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Class Codes
[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.
Interlocked (2023)

Interlocked (2023)

May 2023 - October 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.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Joshua 7 & Joshua 9-10
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 57 secs

Events #5–7:

5) Defeat at Ai;

6) The Longest Day;

7) God Postpones the Kingdom at Bochim

Why did the Israelites constantly get into trouble during their conquest of the land? Listen to this lesson to hear about several times when they disobeyed God and disaster occurred, beginning with Achan and the conquest of Ai. Hear how his punishment affected his whole family. Learn about the longest day in the Bible when Joshua was tricked by the Gibeonites and God slowed down time for a day. Understand that incomplete obedience to God is the same as disobedience.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 35 & Romans 7:7-8:30
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 34 secs
What does the conquest of the Land and the destruction of evil in the Old Testament teach us about the spiritual growth of believers in the New Testament? Listen to this lesson to hear how the Israelites were told to destroy evil as they possessed the land. Learn that this is not something we can do in our own power, but the battle is the Lord's. See the importance of learning the Word of God so we can learn obedience and to trust in God.
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 58 & Galatians 5:16-25
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 7 mins 30 secs
Do you understand the importance of spiritual growth after you have believed in Christ? Hear four things this growth is not and how to run the race that is set before each of us. See that we need to focus on how Christ lived His earthly journey and find out that it is through learning the Scripture and walking by means of God the Holy Spirit that we are matured.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Job 1-2 & Job 38-42
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 22 secs
Why is there evil, sin, and suffering in the world? Listen to this message to learn that God allows evil in the world that is brought about by man's own actions. See that God is always the invisible factor in all events and He uses suffering to fulfill His own plan for the good of those who trust in Him. Hear a number of direct causes of suffering and how believers are commanded to be thankful for their suffering.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Job 1-2 & Job 38-42
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 0 mins 9 secs

Last week we heard about how our actions bring on much of our own suffering. Tonight we're going to hear about several categories of undeserved suffering and how God uses them for our benefit. For unbelievers, God uses suffering as a wake-up call to turn them to faith in Christ. For believers, this suffering can motivate us to spiritual growth. We need to remember that we are being observed by others when we suffer to see if we are trusting God and are joyful.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
by Robert Dean
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Dr. Dean did not teach this lesson but suggests that you review it and go through the exercises for your own benefit.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 14:1-24 & Deuteronomy 17:14-20
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 51 secs
Why does God allow Israel to fulfill their demand to have a king over them? Listen to this message to gain an understanding of God's design for governments and the way they should rule. Hear four prohibitions for a king and one requirement that, if followed, would have assured righteousness in the nation. Learn about the enigmatic figure of Melchizedek and how he is a type of the Messiah.
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Genesis 14:1-24 & 1 Samuel 8-15
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 8 secs

1) Only God can provide real security and assurance

2) Though Israel rejected God, God remained faithful

Why did God reject Saul as king over Israel? Listen to this message to find out why Saul failed as Israel's first king. See that Saul thought his ways were as good as what God required of a king and so he disobeyed Him. Learn that all of us have the same tendency to seek what pleases us and makes us comfortable rather than following what we learn we are to do in God’s Word. Find out what sanctification is and how to grow spiritually.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-31:13 & 2 Samuel 1:1-12:31
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 51 secs

• Anointed king
• King David Brought the Ark of God to Jerusalem
• Yahweh made an unconditional covenant with David

What can we learn from contrasting King Saul's and King David's reigns over Israel? Listen to this lesson to learn how Saul failed and David was successful because he respected authority and obeyed God the majority of the time. Find out that David was a mighty warrior and a skilled musician who wrote many of the psalms and had a desire to please God. Learn about the details of the five covenants, one of which was temporary.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Samuel 16:1-31:13 & 2 Samuel 1:1-12:31
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 1 mins 55 secs

• Adultery and Murder: Confession, Forgiveness, Consequences
• David a Model King
• Three Sanctification Lessons
• How to Have Faith and Confidence in God

After trusting in Christ for salvation we still sin. Listen to this lesson to learn from King David's life how to deal with our sin so we can resume our partnership with God and our spiritual growth. Find out the three stages in restoration from sin and how no matter what sins David committed, he always had a heart for the Lord. Understand the meaning of repentance and cleansing and the necessity of trusting God's Word.