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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Interlocked (2023)

Interlocked (2023)

May 2023 - March 2025

Dr. Dean is teaching the Interlocked series, developed by Amos and Jen Kwok, and based on Charlie Clough’s Bible Framework. Please click on the Interlocked link to access the training materials.

Additionally, the Interlocked - Children's Edition training materials have been designed for 10–12 year olds, but are also used with children as young as seven.

The Interlocked lessons developed by the Kwoks can be found in the Text: notes links below.

The Institute for Creation Research (https://www.icr.org/ and https://www.icr.org/creationkids/) and Answers in Genesis (https://answersingenesis.org/ and https://answersingenesis.org/kids/) have a wide range of excellent training materials for children.

28.1 - Partial Return of Judah - Part 1
Thu, Jan 30, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ezra 1:1-4 & Daniel 9
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 25 secs

• Daniel's Prayer
• Daniel's Timeline
• Partial Return / Full Return
• Avoiding Fatalism in Prayers

Why is it necessary to pray about something that is in Scripture? Listen to this lesson to learn about Daniel's prayer after he discovered in the Book of Jeremiah that the exile of his people was to last 70 years. Hear four reasons that emphasize the necessity for payer, including the importance of avoiding fatalism. Learn about the timeline that prophesied the Messiah's death. See that only sixty-nine "weeks" have passed and one "week" is still future, called the Tribulation. Hear about the rebuilding of the temple that took place under Cyrus, King of Persia.

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28.2 - Partial Return of Judah - Part 2
Fri, Feb 07, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Romans 11:1-5
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 18 mins 27 secs

• Has God Replaced Israel with the Church?
• Completion of the Old Testament
• Preservation of the Old Testament
• Accuracy Demonstrated through the Septuagint (LXX), Masoretic Text (MT), Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS)
• What About Translations?
• God Still Speaks to Us through His Word

Is it true that God is finished with Israel because of their rebellion? Listen to this message to learn that God is not finished with Israel and will definitely still fulfill all His promises to them. The Church did not replace Israel. Hear how the Old Testament was accepted as Scripture under the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit. Learn about how God saw to its preservation so today we can know that the original is accurate and we have the Word of God for our times.

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29.1 - The Jewish Expectation - Part 1A
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 15:18-21 & Ezekiel 36:24-28
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 21 secs

• What the Jews Were Expecting from God's Covenants:
– The Abrahamic and New Covenants
– The Mosaic Covenant
– The Land Covenant
– The Davidic Covenant
– The New Covenant

What were the Jews expecting during the years between the Old Testament and the New Testament? Listen to this lesson to hear a review of the covenants God made with the Jews and the promises God made to them. Find out that some of these covenants were unilateral and depended wholly upon God for fulfillment and others were temporary. Hear a detailed discussion of the New Covenant and its timetable for fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom.

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29.2 - The Jewish Expectation - Part 1B
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 3 secs

• What the Jews Were Expecting About the Messiah:
– The New Covenant (NC)
– How Can the NC be a Worldwide Blessing to the Gentiles?
– The Coming Conquering Messiah
– The Coming “Suffering Servant” Messiah
– If the NC is for the Jews, What About the Gentiles?

What expectations did the Jews have for the coming Messiah? Listen to this message to learn that the Jews had two very different views of the Messiah when He came and failed to distinguish between His two advents. They focused on the view that He would be a conqueror who would deliver His people from the nations who had conquered them, and failed to recognize Him as the suffering servant as described in Isaiah 53. See how this failure contributed to their rejection of Him during Christ's first advent.

You can view Dr. Dean's series on Isaiah 53 here.

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30.1 - The Jewish Expectation - Part 2A
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 4:26-31 & Jeremiah 30:4-7
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 57 mins 51 secs
Would you like a glimpse of what is going to happen in the future? If so, listen to this thrilling message to hear that the future will be a time when God fulfills His promises to the Jews as outlined in the Abrahamic Covenant. See that there will be a time of terrible suffering in Israel for seven years which will end when Jesus returns to this earth and saves Israel. Hear about the marvels of Christ's Kingdom, a thousand-year reign on this earth, filled with many changes in climate and geography and politics. See that as believers now, you will return in your resurrection body to earth to reign with Christ at that time.
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30.2 - The Jewish Expectation - Part 2B
Tue, Mar 04, 2025
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 52 secs

• Where will everyone live in the coming kingdom?
• What will the people be like?
• Hope for the Jews; Hope for the Gentiles
• Are the descriptions of the coming Kingdom real or symbolic?

Are the descriptions of the Millennial Kingdom in the Bible literal? Listen to this lesson to learn about the incredible changes in people, animals, climate, lifespan, and many other aspects of life during the Kingdom. Understand that the Bible should be taken literally except when the text indicates otherwise. When life becomes difficult and seems hopeless, remember that God always keeps His promises.

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32.1 - Who Do You Say That I AM? - Part 1
Tue, Mar 18, 2025
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 56 secs

Note that Dr. Dean skipped the review Lesson #31 - Faith in Action III. You'll find the Interlocked Lesson #32 in the Text: notes link below.

What was happening in the world in the years between the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of the New Testament? Listen to this lesson to hear how God was preparing the world for Jesus' arrival in the "fullness of time." It was a period of peace and some of the people were back in the land of Israel worshiping in the Second Temple which had been renovated by Herod. See how Jesus grew up in Nazareth and John the Baptist announced Him, calling Him the Lamb of God. Find out some of the reasons Jesus was rejected by the Jews as their promised Messiah.

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