(the audio says 1990) Marvin L. "Marty" Reid was Professor of Greek and New Testament at SEBTS. Dr. Reid is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:08). A hymn is played (0:09-4:57). A word of prayer is given (4:58-5:54). A hymn is played (cut) (5:55-6:06). Scripture reading comes from 2 Samuel 7:4-17 and Mark 4:1-20 (6:07-11:00). A word of prayer is given (11:01-13:17). A song of worship is sung (13:18-17:02). Dr. Reid is introduced (17:03-18:25). Dr. Reid focuses on the parable of the sower in Mark 4 with the following lesson: as part of God’s kingdom, we are obligated to be diligent students of His Word (18:26-20:13). He breaks down the parable into sections, which consist of an introductory (verses 1-2), Jesus’ presentation of the story (verses 3-9), Jesus’ discussion of the purpose of parables to his disciples (verses 10-12), and Jesus’ explanation of the parable of the sower (verses 14-20) (20:14-21:52). He discusses the call to response in verses 3, emphasizing the theme of listening and understanding (21:53-22:56). Dr. Reid reveals the second theme of sowing the Word after introducing the main character, the sower (22:57-25:54). Within the parable are two groups of people—sowers and hearers of the Word (25:55-27:08). Dr. Reid provides two points of application: theological education is crucial for accurate interpretation of the Word and we must be diligent interpreters of the Word for the sake of others (27:09-32:04). Dr. Reid concludes with speaking of “the privilege of being in God’s kingdom and the responsibility of conveying the truth of the Gospel to others,” stressing the importance of theological education (32:05-33:50). A word of prayer ends the service (33:51-34:25).
"A Time of Refreshing" and The audio was transferred from audio cassette. The service begins with announcements and an explanation of the order of events (0:00-4:35). Harry Hunter follows the announcements with a devotional and a time of prayer and reflection. Hunter speaks about how in order to find true refreshment we need God to break us down to our true self. Hunter's source text was Nehemiah 1:1-4. Hunter speaks from 4:38-25:52. Todd Hadley speaks from 25:53-33:10 and shares a personal testimony to the chapel service. Hadley informs the students that spiritual awakening is realizing that we're double minded and that we have a crucial need to submit to God. Hadley's source text was James 4:7-10. Charles Fuller, the main speaker, speaks from 33:11-42:43. His audio is cut off at the end of this recording. Fuller discusses how God wants to have a relationship with humanity. Fuller uses Joshua chapters 4 & 5 as his source text. This audio is continued under side B.
The service opens with an opening scripture reading of Isaiah 40:1-2, 6-8 from 0:00-0:42. There are announcements, prayer, and the reading of the source text for the devotional: Luke 18:18-27 from 0:47-3:17. Dr. Robert Newton preaches how we can't be saved by works, but by grace. Newton also notes that we should seek the love found only in our heavenly Father's house. Dr. Newton speaks from 3:23-21:46. Robert and Winnie Newton both held the position of Adjunctive Professor of Pastoral Care at SEBTS. The audio was transferred from audio cassette.
