Dr. L. Keith Harper was Assistant Professor of Church History. Dr. Harper is introduced (0:00-2:19). The choir sings a song of worship (cut) (2:20-2:25). Dr. Harper thanks the musicians and instructs the congregation to turn to 1 Kings 22 (2:26-2:51). Before delving into Scripture, Dr. Harper briefly mentions Dr. Stephen Andrews and his archaeological work (2:52-3:56). He asks the question: what do you do when you want to do right, but everyone else wants you to make the decision that is morally wrong? (3:57-4:50). He then reads from 1 Kings 22, focusing on the prophet Micaiah and how he faced adversity (4:51-7:49). There will be times where it feels like you are against everyone else (7:50-9:00). Dr. Harper provides three ways how Micaiah dealt with adversity, with the first one involving Micaiah knowing his identity (9:01-17:58). Second, Micaiah knew what to expect (17:59-19:44). He knew that he faced a demand for conformity, false religion, and intense hatred (19:45-22:35). Dr. Harper discusses that as believers we must make a stand for Christ by not conforming, not following false religion, and acting more Christ-like in the face of hatred (22:36-28:06). Third, Micaiah knew how to cope with adversity by enduring the consequences (28:07-30:39). Dr. Harper concludes with expressing that God’s path is not the one with the least resistance and that a generation that will not conform to this world is needed (30:40-32:57).
Eta Linnemann was a German Protestant theologian. The service starts with a prayer from 0:00-1:03. An announcement on the importance of prayer is given from 1:07-2:03. Matthew 11:2-6 is read from 2:04-2:46. A prayer is offered from 2:50-3:21. Dr. Eta Linnemann is introduced from 3:26-4:32. Dr. Linnemann speaks from 4:38-37:34. She shares her testimony and experience in Christian education. An applause is given from 37:35-38:09. A closing prayer is given from 38:10-39:06.
The audio was transferred from audio cassette. Dr. Roy E. De Brand is the speaker for the Lecture. There is a prayer and introduction from 0:12-3:45. Dr. De Brand, Professor of Preaching at SEBTS and a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, gives a life story of the preacher and prophet Alexander Peden. Dr. De Brand shares his story to come to the conclusion that freedom of faith and freedom of conscience can never be coerced. Rev. De Brand speaks from 3:55-41:50. There are closing remarks from 41:51-42:24.
