After the reading of Psalm 103:1-2 and Philippians 2:5-11, a prayer, and an introduction (start-3:55), John Seldon Whale, a Congregationalist minister and theologian as well as a visiting lecturer at the University of Chicago and Princeton University, gives a lecture about the Incarnation entitled “Christianity’s Most Offensive Claim.”
After a quote from St. Thomas Aquinas and a prayer [which is incomplete in original audio] (start-3:12), Fred W. Sandusky, the Registrar, uses the example of how Jesus interacts with Samaritans to talk about having a Christlike perspective towards the world.
After reading Psalm 96:1-5, a prayer, and an introduction (start-4:05), John M. Lewis, the pastor of First Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC, speaks about the role of priest and prophet as a minister.
After a prayer (start-3:54), John Edward Steely, Associate Professor of Historical Theology, speaks on these two truths: God is at work in all things, and His will towards those who love Him is good.
After an announcement and prayer (start-2:40), John Edward Steely, Associate Professor of Historical Theology, talks about our standards and the integrity of the choices we make.
After reading John 3:14-16 and a prayer (start-1:45), Dr. John Burder Hipps, Professor of Missions, Emeritus, shares his testimony and call to missions.
After the reading of Matthew 16:24-25, a prayer, and an introduction (start-3:55), James Stertz, from the Personnel Department of the Foreign Mission Board, posits his thoughts on the question, “Why Aren’t More Young People Following Through on Their Call to Missions?”
After the reading of John 15:12-13, a prayer, and an announcement (start-2:30), an unknown speaker gives a message about the life of an unassuming person in the world’s eyes, yet a strong and impactful Christian named Mr. French (2:31-10:16). Then the original audio cuts midway into James Stertz, from the Personnel Department of the Foreign Mission Board, speaking about missions in Asia, especially focusing on Japan (10:17-end).