Marvin L. "Marty" Reid was Professor of Greek and New Testament at SEBTS. Dr. Reid begins the service by giving a prayer and reading the source text for the sermon: Luke 4:1-13. The sermon is informally titled, "Strategy for the Ministry." Reid gives a 3 point sermon on the 3 pitfalls we must avoid when we are in the ministry, and the way to overcome these pitfalls is to be like Jesus, who allowed Himself to be directed by the Holy Spirit. Dr. Reid encourages the students to not take shortcuts when they are in the ministry. Professor Reid speaks for the entirety of the recording. The audio was transferred from audio cassette.
Thomas Troeger a professor of the Olive School of Theology in Denver, CO. The service begins with a welcome and an introduction to the speaker from 0:00-1:41. Dr. Troeger speaks from 1:45-28:39. His message is titled “Remembered Voices: Calling the Preachers From Our Past.” He shares a story and concludes that if preachers are to share the good news of Jesus in the modern world that they will need to listen to the gospel consistently.
