Hugh Anderson was the Professor of New Testament at the University of Edinburgh. Hugh Anderson is introduced as the Adams Lecturer (0:00-2:07). Anderson desires to share the ties that bind the Old and New Testament (2:08-3:34). He speaks about the common but false belief that there is not much, if any, correlation between the Old and New Testament and that the Old Testament has very little, if any, importance, and gives reasons for the falsity of such a belief, such as Jesus’ own statements in the New Testament books of the gospel referring directly to the Old Testament (3:35-15:52). Anderson speaks on how badmouthing the word of God deprives God of His story (15:23-18:41). Anderson reminds the congregation of two phenomena which inspire one for his task: one should study the Bible in Hebrew as it was written and that the Bible did not come down from heaven in one great swoop, but “represents a never-ending process of translation at the human level,” emphasizing the impact the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible brought to the world (18:42-24:22). Anderson speaks on how “the Christ story is the decisive installment of the serial story of the God who can turn even the wrath of man to His praise and can use even pagan emperors in His service” (24:23-28:18). He speaks on how the author of Hebrews “develops his brilliant witness to Christ as our great High Priest after the order of Melchizedek” by referencing a significant amount of the Old Testament (28:19-29:34). Anderson speaks on how the apostle Paul uses the Old Testament (29:35-32:28). Anderson moves on to a sermon he has previously preached about Proverbs 17:24 and Hebrews 13:13-14, linking the Old Testament with the New (32:29-34:40). He shares a story to illustrate the reverence for life in light of both practical wisdom and the dream of a higher humanity, hoping that it has been taught that thinking and action go hand in hand (34:41-42:40). Anderson speaks of the human longing for another place beyond this world (42:41-51:54). The service closes with a moment of prayer (51:55-52:38).
David Allan Hubbard was the president of Fuller Theological Seminary in California. Dr. Hubbard is announced as Chapel speaker with a message entitled “Job: Freedom and Suffering” (0:00-0:19). A hymn is played (0:20-2:57). A word of prayer is given (2:58-3:57). Background information regarding Dr. Ted Adams is provided and Dr. Hubbard is welcomed (3:58-8:23). The choir sings an anthem (8:24-14:01). Dr. Hubbard expresses Southeastern’s music (14:02-15:51). He begins his lecture by explaining how complex the book of Job is and the reward of understanding this complexity (15:52-19:22). From Job, we learn that we are not alone, that we should not emulate the friends in Job, and that we must open ourselves to God who has the right to work purposes unbeknownst to us (19:23-21:10). Dr. Hubbard discusses the stylized balance of Job: it begins and ends with a story consisting of complaints and disputations (21:11-31:35). He also speaks of the balanced movement in Job as one event transitions to another event (31:36-33:30). Dr. Hubbard emphasizes the ethos of Job as one that is a mixture of mystery and argument (33:31-35:50). He then delves into human vulnerability during suffering and human duty as well as divine freedom and sovereignty as themes of human life and divine reality (35:51-42:20). Covenantal themes exits in Job regarding the relationship between God and Job: the relationship allows Job to doubt and trust God and involves God speaking and Job bowing (42:21-45:17). Dr. Hubbard expounds on how the book of Job conveys that life is complicated and provides an understanding of the afterlife (45:18-47:25). Pastorally, the book of Job must be taken as a whole to prepare people for suffering, to give them the freedom to complain, and to show them the way to the cross during their suffering (47:26-51:53). A word of prayer concludes the lecture (51:54-52:19).
