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[A] = summary lessons
[B] = exegetical analysis
[C] = topical doctrinal studies
What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.
Robert Dean

Robert Dean

Role: Pastor

Dr. Robert L. Dean, Jr. is pastor of West Houston Bible Church in Houston, Texas.

Before coming to West Houston Bible Church, Dr. Dean was the Pastor of Preston City Bible Church in Preston, Connecticut. Prior to that he had served churches in both the Dallas and Houston, Texas areas and has over 35 years of pastoral experience.

Dr. Dean is a much sought after Bible teacher both in the United States and overseas. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Faith Evangelical Seminary and is the Chairman of the Governing Board for Chafer Theological Seminary.

Dr. Dean trained for the ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned a Th.M. in Hebrew and Old Testament Studies and later returned to pursue a Ph.D. in theological studies with an emphasis in Historical Theology. He also earned an M.A. in Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas (1987) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Faith Evangelical Seminary (2002). In 1988 he was recognized as an Outstanding Young Man of America, and in 1989 was listed in the Who's Who in American Christian Leadership.

His academic training in Greek, Hebrew, theology, philosophy, and history enables him to study the Bible in the original languages and show how these eternal truths are as vital today as always.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Passage: Daniel 2 & Ezekiel 8-11
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 17 secs

• 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.

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Passage: Philippians 4:4-10 & James 1:2-5
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 47 secs
Are you rejoicing in every circumstance of life? Listen to this message to learn what the Bible teaches us about joy. Hear ten commands in the passage which emphasize a mental attitude of grace orientation. Understand that we can't generate this joy by ourselves but that it comes from the Holy Spirit when a believer is learning and applying the Word of God. Finish with nine principles to apply concerning rejoicing.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Passage: Isaiah 1:18
Series: Light from the Light Channel
Duration: 16 mins 46 secs
After salvation we continue to sin which sometimes shocks us. Our memory verse today is a promise that even though we sin God, in His grace and mercy, forgives us. It presents us with a vivid picture of how He cleanses us.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Passage: Ephesians 5:22
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 40 secs
What was Adam's and Eve's two-fold problem when approached by Satan in the Garden? Listen to this message to see that Eve was challenged to evaluate God's commands rather than to obey them. Learn three ways Eve failed this test. Find out what the consequences were and what Adam and Eve did out of fear and how they could no longer fulfill their mission they had been given.