On the 50th anniversary of his father Billy Graham’s historic outreach in Seoul, Franklin Graham, the president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, delivered a fervent sermon to an overflowing crowd of approximately 70,000 people at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The event was marked by a huge turnout, underscoring the enduring impact of the Graham family’s ministry in the region. At the invitation of the Korean churches and Dr. Billy Kim, the pastor who served as the translator for Billy Graham during the historic 1973 outreach, Franklin Graham was invited to participate in the event. The purpose of the gathering was to provide solace and motivation, echoing the deep impact of the original assembly.
The Christian Post reports:
A crowd of about 70,000 people overflowed the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday as Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, gave a passionate sermon on the 50th anniversary of his father Billy Graham’s historic outreach in Seoul.
Graham’s address occurred on a significant day, mirroring an event that drew 1.1 million people to Yoido Plaza on June 3, 1973. Known as Billy Graham’s largest crusade, attendees predominantly made the journey on foot, showing an extraordinary devotion and eagerness to engage with the spiritual message.
The Korean churches and Dr. Billy Kim, the pastor who translated for Billy Graham during the original 1973 outreach, extended the invitation to Franklin Graham. The event sought to offer solace and inspiration, echoing the profound effect of the original gathering.
“Korea has changed so much in 50 years. The world has changed, but God’s love for you has not changed,” Franklin Graham told the crowd. “God made you, He created you, and He loves you. He sent His Son Jesus Christ to save you from your sins. If you’re willing to accept that by faith, believe in His name, and turn from your sins, your soul will be safe and secure in His hands for eternity.”
The event was attended well beyond the stadium’s capacity, according to BGEA. Thousands made life-changing decisions for Christ, BGEA told The Christian Post in a statement.
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