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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 - December 2024

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.

13.1 - Mount Sinai – The Law
Tue, Mar 12, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 15-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 15 secs
Can history be explained by human actions alone or is God in control? Listen to this lesson to learn that God chose Israel to be His special nation and it is the centerpiece of world history through the ages. Find out the purpose of the Mosaic Law and how the Ten Commandments were guidelines for how His people were to relate to God and how they were to relate to one another. Learn about the covenants both the permanent ones and the temporary ones.
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13.2 - Mount Sinai - The Law: Sabbath, Sacrifice, The Nature of the Law
Wed, Mar 20, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 15-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 39 secs
Was the Law given to the Israelites a harsh list of dos and don’ts? Listen to this message to learn that it was given by a loving Father to His sons to show them how to relate to Him and to others around them. Find out that they were to obey it from their hearts to show their gratitude for what God had done for them and not just to obey it externally. Understand that in the New Testament we are given mandates we are to obey in the same manner.
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14.1 - God’s Perfect Law
Tue, Mar 26, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 4-8 & Deuteronomy 28
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 35 secs
What was unique about the Mosaic Law compared to other law codes of the ancient world? Listen to this message to learn that God's Law code was structured to teach His chosen people to treat everyone equally with generosity, to treat the animals well, and care for the environment. In turn, God desired that everyone trust Him to provide for their needs. Find out that although the Law was given to the Israelites there are applications for us today.
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14.2 - God's Perfect Law: The Law
Tue, Apr 02, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 4-8 & Leviticus 26
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 58 secs
Is mankind capable of making good laws? Listen to this message to learn that man has a sin nature and cannot make good laws unless he is informed by principles in God’s Word. See that there must be absolute standards of right and wrong in order to make fair and just laws. Find out if believers today should obey the Mosaic Law and what the Law of Christ is.
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15.1 - Revelation and Rebellion at Sinai: The Writing of the Law
Tue, Apr 09, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 31:12-18 & Exodus 32:1-34:35
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 55 secs
How did God communicate what the human race needed to know to live and serve Him? Listen to this message to learn that from Genesis we learn that He spoke, using language that we could understand. Find out that He established memorial days and feasts for the people to observe. See that the creation itself is a form of non-verbal communication of God’s existence. Understand the role the prophets played and see how Israel was to be the custodian of Scripture and spread God’s Word to others.
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15.2 - Revelation and Rebellion at Sinai: The Canon of the Scripture
Tue, Apr 16, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 31:12-18 & Exodus 32:1-34:35
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 13 secs

• Biblical Faith is Related to Gods' Revelation

• Rebellion: The Israelites' Response at Sinai and How God Used it

How did the Israelites react when God gave the His law for them to Moses? Listen to this message to learn how the people grew bored and restless waiting for Moses. As a result they rejected God’s leadership and rebelled against Him. They convinced Aaron to build an idol for them. Find out what a furious Moses did as punishment when he heard this. Then find out how he became an intercessor for the people.

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16.1 - The Period of the Conquest: Conquest
Tue, Apr 23, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 23:20-33 & Deuteronomy 20:1-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 17 mins 1 sec

• Total Destruction was Necessary;

• Total Destruction in God’s War;

• God’s War Foreshadows Eternal Judgment

Why did God command the Israelites to kill every man, woman, and child in the Canaanite people groups? Listen to this lesson to learn that the Canaanites worshiped idols and even sacrificed their own children alive in fire. Hear how God gave them 400 years of grace to change their minds, but they continued to become ever increasingly evil until they had to be destroyed. Understand this foreshadows God’s final judgment on all evil.

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16.2 - The Period of the Conquest: Salvation Will Be for Anyone Who Puts Their Trust in Yahweh: Rahab, Ruth
Tue, Apr 30, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 23:20-33 & Ruth 1-4
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 58 secs

• Foreshadowing of the Final Judgment;

• How Can a Loving God Judge so Harshly?

• The War on God's History and Truth

Does God play racial favorites? Listen to this lesson to learn that God favors those who believe in Him, regardless of their ethnicity. Find out events that happened during the conquest of the Land. Learn how God shows His grace to a Canaanite woman and a Moabite woman who believed in Him and were included in the line of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Understand why God ordered the Canaanite peoples to be destroyed.

During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned the book The Escape Artist.

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17.1 - Building Spiritual Life in the Israelites: Seven Key Events: 1. Covenant Breaking at Sinai
Tue, Jun 04, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Exodus 32
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 14 mins 24 secs
How should a redeemed people live? Listen to this message to learn that God gave the Mosaic Law to instruct the Israelites how they were to live spiritually. Hear seven events that show God's judgment on evil, beginning with the covenant breaking at Sinai. See the difference between physical circumcision and circumcision of the heart and between positional and experiential righteousness.
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17.2 - Building Spiritual Life in the Israelites: Seven Key Events: Events #2–4
Tue, Jun 11, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Joshua 6
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 34 secs

Events #2–4:

2) Declaration of Judgment War

3) Rebellion at Kadesh-Barnea

4) Victory at Jericho

Why did God tell Moses to utterly destroy the evil Canaanites? Listen to this message to learn that extreme evil must be isolated and removed. See that this is a preview of God’s judgment on all who reject Him because sin must be dealt with. Hear about incidents at Kadesh-Barnea and Jericho and how they teach us we must trust God and not lean on our own understanding.

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