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I can’t believe we are in Week Five!!

Below is a devotion from Billy Graham’s Devotions and what you have to do this week!  

The last day of class and the last day any work is accepted is December 16.  

Merry Christmas!!

Devotion:

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God . . . 
—Luke 2:13
When at this season of the year we wish our friends a “Merry Christmas,” it is essential to realize that true merriment of heart is contingent upon the recognition of the truth that Christ was born in Bethlehem for our salvation. The word “merry” is from an old Anglo-Saxon word which sometimes meant “famous,” “illustrious,” “great,” or “mighty.” Originally, to be merry did not imply to be merely mirthful, but strong and gallant. It was in this sense that gallant soldiers were called “merry men.” Favorable weather was called “merry weather.” Brisk winds were called a “merry gale.” Spenser speaks of London as “merry London.” The word “merry” carries with it the double thought of “might” and “mirth,” and is used both ways in Scripture. One of the early Christmas carols was “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen.” The Christian is to engage in spiritual merriment as he thinks upon the fact that, through the redemption, he becomes a child of God’s family. The Bible teaches that the angels made merry at Christ’s birth.

Preparation:
 Read Chapters 10 and 11 in your E-book.
 Watch Chapter 10 and 11 videos
Discuss:
 Week Five Devotional
 Week Five Discussion Questions
Submit your initial post to discussion forums by Day Four of the
week, midnight (Eastern Time). See the discussion forum rubric in
your syllabus as to requirements for posting, including replies to
fellow students.
As to the devotional, the initial post is due by Day 7. Replies to fellow
students encouraged but not required.
Submit:
 Chapter 10 end of chapter exam
 Chapter 11 end of chapter exam