“Studying the Psalms as a Book.” In this speech Dr Smith will outline the character of the Psalms as a Bible book, a law book, a history book, a poetry book, a prayer book, and a worship book.

“Can We Call God Our Friend?” In this speech Dr Smith will explain the idea of covenantal friendship in the Bible and explore the question whether the fact that Scripture calls people “friends of God” means that God is also their Friend.