Alan P. Neely was the Professor of Missions at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-5:31). An introduction for the service is given to the congregation (5:32-6:28). There is a Scripture reading from Romans 8 and a word of prayer (6:29-10:14). The choir sings a song of worship (10:15-13:27). Neely speaks about people wondering why bad things happen to them (13:28-19:10). Neely practically answers the question “Why do bad things happen if there is a good God?” by saying that one’s suffering is temporary and insignificant compared to the future (19:11-25:53). Neely explains that considering nothing can separate one from the love of God, there is nothing to fear (25:54-28:36). The service ends with a charge to be a blessing to those who are broken and crushed (28:37-29:36).
