Howard J. Ford was President of the North Carolina Baptist Convention. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a scripture reading from 0:00-0:14. Music plays from 0:47-4:25. Dr. Binkley shares a few announcements 4:39-6:45. He prays from 6:45-10:04. Binkley introduces the speaker from 10:10-12:54. Rev. Ford speaks from 13:00-32:27. He preaches on the importance of preachers on mission in the church.
The title of the address is "Seeing Jesus,” and the main Scriptures include the following: Luke 24:25-27, 32, 50-53, Acts 7:55-56. This chapel's opening Scripture is Psalm 119:1-2, referring to those who are blessed who walk in the law of the LORD, who keep His testimonies, and who seek Him with their whole heart (00:50-01:00). The opening prayer speaks of thanksgiving to God, preparation of the hearts of those listening, and full reception of the message, for God's glory (01:13-03:35). An introduction is given for Crate Jones: a native of Louisville, Kentucky, who served as Pastor of a church in Rolesville, North Carolina. He has a college degree from the University of Wake Forest, and he has a theological degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (03:40-04:37). His message focuses on the three ways we will see Jesus: from the Scriptures, in our own hearts, and one day, in person (04:42-06:33). He gives six comparisons to Jesus's humanity and divinity from the Gospels, ranging from Jesus's calming the storm to resurrecting from death in glory (12:37-14:28). He gives an illustration from Dr. E. Stanley Jones about seeing Jesus in our hearts, viewing Christ's work on the cross as "Love crucified by sin" (15:22-18:44) Through a classroom illustration, Jones makes the point that the only thing God cannot see is sin which has been covered by the blood of Jesus (18:45-19:53). Finally, from 1 John 3:2, Crate Jones concludes his message by leading his hearers to imagine gazing upon the person of Jesus Christ forever in Heaven (20:30-25:54). His closing prayer is that Jesus would become even more real to Christians and that they may know Him from the Scriptures (27:48-29:00).
Max Gray Rogers was Associate Professor of Old Testament. Dr. Binkley opens the service with a word of prayer from 0:00-2:30. A responsive reading takes place from 2:32-4:41. Dr. John William Eddins, Jr. introduces the donors of the Middlers Theology award and presents the award to the recipient from 4:49-7:25. Dr. Binkley welcomes all attendants to the convocation and introduces the speaker from 7:43-9:25. Dr. Rogers speaks from 9:34-56:54. Rogers preaches out of the closing verses of the book of Joshua on the concept of the tribes and tribal warfare. Dr. Binkley closes the service in prayer from 57:13-57:38.
Richard Knox Young was Associate Professor of Pastoral Care. The service begins with a word of prayer and music from 0:00-1:54. An introduction is given from 2:25-3:58. Rev. Young preaches from 4:07-20:34. His source text was Matthew 22:39. Young preached on the importance of loving our neighbors. He states that we cannot compromise our love. If we truly love God, we will love others likewise.
Eduard Schweizer was a professor at the University of Zurich. The service opens with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:31. Dr. Schweizer speaks from 1:36-45:12. His source text was John 20:31. Schweizer preaches on the incarnation of Christ. A closing prayer is offered from 45:20-46:06. This is part 1 of a 2 part lecture series.
Dr. L. Dan Taylor was a professor at Carson Newman College. The service begins with a reading and prayer from 0:00-3:12. Music plays from 3:15-3:56. An introduction is given from 4:06-5:16. Dr. Taylor preaches from 5:18-21:35. His source text is Ephesians 4:13. Taylor’s topic was on spiritual maturity. He notes that the best way to enjoy God is to glorify God.
Clifton Judson Allen was Editorial Secretary of the Sunday School Board. The service begins with prayer from 0:00-4:13. Dr. Allen is introduced from 4:23-5:29. Dr. Allen speaks from 5:36-23:27. Allen preaches from Hebrews 11:6. He states the power of faith and encourages the students to grow in their faith.
Fred T. Badders was Director of Student Activities. A responsive reading takes place from 0:15-1:38. Music plays from 1:40-7:11. Another responsive reading is read from 7:15-8:57. Badders offers a prayer from 9:05-12:00. He preaches from 12:05-26:09. His source text was Jeremiah 8:20. Badders preaches on the harvest and the Christian’s responsibility.
