Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. This message focuses on the symbolism and implications of meals in Judeo-Christian tradition, especially the Last Supper from Luke 22, the resulting Christian tradition of the Lord's Supper, as well as the people seated at the table for meals with Jesus, both in earthly ministry and in heaven.
Dr. William H. Willimon was Minister to the University and Professor of the Practice of the Christian Ministry at Duke University in Durham, NC. In this message, Willimon speaks on the failure of purely moralistic preaching, advocating for preaching to be biblical rather than centered around application. He also explores the relationship between the Law and the gospel.
Orlando E. Costas was the Thornley B. Wood Professor of Missiology at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, now Palmer Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-02:19). Orlando E. Costas is introduced as the Page Lecturer (02:20-05:49). Costas begins his lecture by giving a warm greeting from the faculty of Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (05:50-07:07). Costas describes Jesus’ life situation as presented in the Gospel of Mark, and he compares Jesus’ experience as a Galilean to Hispanic Americans in the present day who are separated from their brothers and sisters in Latin America (07:08-26:28). Costas second part of his lecture is about Jesus using Galilee as his mission field and his launching pad for the church (26:39-44:54). The speaker ends the service with a benediction (44:55-45:57).
William Bishop was the Director of the Teaching Training Ministries of the South Carolina Baptist General Board. The service begins with a word of prayer (00:00-01:38). William Bishop is introduced as the chapel speaker (01:39-02:56). The choir sings a song of worship (02:57-06:10). Bishop begins with a story about one of his professors at Furman University (06:11-10:08). Bishop reads from Matthew 28:19-20, and he gives the main points of the Great Commission and their application for Sunday school ministry in the local church (10:09-28:52). Bishop ends the service with a word of prayer (28:53-29:21).
Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. The service begins with the singing of the Doxology and a word of prayer (00:00-02:29). The speaker reads from Luke 24:45-49 (02:30-03:59). There is a presentation of a song of worship (04:00-09:00). Culpepper’s sermon is on the greatness of the gospel, and he says that great message includes God saving humanity through the work of Christ, empowering his followers with the ministry of reconciliation, and giving them the Spirit to empower his church (09:01-33:48). Culpepper ends the service with a word of prayer (33:49-34:51).
Mark Gibbs was a layman in the Church of England and a leading voice for the laity in Europe. The service begins with organ music, and the choir sings a song of worship (00:00-02:58). The speaker gives a word of prayer (02:59-05:26). Mark Gibbs is introduced as the chapel speaker (05:27-06:57). A soloist and the choir sing the anthem (06:58-10:50). Gibbs preaches on the role of the laity in the church, and he asks six questions for the clergy about how they are training the laity to advance God’s Kingdom (10:51-22:37). Gibbs ends the service with a benediction (22:38-22:56).
Robert H. Culpepper was Professor of Theology. The service begins with organ music (00:00-02:10). Culpepper delivers the Scripture reading from 1 John, and he gives a word of prayer (02:11-04:06). The choir sings a song of worship (04:07-07:00). Culpepper delivers his testimony on the gifts he has found in his relationship with Jesus Christ, and these gifts are grace, purpose, fellowship, revelation, and hope (07:01-29:54). Culpepper ends the service with a benediction (29:55-30:15).
