After the reading of 2 Timothy 3:16 and an introduction (start-2:20), Dr. Sydnor Lorenzo Stealey, the first President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, emphasises the students' relationship to the school from Philippians 2:2-5, as it relates to the Covenant of the Student Body (2:21-end).
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 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 Psalm 95:1-3 and a prayer (start-4:05), John Edward Steely, Associate Professor of Historical Theology, speaks about the power of being confident in Christ.
After the reading of Luke 2:8-11 and a prayer (start-1:22), Harold Hunter Oliver, Special Instructor of New Testament, answers the question “What Should Christmas Mean?”
After a recitation and prayer (start-3:25), Mr. Fred W. Sandusky, the Registrar, talks about the matter of normality and the specific qualities of a “normal man.”
Ms. Emily Kilpatrick Lansdell, Professor of Missions, speaks about the history behind Halloween and shares that we should remember with gratitude those that have gone before us.