After a prayer (start-2:27), Dr. Garland Alford Hendricks, Professor of Church Community Development and Director of Field Work, speaks about the duties of ministers and churches.
Herschel H. Hobbs was pastor of First Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, OK and president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The service begins with prayer, reading of selected verses in Hebrews 12, and another prayer from 0:25-6:50. The hymn, "All Creatures of Our God and King" are played from 7:00-9:58. Rev. Hobbs is introduced from 10:05-11:15. Dr. Hobbs preaches from Hebrews 2:1 on the superiority of Christ and how it is the Christian's duty to serve Christ from 11:20-1:04:31. There is a closing prayer from 1:04:31-1:05:00.
John Bright was an American biblical scholar who wrote the influential book, "A History of Israel" (1959). Dr. Binkley offers an opening word of prayer from 0:00-1:49. He introduces the speaker from 1:58-3:53. Dr. Bright speaks from 4:02-56:37. The subject of his lectures are “The Covenant and Promise of Pre-Exilic Israel.” Dr. Binkley closes in prayer from 56:54-57:25.
The service begins with opening remarks from 0:00-0:30. There is silent prayer from 0:31-3:30. Scripture is read from 3:30-7:03. Another moment of quiet prayer and reflection takes place from 7:04-9:52. Another portion of Scripture is read from 9:53-13:55. More quiet prayer happens from 13:56-15:52. Music plays from 15:53-19:11. A closing prayer is offered from 19:23-20:02. This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council.
Robert Andrew Baker was Professor of Church History at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service opens in a word of prayer from 0:00-1:39. Dr. Baker is introduced from 1:51-3:26. His message is titled, “Denominational Unity and Loyalty.” He speaks from 3:30-48:57. A closing prayer is offered from 49:08-49:39. This is part 4 of a 4 part lecture series.
Fred W. Sandusky was Special Instructor in Religious Education and Registrar. The service begins with a responsive reading from 0:00-1:56. A prayer is offered from 1:56-6:12. Dr. Sandusky speaks from 6:27-21:32. His source text was Acts 2:37-41. He preaches on the life of Peter and his experience with Jesus.
Robert G. Bratcher was from the American Bible Society. The service begins with an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-2:55. Dr. Bratcher speaks from 3:08-46:52. He delivers a message on the role of missions across the globe.
Bruce Collins Cresson was Instructor of Old Testament. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer from 0:14-2:19. Rev. Cresson is introduced from 2:21-4:09. Cresson notes how we can learn from the past and that it is the professor's duty to make history easy for students to learn from. He encourages students to stay dedicated to their work for their upcoming school year. Rev. Cresson speaks from 4:13-20:51.
