The service begins with Scripture readings (0:00-10:39). Alison Smith relates Southeastern’s institutional controversy to the feelings of the Psalmist in Psalm 35 and urges her listeners not to deny the depths of their anger, to acknowledge their own sins, to acknowledge their persecution, and to acknowledge corporate pain. Smith uses texts from the Old and New Testament to illustrate God’s ability to transform old bones into new bodies and relates that illustration to the ongoing denominational controversy (10:40-19:26). The congregation joins in reading the benediction (19:27-20:08).
