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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:
 Watch lessons 16 through 18 videos.
 Review corresponding E-Book lessons.
Discuss:
 Week 5: Complete discussion posts for chapters 16 – 18
Submit your initial post to discussions forums by day 4 of the
week, midnight (Eastern Time). Replies to fellow students
encouraged, but not required.
Week 5: Complete devotional post.
As to the devotional, the initial post is due by day 7 at
midnight EST. Replies to fellow students encouraged, but not
required.
Submit:
 End-of-Chapter quizzes 16 through 18.
 Final Exam