Archie Lee Nations was Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a scripture reading (0:00-0:50). After which, a prayer is offered (0:51-2:40). The service continues with a period of singing (2:41-4:30). Afterwards, a speaker reads Matthew 25:31-46 (4:31-7:25). Nations’s message is Matthew 25:31-46. Nations begins by discussing how the Bible speaks boldly into the lives of every believer (7:26- 8:28). After which, he explains how a story from the book of Acts displays a common theme in religion, which is that god’s travel into the human world (8:29-13:19). He concludes by explaining that Jesus came to walk among humanity, and true religion is about recognizing God’s presence (13:20-23:32).
John Terrill Wayland was Professor of Religious Education. The service begins with a song from 0:00-1:01. A word of prayer is offered and another song is sung from 1:03-2:52. A second prayer is given from 3:10-4:22. Dr. Wayland preaches out of Matthew 25:31-46. He challenges the students to serve others just like Christ. Dr. Wayland speaks from 4:28-17:52.
