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Interlocked (2023)

Interlocked (2023)

May 2023 - September 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.

24.2 - The Kingdom Divided: The Ten Tribes Rejected Yahweh
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Kings 11:26-14:31 & 1 Kings 16:29-18:40
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 11 mins 23 secs

• Are the Words of a Man or Angel More Important than the Word of God?
• The Test of a Prophet
• The Ten Tribes Rejected YHWH
• YHWH's Response to Rejection

What happened to the rebellious ten tribes of Israel that made up the Northern Kingdom? Listen to this message to hear of a series of tragic events and disasters that occurred. See how the Southern Kingdom joined in their idolatry. Find out the five stages of discipline that God had warned them about if they worshiped idols. Learn about Elijah the prophet, and how he challenged the prophets of Baal and Asherah.

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24.1 - The Kingdom Divided: The Revolt of the 10 Tribes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Kings 11:26-14:31 & 1 Kings 16:29-18:40
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 56 mins 17 secs

• 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.

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23.2 - King Solomon: Solomon Turned from the Lord
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 32:1-47 & 1 Kings 3-11
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 13 mins 46 secs

• What Happened After Solomon Turned from God?
• Sanctification Lessons from the Life of Solomon
• Remaining Loyal to God in a Mixed Culture

What caused Solomon who had been given wisdom and untold blessings by God to rebel? Listen to this message to learn that Solomon did not follow God's commands in marriage and allowed his many wives to influence him to worship their demonic idols. Find out what it means to be unequally yoked together in marriage. Hear a number of lessons from Solomon's life that can help us to not become followers of the prevailing culture instead of following God.

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23.1 - King Solomon: The Third and Final King of Unified Israel
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Deuteronomy 32:1-47 & 1 Kings 3:1-11:0
Series: Interlocked (2023)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 11 secs

• 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.

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22.2 - King David: The Second King - Adultery and Murder ...
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.

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22.1 - King David: The Second King
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.

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21.2 - Kings for Israel: Lessons on Sanctification
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.

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21.1 - Kings for Israel: Israel Demands a King; Why Israel Wanted a King; Melchizedek
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.
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20 - Faith in Action II: Using Scripture to Get Perspective on My Questions
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.
Text:notes
19.2 - Understanding Suffering: Why Does God Allow Sin, Evil, and Personal Suffering? Suffering Because of God's Intervention
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.

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