M. Ray McKay was Professor of Preaching. He opens the service with a word of prayer and introduction as well as reading the source text, Isaiah 52:1-7, from 0:00-7:43. There is special music from 7:49-14:04. Dr. McKay shares the importance of the apostle Paul and the prophet Isaiah from 14:11-24:25. There is another song played from 24:39-26:54. Dr.McKay closes in prayer from 26:56-27:19.
Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey was the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with an opening prayer from 0:00-1:31. There are scripture readings from various verses in Isaiah 58, Isaiah 40, 2 Corinthians 5 & 6 from 1:40-9:44. Special music is played from 9:52-13:03. Dr. Stealey gives the address from 13:06-29:44. Stealey gives a moment to recognize the students for completing their studies at the seminary. He encourages them to serve God faithfully and to love well everywhere they go. There is a tribute to Dr. Stealey from 29:46-32:55 as this is his last event as president of the seminary before he retires. J. Glenn Blackburn gives a few closing remarks and benediction from 32:56-37:38.
Eric Charles Rust was a professor of Christian philosophy at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with the reading of the source text, Isaiah 45:9-17, from 0:16-3:04. Dr. Rust is introduced from 3:13-5:17. Another prayer is made from 5:21-7:12. The choir sings a hymn from 7:25-9:18. Dr. Rust speaks from 9:27-27:56. Rust preaches on the definition of sin, the glory of God, and the saving love of Jesus.