The service begins with a word of prayer from 0:00-0:18. An announcement on the upcoming presidential election is given from 0:22-1:03. The topic of this chapel was “Religion and Politics.” Students share their thoughts on the relationship between Christianity and politics while also looking to Scripture from 1:16-16:48. They use 1 Samuel 8:10-22, Isaiah 9:6-7, Ephesians 1:15-23 and Matthew 22:15-22 for biblical references. A closing prayer is offered from 16:54-19:45. Closing remarks are shared from 19:53-21:17. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Sammy Keel Williams was a student at SEBTS. The service begins with music from 0:00-4:03. Dr. Jesse Burton Weatherspoon’s death is announced from 4:13-4:28. Isaiah 6:1-3 is read from 4:30-5:08. Music plays from 5:10-8:29. Isaiah 6:5 is read from 11:55-12:15. More music plays from 12:29-15:57. Isaiah 6:8 is read from 19:15-19:30. Williams reads a quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer from 19:30-20:38. Music plays from 23:06-26:29.
M. Ray McKay was Professor of Preaching. The service opens with a hymn from 0:00-0:55. A prayer is offered from 0:56-1:30. Dr. McKay reads various passages from Isaiah from 1:37-3:44. Special music plays from 3:53-10:17. McKay preaches from 10:26-26:38. He encourages the chapel to do everything to the glory of God. His key verse was 1 Corinthians 10:31. He says that “The glory of God is the character of God shining out.” The service closes with music from 26:39-27:35.
Glenn T. Miller was Assistant Professor of Church History. The service begins with a confessional prayer from 0:00-0:47. John 3:16 is read from 0:56-1:07. Isaiah 7:13-18 is read from 1:19-2:34. Isaiah 9:1-7 is read from 2:49-4:18. Isaiah 11:1-9 is read from 4:29-6:00. Portions of verses from Isaiah 52 and 53 are read 6:05-8:30. A time of quiet prayer and meditation takes place from 8:45-12:45. Closing remarks are given from 12:59-13:21.
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.
