Olin Trivette Binkley was the 2nd President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Sociology and Ethics. The service begins with an introduction and prayer (0:00-2:03). After which, Dr. Thorwald Lorenzen is prayed over and commissioned into his ministry at Southeastern (2:04-5:38). The service continues with singing (5:39-10:36). Binkley’s message is on education and growth. Binkley begins with an introduction concerning the unique way Christianity relates to education (10:37-11:43). He states that there are three facts about spiritual and intellectual educational growth. The first fact is that growth takes place in a community (11:44-13:11). The second fact is that growth is facilitated by teachers (13:12-15:05). The third fact is that growth is stimulated by the decision-making process (15:06-19:10). He concludes by discussing complex questions related to education (19:11-20:23).
Harvey C. Roys was a member of the Southeastern Seminary Board of Trustees. The service begins with a scripture reading and prayer (0:00-1:26). After which, the Board of Trustees is welcomed, and Harvey Roys is introduced (1:27-3:59). Roys’s message is on Acts 16:9, and the Macedonia call. Roys begins his message by exploring the Apostle Paul’s call to Macedonia, and the expansion of the current church (4:00-8:06). He continues by challenging his audience to respond to their call to “Macedonia” (8:07-13:34). He explains that missions must start with people recognizing a need (13:35-17:36). He concludes by challenging his audience to contribute to the mission of the Gospel (17:37-23:17). He closes in prayer (23:18-24:46).
Howard Knight was a missionary to Argentina. The service begins with an introduction of Howard Knight, a scripture reading, and a prayer (0:00-6:20). Knight begins his message on God’s provision In Argentina with an introduction and reading of Deuteronomy 33:37 (6:21-10:25). He then discusses how God’s word must become personal in one’s life (10:26-11:20). He shares a story illustrating his message and demonstrating God’s provision (11:21-21:15). Knight concludes by sharing that God can use anything to further the Gospel (21:16-22:29).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Lolley shares a few announcements from 0:00-8:00. He offers a prayer from 8:01-10:10. Lolley preaches from 10:16-27:03. His source text was Luke 23:32-34. His topic is centered on forgiveness and life that can be found in Jesus.
