Yesterday, I delivered the 2007 commencement address to the graduating class at Criswell College, Dallas, Texas. I spoke on Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites 1) the toilsome and burdened to come to him for rest (the rest of salvation)and 2) to take his yoke and learn of him and thus find rest (the rest of service). I challenged the graduates to go forth with more than their B.A., the first two letters of the alphabet, but to be equipped with them all A-Z, which is found in Jesus alone, the Alpha and Omega.
Earlier in the ceremony, I was officially installed as The W. A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching, a position named in honor of the college's founder. Criswell College is known for training students to exegete a text, prepare and deliver an effective expository message. Dr. Criswell was one of the best expositors among twentieth century Southern Baptists. I feel a great responsibility to our students and the Board of Trustees at the college to carry on his legacy.
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3 comments:
WOW congratulations... and a good choice of text for students :)
Hi Dr. Streett,
Congratulations on your installment to The W. A. Criswell Chair of Expository Preaching. I hope that you and your family are still doing well.
Why doesn't Daniel have a blog? :-)
Grace to you,
Tony Byrne
Dr. Street,
Congratulations on your installment. I've been listening to your expositions on 1 Corinthians and Acts and they are "strong meat"! Thanks for practicing what you preach!
Brad Sloan
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