Interlocked (2023)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Book of Daniel is a “Wisdom” Book
• Life for Exiles in a Pagan Culture
• How to Face Conflicts with Hostile Pagan Governments

How should Christian parents train their children to live in a pagan culture? Listen to this lesson to learn five approaches to teaching your children skills that will help them navigate in a hostile culture. Understand that everyone who wishes to serve God must submit their thinking for renovation by learning biblical truths. Hear principles which will guide in determining what actions you must take when the government either orders you to do something you know the Bible teaches is wrong or tries to prevent you from performing a mandate from Scripture.

• The beginning and role of prophetic literature
• How should we understand prophetic literature?
• The rise of the kingdom of man: Religion, philosophy, globalism
• Does God still speak to people in dreams?

Are you confused by the prophetic literature in the Bible and all its imagery? Listen to this message and understand the purpose of these books and how they proclaim that God is in control even during periods of judgment on sin and evil. Find out that the symbolism in them are interpreted by other biblical passages. Hear how the visible Kingdom of God has been replaced by the kingdom of man.

The paper on angels that Dr. Dean referenced in this class is available here.