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I
was a little nervous about attending a Church of Christ university, considering
the major differences in our religious beliefs. However, I desired to
be in a more Christian environment rather than the less Christian environment
and influences that I might encounter at a public school.
Lipscomb University required one Bible class each semester, and freshmen begin the year with Early Hebrew History. Basically, this class was going to be an overview of the Old Testament, but I still did not know what to expect. The class was getting off to a pretty normal start, and it was not until it was time for me to ask off for the fall Holy Days that things began to get interesting.
My
professor was surprisingly very interested in the fact that I keep God's
Holy Days. He told me to have a wonderful trip, and he asked me if I
would mind talking to the class sometime about how and why I observe
the Holy Days of God. (Gulp!)
The response that came from my mouth was, "No, I wouldn't mind at all," but in my head thoughts were whirling in all directions.
"What? Me talk to 40 Church of Christ members about the importance of the Holy Days?" Although the thought seemed terrifying at the time, I knew what a great opportunity it would be.
Weeks passed, I returned from the Feast, and before I knew it we were delving into Leviticus 23 in Early Hebrew History class.
I was beginning to forget about my professor's proposal to talk to the class, assuming he would give me a day or two to prepare a few notes.
However, it was in the middle of our Holy Day discussion in class when he turned to me and said, "Laura Beth, would you mind sharing with the class your beliefs concerning the Holy Days?" My first thought was panic, but suddenly a wave of calmness came over me.
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