Richard Albert Spencer was Professor of New Testament. Dr. Spencer is announced as Chapel speaker (0:00-0:12). A hymn is played (0:13-4:05). The congregation recites a litany of thanksgiving (4:06-5:44). A hymn is played (cut) (5:45-5:50). Exodus 3:1-12, Matthew 28:16-20, and Philippians 1:1-11 and 2:1-13 are the Scripture readings (5:51-12:06). Prayer concerns are made known (12:07-13:58). A word of prayer is given (13:59-15:37). Dr. Spencer reveals his topic as being “steadfast faith in unsteady times” (15:38-18:47). He discusses freedom and deliverance, referring back to the Scripture reading (18:48-21:09). He returns to Philippians and how Paul was able to hold fast to his faith during a difficult time in his life (22:10-23:12). He also expresses Paul’s encouragement to continue spreading the hope of salvation to all so that we, as a united people of Christ, can bring this task of sharing the good news to completion (23:13-27:57). We must anchor ourselves in God and Christ in order to remain steadfast (27:58-28:55). A hymn is sung (cut) (28:56-29:00). Dr. Spencer concludes with reciting Psalm 73:22-26 (29:01-29:39).
M. Clay Warf was the Pastor of the Temple Baptist Church in Durham, North Carolina. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:51). There is a Scripture reading as a call to worship and a moment of prayer (3:52-5:38). Dr. Clay Warf is introduced as the chapel speaker (5:39-7:55). The choir sings an anthem (7:56-10:18). Warf expresses his gratitude for his friends and for the opportunity to speak (10:19-11:11). He asks the congregation to turn in their Bibles to II Timothy 4:9-18 (11:12-13:00). Warf shares about his ministerial career, the culture of his church, and his work life (13:01-18:30). Warf finds comfort in knowing that Paul also faced trials in his ministry and church building, especially with Demas deserting him (18:31-32:47). Warf concludes the service with a prayer of benediction (32:48-33:56).
Marian Berky was a student at Southeastern Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-3:22). There is an announcement for a communion service (3:23-3:36). There is a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (3:37-4:37). There are Scripture readings from Deuteronomy 10 and Matthew 5 (4:38-7:38). The choir sings a song of worship (7:39-10:02). Berky speaks about her early marriage and travels, meeting and fellowshipping with people of different beliefs (10:03-14:50). She shares of a hurt and division that had occurred in the Southeastern community, which caused her to wonder why people had such a difficult time loving each other (14:51-16:12). She shares the title of a book which explains how to love one’s enemies (16:13-25:07). There is a song of worship (25:08-28:42).
G. Thomas Halbrooks was Professor of Church History at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with a call to worship from I John (0:00-0:56). There is a moment of prayer (0:57-1:26). There are Scripture readings from Isaiah 58 (1:27-4:27). Prayer concerns are shared and there is a moment of prayer (4:28-7:17). Halbrooks speaks of the celebration of Mardi Gras (7:18-11:27). Halbrooks shares the idea that Baptists should participate in Lent as it was originally for baptism (11:28-17:15). Halbrooks speaks about the religious leaders’ desire to look holier than the common people and how the practice of Mardi Gras undermines the practice of Lent (17:16-18:26). He speaks about how it is easy for Christians today to practice Christianity only in external observances (18:27-22:04). There is a moment of prayer (22:05-24:33).
This chapel service is facilitated by the Senior class at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with organ music (0:00-2:54). There is a moment of prayer (2:55-3:58). There are Scripture readings from Isaiah 53 and Matthew 27 (3:59-5:43). A student shares her experience with facing authority and not understanding why some remain silent (5:44-8:20). She speaks about how Jesus stayed silent as He went to the cross and that because of His silence, He understands (8:21-13:39). The congregation participates in the taking of the Lord’s Supper (13:40-21:00). The choir sings a song of worship (21:01-24:21). The service concludes in a moment of prayer (24:22-27:16).
Donna M. Forrester was the Chaplain of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The service begins with the sharing of prayer concerns and a moment of prayer (0:00-4:54). There is a Scripture reading from John 14 (4:55-8:01). Forrester speaks about memory (8:02-9:30). Forrester speaks about memory in qualitative terms rather than quantitative, understanding that one lets negative memories permeate minds more than positive memories (9:31-12:21). Forrester speaks about remembering God’s word and doing what He has called one to do (12:22-23:59). There is a hymn of worship (24:00-27:27). There is a confessional litany (27:28-29:30).
