[ Applause ]
London Willis: >> Good morning.
I stand before you all today to speak
about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
not just as a civil rights leader, but first and foremost
as a minister of the gospel.
He drew his strength from the same teachings
from Jesus that we study today.
When Jesus taught us to love your neighbor as yourself,
he was giving us the blueprint for human dignity and justice.
Dr. King lived these teachings reminding us
that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
Just as Jesus saw the dignity in every soul he encountered,
Dr. King followed by his example.
He reminded all of us that we are created equally
in God's image, every single one of us.
Looking around our campus today, every smile shared
between classmates, every moment of understanding,
these are living examples of Jesus' teachings
and Dr. King's dream in action.
In just a few minutes, I'm going to share with you all one
of the most powerful moments in American history,
one that I believe makes the context
of these moments I previously spoke of even more compelling.
Picture this, 250,000 people worshiping
at the Lincoln Memorial, 250,000 people
and more millions watching on national television.
When gospel legend Malia Jackson cries out,
"Tell them about a dream, Martin."
And in that sacred moment, Dr. King prepares,
takes his prepared notes and he sets them to the side.
He sets them out of view and he takes a deep breath.
He looks into the sea of people and much like a preacher moved
by the Holy Spirit, he began to speak from his heart.
What you're about to witness isn't just a speech,
it's a spirit-led sermon that changed our nation.
Listen with your hearts
as Dr. King shares his God-inspired vision,
a vision of the world that looks
like exactly the one that Jesus described,
a world of brotherhood, justice and of love.
So reflecting on King's speech, we are now free at last,
free at last and we all have freedom
in heaven thanks to Jesus Christ.
So as we wrap up reflecting on yesterday and the rest
of this week, just be grateful to Martin Luther King
and Jesus Christ who died for our sins.
And there's hot chocolate and cookies in the moody foyer
and you all are dismissed.
: [ Applause ]
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Preaching the Dream: Dr. Martin Luther King's Spirit-Led Vision
Tuesday, Jan 21st, 2025Author : London Willis
Explore the profound connection between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s role as a minister of the gospel and his legacy as a civil rights leader. This episode reflects on the divine inspiration behind his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, emphasizing how his faith in Jesus' teachings shaped a vision of justice, equality, and love that continues to resonate today.
Episode length 2:50 minutes