Robert Lisle Lindsey was a New Testament scholar who also worked as a pastor in Israel. The scripture reading was a mixed reading drawn from John, 1 Corinthians, Romans, and Matthew. This message examines Near Eastern culture and religio-ethnic tribalism, as well as the missionary response to this major cultural difference. It also references the recent history of the formation of the nation of Israel after World War II.
Dr. Samuel Eugene Balentine was Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament at SEBTS. The scripture reading came from Genesis 22:1-14 and 1 Corinthians 10:13. The theme of Dr. Balentine's message is God's provision, especially through his place as the God of Mount Moriah.