Richard Albert Spencer was Professor of New Testament. Dr. Spencer is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:12). A hymn is played (0:13-4:05). The congregation recites a litany of thanksgiving (4:06-5:44). A hymn is played (cut) (5:45-5:50). Exodus 3:1-12, Matthew 28:16-20, and Philippians 1:1-11 and 2:1-13 are the Scripture readings (5:51-12:06). Prayer concerns are made known (12:07-13:58). A word of prayer is given (13:59-15:37). Dr. Spencer reveals his topic as being “steadfast faith in unsteady times” (15:38-18:47). He discusses freedom and deliverance, referring back to the Scripture reading (18:48-21:09). He returns to Philippians and how Paul was able to hold fast to his faith during a difficult time in his life (22:10-23:12). He also expresses Paul’s encouragement to continue spreading the hope of salvation to all so that we, as a united people of Christ, can bring this task of sharing the good news to completion (23:13-27:57). We must anchor ourselves in God and Christ in order to remain steadfast (27:58-28:55). A hymn is sung (cut) (28:56-29:00). Dr. Spencer concludes with reciting Psalm 73:22-26 (29:01-29:39).
Dr. Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain of SEBTS. The scripture reading was from John 1:1-18 and Matthew 1:18-25. In this message, Dr. Forrester explores the signs of God being with us, truth, love, and peace. This is connected to the scripture reading through Jesus being called Immanuel, "God with us." She also briefly explores learning perseverance through the example of African American slaves.