The service begins with prayer (00:00-01:18), and 2 Corinthians 4:1-15 is read aloud before praying again (01:19-06:19). Dr. Miller, the Dean of Harvard Divinity School, is introduced according to his educational, ministerial, and working background. The title of his message is “Faith Beyond Conformity” (06:20-08:18). Dr. Miller begins by talking about the importance and rarity of actually living in your own epoch instead of trying to keep another epoch alive outside of its time (08:19-19:32). He mentions that three recent breakthroughs in the history of humanity have expanded the reach of human sin: spacial (interstellar) exploration and great power, a deep exploration of the human’s life (psychology), and the new creation of a world order via science, industry, and transportation. He mentions these because it is the task of the openness of faith to unite the inner man with the outer environment so that the two are integrated in meaning (19:33-26:45). The Christian Faith in man is complex, and it must continually respond to the questions raised against it by each epoch’s key figures; to be faithful to the first century but to deny the needs of one’s own century is indeed not Christian at all (26:46-35:55). The Christian Faith reconciles honest contradictions into beautiful unity through reconciliation and atonement (to save life is to lose it, and to lose life now is to save it) (35:56-47:29). The service closes with the reading of Ephesians 3:20-21 (47:30-48:03).
Dr. Stealey begins with a brief word (00:00-00:50) and a prayer (00:51-04:22). An introduction is given for Keith Edwards, who was a missionary to Nigeria as well as a physician and a surgeon (04:23-06:02). Colossians 3:11 is read aloud before Dr. Edwards gives the message (06:03-06:35). Dr. Edwards begins by suggesting that our concept of missions and missionaries is inaccurate. He proceeds to describe personal experiences of his missionary work in Nigeria (06:36-15:23). He emphasizes that there is no difference in death for people regarding different skin color or attire, and he reflects on the understanding Christ has for our sorrows (15:24-17:18:05). He ends in prayer (18:06-19:22).
The service begins with organ music (00:00-01:46). A dramatic reading of various Scriptures and a drama of the story of the Bible follows for the majority of the chapel. The story tells the narrative of Scripture, beginning with creation, moving to the Fall, having hope in the kept promise of God’s deliverance and salvation, looking forward to the coming day of new creation (01:47-24:59). Organ music closes the service (25:00-28:58).
J. Glenn Blackburn was a trustee of SEBTS. The service begins with president Stealey introducing Dr. Blackburn from 0:00-2:49. Dr. Blackburn shares how Jesus was an effective speaker, yet His preaching got Him killed. Blackburn encourages the students to obey the commands of Jesus even though they are radical and might put them in danger. Dr. Blackburn preaches from 2:54-25:24.
H. Eugene McLeod was the Librarian at Southeastern. The service opens with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:37. A prayer is offered from 0:57-3:51. Music plays from 4:00-8:38. Dr. McLeod speaks from 8:58-26:53. His source text was 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. McLeod exhorts the students to lead a ministry of reconciliation.
The service begins with music from 0:00-0:22. Verses from Ezekiel 34 are read from 0:33-2:09. Music plays again from 2:14-2:46. An introduction to the speaker is given from 2:57-5:51. A special song takes place from 6:03-8:17. Dr. Smith speaks from 8:32-46:57. Smith preaches on the power of God’s love. A closing prayer and song takes place from 47:09-48:46.
The service begins with an announcement for a tutoring service from 0:00-0:20. A prayer is offered from 0:21-2:28. A responsive reading takes place from 2:46-4:17. A message on seminary experiences is given from 4:28-13:19. The source text was Philippians 4:8. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Joe Madison King was Professor of Religion at Furman University. The service starts with an opening scripture reading from 0:00-0:20. A prayer is offered from 0:30-0:50. An introduction to the speaker is given from 1:02-2:24. Dr. King speaks from 2:29-16:45. His source text was Mark 14:3-9. His sermon is centered on the theme of gratitude.
Raymond Eugene Owens was Associate Professor of Preaching. An opening prayer takes place from 0:00-0:35. Dr. Binkley introduces the speaker from 0:40-2:47. Owens speaks from 2:53-16:16. Dr. Owens preaches on the personal ministry of sharing one’s faith and missions. Dr. Binkley closes the service from 16:27-17:19.
