Theodore Floyd Adams was Visiting Professor of Preaching at Southeastern Theological Seminary. The service begins with prayer (0:00-1:15). Adams’s message is on Matthew 2 and the journey to Bethlehem. Adams begins with an introduction and reading of Matthew 2 (1:16-5:45). He continues by illustrating the importance of Bethlehem (5:46-13:00). He explains the significance of the many people who would have walked the road to Bethlehem, and the significance of the Christian journey (13:01-23:35). He concludes by asking his audience to walk the road to Bethlehem with Jesus (23:26-25:25). The service closes in prayer (25:26-26:13).
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a poem (0:00-0:28). After which, a portion of Matthew 2 is read (0:29-2:46). A prayer is then offered (2:47-4:28). Wayland speaks on the importance of not missing Christmas. Wayland begins with an introduction concerning Christmas (4:29-6:21). He continues by explaining how many people missed the first Christmas found in Matthew 2 (6:22-10:40). In contrast, he explains that the simple and wise did not miss the first Christmas (10:41-11:42). He demonstrates that the Shepherds and Wisemen did not miss Christmas because they were seeking Christ (11:43-12:57). In addition, they worshipped Christ when they found Him (12:58-14:17). He continues by discussing how the Wisemen provided gifts for Christ (14:18-16:31). He concludes by challenging his audience to not miss Christmas (16:32-17:16). He closes in prayer (17:17-18:05).
