Max Gray Rogers was Professor of Old Testament. The service begins with a litany with the organ playing in the background, and the speaker gives a word of prayer (00:00-03:02). The choir sings a song of worship (03:03-06:04). Max Gray Rogers begins his sermon by reading from Luke 15:25-32 (06:05-07:42). Rogers’ sermon centers on the story of the Prodigal Son, and he speaks about the irrationality of God’s love which must be experienced to be believed (07:43-19:57). Rogers ends the service with a litany, and the choir sings an “amen” (19:58-20:56).
John W. Carlton was Professor of Preaching. The service opens with a word of prayer (00:00-03:02). The speaker reads from Luke 2:41-52 (03:03-05:17). A woman sings a song of worship (05:18-09:43). Carlton speaks about curiosity and its reputation for leading to misery, but he argues that curiosity can lead us to knowing and loving God more (09:44-23:42). Carlton ends the service with a prayer (23:43-24:47).
William Randall Lolley was the 3rd president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-6:57). The organist and choir sing “O God Our Help in Ages Past” (6:58-11:41). There is a moment of prayer (11:42-13:31). A welcome is extended to the chapel guests, and the newest “Southeasterners” are recognized (13:32-16:15). A portrait of the late John Edward Steely is presented to his wife Donna Steely and her two children as a gift (16:16-19:26). The opportunity of a preview for the Ledford Center is announced (19:27-21:30). The Development Counsel Award for Faculty Excellence is presented to Dr. Alan Neely (21:31-24:41). The Citation for Excellence in Christian Ministry is awarded to Reid Douglass Hardin (24:42-31:55). Hardin expresses his gratitude for all who have supported him (31:56-34:17). The history of the congregational hymn is given (34:18-35:54). There is a Scripture reading (35:55-39:23). Lolley speaks about the twelve disciples as the “original manuscripts” of the gospel and their reliance on Christ (39:24-47:03). He discusses their slip ups and failures, emphasizing how “the Lord helped [them] back on their feet,” just as He does with all believers (47:04-56:52). Lolley closes his presentation with prayer (56:52-57:30). The guests are invited to meet the Hardins, and there is a benediction (57:31-58:21).
Donald Gum was the chaplain at Wesley Long Community Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. The service begins with a Scriptural blessing and a prayer (0:00-0:52). The service is designated as Clinical Pastoral Education Day, and the guests are acknowledged (0:53-3:27). Donald Gum is introduced as the chapel speaker (3:28-4:52). Steve Brown leads in responsive reading (4:53-6:13). Gum reads from Exodus 33:18-23 (6:14-8:12). Gum speaks about the continual preparation for ministry, with components which he names as faith, tradition, Scripture, and experience (8:13-10:35). Gum speaks about the temptation to doubt one’s role in ministry and God’s presence in it (10:36-13:20). Gum speaks about his personal faith and his inclination to doubt (13:21-17:19). Gum speaks about how lightly one takes his experiences and work considering how God moves (17:20-23:36). Gum closes the service in a moment of prayer (23:37-24:18).
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).
Malcolm O. Tolbert was Professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-2:45). Tolbert reads from Matthew (2:46-4:00). Tolbert speaks of theological legalism and that Jesus rejected it because its demands were not enough (4:01-21:05). The service concludes with a moment of prayer (21:06-21:27).
The service begins with a word of prayer, and Matthew 22:36-40 is read (00:00-05:38). The choir sings a song of worship (05:39-10:48). Ethel B. Lee gives the story of her testimony and her call to ministry (10:49-25:03). Lee ends the service with a word of prayer (25:04-25:36).
