the Stories
This category establishes the scholarly framework for moving beyond simple allegory to understand the radical historical and literary context of the parables.

• How to Interpret Parables: A guide to avoiding common interpretive pitfalls and identifying the "scandalous" core of Jesus’s teachings.
• Unlocking the Real Meaning: An exploration of the historical and textual layers that help us hear these stories as the original audience did.
• 10 Points of the Parables: A summary video synthesizing the major themes of the series, from Lukan reversals to Matthean ethics.

2. Growth & The Kingdom: The Organic Nature of Faith
These videos explore how the Kingdom of God operates—often starting small and hidden, yet possessing a transformative and unstoppable power.

• The Sower: Analyzing the "extravagant" sower and what the different soils reveal about our receptivity to the Word.
• Mustard Seed: A study on how the smallest of beginnings can lead to a radical, sheltering presence in the world.
• Seed Growing Secretly: Reflecting on the mystery of spiritual growth that happens beyond human effort or control.
• The Leaven: Examining the "hidden" but pervasive influence of the Kingdom within the structures of society.
• Weeds and Wheat: A lesson on patience and judgment, exploring why God allows both good and evil to grow together for a season.

3. Social Justice & Ethical Duty: The Great Reversal
The heart of your Lukan analysis, these videos focus on wealth, power dynamics, and our ethical obligations to the marginalized.

• The Shrewd Manager: A deep dive into one of Jesus’s most difficult parables regarding the clever use of worldly resources for eternal goals.
• The Tenants: Examining the socio-economic conflict between landowners and workers as a metaphor for spiritual stewardship and rejection.
• The Rich Man and Lazarus: A powerful look at the "fixed chasm" created by a lack of compassion and the social reversal of the afterlife.
• The Good Samaritan: Moving beyond "being nice" to understand the radical boundary-crossing mercy required by the Gospel.
• Laborers in the Vineyard: A challenge to our concepts of fairness, highlighting God’s radical generosity toward the "last."
• The Rich Farmer: A cautionary tale about the folly of self-sufficiency and hoarding wealth in the face of eternity.
• The Great Banquet: Exploring the social critique of those who make excuses and the invitation to those on the "highways and hedges."

4. Grace, Persistence & Prayer: The Heart of the Relationship
These parables focus on the character of God—one who seeks the lost, hears the persistent, and justifies the humble.

• Two Sons: A study of Matthew 21, comparing those who promise obedience with those who actually perform it.
• Father and Two Sons (Prodigal): A reflection on the father's scandalous grace toward the rebel and his invitation to the self-righteous elder brother.
• The Lost Sheep: Highlighting the active, searching nature of God who leaves the ninety-nine for the sake of the one.
• The Unjust Judge: Exploring the widow’s persistence as a model for active faith and the pursuit of justice.
• The Pharisee and Tax Collector: Contrasting self-centered "religious" pride with the God-centered prayer of the humble.
• The Unmerciful Servant: A sobering lesson on the necessity of extending the same radical forgiveness we have received.

5. Readiness & Value: Discerning the Kingdom
The series concludes with parables that demand a choice, highlighting the supreme value of the Kingdom and the need for spiritual vigilance.

• The Hidden Treasure: The joy of discovering the Kingdom and the willingness to give up everything to possess it.
• The Pearl of Great Price: Examining the focused search for ultimate value and the singular commitment it requires.
• The Ten Bridesmaids: A lesson on spiritual preparedness and the importance of having "oil" for the long wait.
• The Talents: Rethinking "talents" not just as money, but as the active use of what God has entrusted to us while we wait.
• The Budding Fig Tree: A brief but potent teaching on discerning the signs of the times and the nearness of God’s intervention.

The full playlist

Dr. Yung Suk Kim on His Latest Books | Interviewed by Lexitelevision

In our latest YouTube Short, “Dr. Yung Suk Kim on His Latest Books | Interviewed by Lexitelevision,” we bring you an exclusive look into a fascinating crossover between deep academic scholarship and modern digital culture. Renowned New Testament professor and author Dr. Yung Suk Kim sits down with prominent Instagram influencer Lexitelevision (boasting over 1 million followers) to unpack the powerful themes of his recent book releases, including his latest profound commentary Treasures and Thorns and Justice and the Parables of Jesus. This quick, high-energy segment captures the vital intersection of biblical theology, social justice, and contemporary cultural critique.  

Thanks to Lexi for sharing this space and chatting with me. It was filled with laughter and joy, even as we navigated serious depths. Looking back, my energy and emotions were running so high that I felt completely carried away and perhaps a bit unfiltered—but I've come to realize that intensity is simply an authentic piece of who I am. Everything we shared was entirely spontaneous, born purely in the moment without a script. We first connected at our D.Min residency class, and I later discovered she shares her journey with over a million followers on Instagram and more than half a million on Facebook.

#BiblicalScholarship #ChristianBooks #AuthorInterview #JusticeAndTheParables #NewBookRelease #ReligiousStudies

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