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JENNIFER KENNEDY DEAN 1953-2019
We grieve the passing of wellloved author and speaker Jennifer Kennedy Dean. Her many books became classics as soon as they were published. Her passion for the Word, for prayer, for her family and friends, and her impact on the Kingdom will live on.
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“THEN THOSE WHO FEARED THE LORD TALKED WITH EACH OTHER, AND THE LORD LISTENED AND HEARD.
A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the LORD and honored his name. ‘On the day when I act,’ says the LORD Almighty, ‘they will be my treasured possession’” (Malachi 3:17, NIV). The historical context of this Scripture is as follows: God is speaking of the remnant of His people who were faithful to Him in the midst of a society that had largely ignored or marginalized His law. The words of Scripture have a true and historical context, but they are eternal. The Scripture itself shows us how we can hear and understand truths spoken at a moment in time to translate into our present moment. Peter writes: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special
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