Stuart Clark Henry was Professor of American Christianity at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-0:54). After which, Stuart Henry is introduced (0:55-2:13). The service continues with a period of singing (2:14-5:27). Henry’s message is on the importance of history. Henry begins by discussing the story of Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22 (5:28-12:16). After which, he demonstrates how a historian can excellently apply his craft by following tradition (12:17-47:01). He concludes by explaining that the Church has a tradition and heritage (47:02-49:23). He closes in prayer (49:24-49:45).
Stuart Clark Henry was Professor of American Christianity at Duke Divinity School. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:07). Stuart Henry is then introduced (1:08-3:05). The services continue with a period of singing (3:06-5:14). Henry’s message is on the importance of history. Henry begins by discussing the book of Joshua and how Israel was called to preserve their history (5:15- 8:51). After which, he explains how the Church today must also preserve their history (8:52-11:33). He continues by discussing that a believer should write and preserve the history of the Church through tradition (11:34-21:57). He illustrates and provides multiple examples that demonstrate the importance of preserving history (21:58-39:05). He concludes by stating that “the strength of the past is the strength of today” (39:06-40:21). He closes in prayer (40:22-40:37).
