John I. Durham was Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an announcement (0:00-0:55). After which, a portion of Psalm 34 is read (0:56-1:17). A prayer is then offered (1:18-3:17). The service continues with a period of singing (3:18-6:10). Durham’s message is on the new year. Durham begins by discussing the significance of a new year (6:11-9:18). After which, he discusses how often the Church selfishly looks at itself in admiration (9:19-12:19). He demonstrates the current need for spiritual health among believers (12:20-17:00). He concludes by examining the vision of God, which he reads from Psalm 18 and 2 Samuel 22 (17:01-20:57). He closes in prayer (20:58-21:38).
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).