Dr. D. James Kennedy Dies

In case any of you haven't heard, Dr. D. James Kennedy, pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian church has recently passed away. Dr. Kennedy was a man who knew how to stand up for the gospel, and he will be greatly missed. I can only hope that other Christian leaders will take the baton and run with it. In a day when the gospel is attacked from all sides, Dr. Kennedy was a man who stood strong against the opposition of the enemy. I pray that God will raise up more men like Dr. Kennedy to fight the good fight. I also pray that he will be an example to us so that we do not cave in under pressure when we are called to stand up and be counted for the gospel. Instead, let us stand up and show that God has made foolishness out of the wisdom of this world [1 Corinthians 1:20] just as Dr. Kennedy did.

Michael O'Connor Dies

Michael O'Connor, who co-authored the excellent Introduction to Biblical Hebrew Syntax, died of liver cancer last saturday, June 16. It is interesting to note as I have been making my way through that very grammar in preparation for my graduate studies work. It is an excellent work that has been very useful to me in helping me get to the more advanced levels of study in Biblical Hebrew. It is always sad when you see good teachers pass away.