Denmark: God's Word for Muslim Immigrants

As the wave of refugees and migrants came in 2015, hundreds of Iranians (Shia Muslims) came to our Lutheran churches, seeking Christian fellowship. Not many here were able to speak Farsi, so as soon as we had access to LHF’s Farsi catechism, we could safely let them read and take in everything.

Recently I learned about an Iranian family who had been receiving catechism instruction. They were about to be sent back home to Iran. The father was unable to read, so he didn’t know how to prepare for the deportation interviews with the government.

During the interview, this father’s new Christian faith was tested, and he was asked if he could explain the meaning of Pentecost. He replied, “Pentecost is where Jesus’ Spirit comes into me and changes me to be one with those who believe in Him.”

He had learned the basic Christian faith by heart from his family’s reciting of the catechism!

- Rev. Knud Skov Lutheran pastor in Denmark