Richard Albert Spencer was Assistant Professor of New Testament. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-0:40. Isaiah 9:2-7 is read from 0:41-2:00. A moment of silent prayer takes place from 2:05-3:54. Dr. Spencer speaks from 4:01-15:25. He delivers a message on the true meaning of Christmas.
Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a prayer offered by Fu Lau Yeung (0:00-1:25). After which, Tai Ping Li reads scripture in Chinese (1:26-4:23). Which is followed by a prayer in Japanese by Takashi Ida (4:24-7:05). The service continues with a period of singing (7:06-10:04). Adam’s message is on Christmas. Adams discusses how Christmas is both timeless and timely (10:05-17:32). In addition, he illustrates the miracle that Christmas truly is (17:33-24:00). He closes in prayer (24:01-28:18).
Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with a responsive reading (0:00-2:02). After which, a prayer is offered (2:03-4:02). Binkley's message is on what Christmas means to him. Binkley begins with an introduction (4:03-5:00). After which, he explains the first thing that Christmas means is that God knows and loves believers (5:01-8:23). The second thing Christmas means is that through His children God becomes visible amidst human needs (8:24-19:20). Finally, the third thing Christmas means is that it is more blessed to give than to receive (19:21-29:58). The service closes in prayer (29:59-30:30).