Interlocked (2023)

• Asked God for Wisdom: What is Wisdom?
• Solomon's Legacy
• Solomon Built and Dedicated the Temple

What is biblical wisdom and how can it be acquired? Listen to this lesson to hear how biblical wisdom differs from human wisdom. Learn how Solomon requested this wisdom from God and was one of the most brilliant and wise men who ever lived. Contrast Lady Wisdom with Lady Foolishness in the Book of Proverbs and see the rich legacy Solomon left behind. Hear the fascinating statistics of the logistics of sacrificing cattle and sheep at the Temple.

• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Davidic Dynasty
• The 10 Tribes Rejected the Jerusalem Temple

What happened in Israel that caused it to split into two kingdoms? Listen to this message to hear about a tax revolt that ended in ten tribes becoming the Northern Kingdom (Israel) and leaving the Southern Kingdom to basically Judah and the House of David. Find out how the king of the Northern Kingdom built two worship centers in defiance of God's commands and about an altar being split in two and the significance of that event.

• The Job of the Prophets

• The Message of the Prophets

• Curses

• The Different Parties in the “Riv” Lawsuit

What was the role of the prophets in the Old Testament? Listen to this message to hear the three-fold job they had, including writing Scripture. Find out what the prophets were not doing. See how God lodged a case against the paganized Israelites and caused them to be judged. See how that applies to us as individuals and as a nation today.

The handout Dr. Dean mentioned in this class is available in the PDF in the Text: notes link below. See pages 31, 33, and 35 in the PDF.

• Transfer of Political Power to Gentiles
• Transfer of Political Power from Israel to Gentile Rulers (603 BC)
• End of Solomon’s Dynasty (598 BC)
• Departure of the Shekinah Glory (591 BC)

What is the Shekinah Glory and why did it depart from Israel? Listen to this message to learn that the Shekinah Glory refers to the visible presence of God on earth. Learn the events that caused it to depart and how its departure did not mean that God would not keep His promises. See how the Israelites were promised both blessings and cursing depending on their obedience to God and hear about the Gentile nations which were used by God to punish the Israelites when they disobeyed God's commands.