Lamar Judson Brooks was the Pastor of Wake Forest Baptist Church in Wake Forest, NC. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-2:20). Brooks’s message is on the Christian inward journey. Brooks begins by reading a passage of scripture (2:21-3:32). After which, he speaks concerning the importance of knowing oneself (3:33-6:49). He continues by discussing the deceitfulness of humanity's heart (6:50-8:33). He explains how each Christian is a new creation (8:34-13:47). He illustrates three diminutions for Christian love, which he cites from Elton Trueblood (13:48-19:33). He concludes by explaining the need for obedience and thankfulness (19:34-21:22). He closes in prayer (21:23-22:34).
Raymond Bryan Brown was Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament Interpretation. Brown’s message calls believers to reflect upon the past. Brown begins by discussing the great accomplishments of Southeastern (0:00-2:45). He continues by discussing how the Bible looks back to examine the history of Israel (2:46-9:12). He concludes by explaining that believers must not only look to the past, but also toward the future (9:13-11:34).
Gwynne Henton Davies was Visiting Professor in Old Testament. The service begins with a scripture reading from 0:00-1:03. A prayer is offered from 1:05-4:07. Mark 8:27-30 is read from 4:22-5:30. Davies preaches from 5:40-19:53. His message is centered on the good news that Jesus is the Christ.
This service was organized by the Student Coordinating Council. The service begins with a prayer (0:00-1:25). After which, the speaker reads Luke 9:51-56 (1:26-2:24). This chapel has two speakers on Luke 9. The first speaker begins by showing how Jesus is an example of obeying the will of God (2:25-4:16). He explains that in this passage, Jesus is an example in three ways (4:17-4:29). He expounds by explaining Jesus set his eyes towards Jerusalem, he fulfilled the task given to him, and he was steadfastly faithful (4:30-6:44). The second speaker begins by showing that Jesus was willing to accept the consequences of his commitment (6:45-9:46). He explains Jesus refused to be foolishly sentimental (9:47-10:44). In addition, he states Jesus refused to be vindictive of those who were against him (10:45-13:12). Finally, he concludes by expressing that Jesus had a ministry on both sides of prejudices (13:13-15:58). This Chapel is distorted periodically throughout.
