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In this Bible Class lesson—titled **The Fall (Part 2) - Class 4** presented by Garrett Bookout at **Oak Hollow Church of Christ**—the teaching focuses on completing **Genesis Chapter 3** and examining how the loss of Eden sets up the broader narrative arc of Scripture.AUG 23, 2026The Fall (Part 2) - Class 4Garrett Bookout -
In this sermon, Garett Bookout continues the series "In the Upper Room" (John 13–17), focusing on John 15:12–17. Placed at the structural center of Jesus's final upper room discourse hours before His crucifixion, this passage highlights the core essence of the "Law of Christ." Bookout addresses common human confusion surrounding legalistic systems and clarifies that Christ's commandment is singular, profound, and heart-centered: to love one another through self-sacrificial service, thereby bearing lasting fruit for God.AUG 23, 2026This is My Commandment - John 15:12-17Garrett Bookout -
This lesson explores the genealogy of Jesus recorded in Matthew 1:1–17, highlighting how God fulfilled His promises through 42 generations of messy, imperfect, and unexpected people. Jared Street emphasizes that Jesus's family tree demonstrates God’s sovereign control over history, His inclusion of social and spiritual outsiders, and the seamless connection between the Old Testament promises and the New Testament fulfillment in Christ.AUG 19, 2026The Genealogy of Jesus - Class 3Jared Street -
This is Class 3 of a quarterly series covering the grand narrative of the Bible, taught by Garrett Bookout at the Oak Hollow Church of Christ on August 16, 2026. In this lesson, Bookout explores the transition from God's perfect creation in Genesis 1 and 2 to the tragic events of The Fall in Genesis 3. The lesson highlights the purpose of human creation, the necessity of free will in bearing God's image, the deceptive methods used by the serpent, and the immediate spiritual consequences of human disobedience. Bookout sets the stage for understanding the entire Biblical story as God's divine plan to cover human shame and restore broken fellowship with mankind.AUG 16, 2026The Fall (part 1) - Class 3Garrett Bookout -
In this sermon based on 1 John 2:7–11, Benjamin Meade examines the absolute contrast between walking in love and living in hate/darkness. Drawing from John’s first epistle, he explores why the commandment to love is both "old" and "new," how true love (*agape*) reflects the sacrificial character of Jesus, and why indifference or competition toward others is contrary to a walk with Christ. The sermon challenges believers to actively show Christ's love in their daily interactions rather than letting the cares and distractions of the world blind them.AUG 16, 2026Love vs. HateBenjamin Meade -
This class presents the second installment in a bible study by teacher Jared Street exploring the identity, nature, and dual characteristics of Jesus Christ. Building upon foundational creation texts from John 1 and Genesis 1, the lesson delves into the theological significance of Jesus as both fully divine and fully human. By referencing historical milestones like the Council of Chalcedon alongside key biblical passages (including John 8, Romans 1, Matthew 4, Mark 4 and 6, and Philippians 2), the session illustrates how Christ’s divinity establishes His ultimate authority while His human experiences allow Him to sympathize with human frailty. The discussion encourages believers to understand how this dual nature builds confidence in salvation and serves as the ultimate model for Christian obedience and humility.AUG 12, 2026Who is Jesus - Class 2Jared Street -
In this Bible lesson titled The Story of the Bible - Class 2, Garrett Bookout introduces the foundational role of Genesis chapters 1 and 2 within the overall narrative arc of Scripture. He outlines how the Bible is bookended by creation in Genesis and new creation in Revelation. By comparing biblical creation with ancient Near Eastern creation myths, he highlights God's sovereign authority, the intentionality of creation, and humanity's unique role as God's image-bearers. The lesson sets up the narrative tension for future classes by contrasting the original "very good" creation with the eventual breakdown caused by human disobedience.AUG 09, 2026The Story of the Bible - Class 2Garrett Bookout -
In this sermon titled Abide in Me, preacher Garrett Bookout examines John 15:1-11 within the context of the Upper Room narrative. He explains how throughout the Old Testament, God frequently used a vineyard to represent Israel, though Israel repeatedly failed to bear good fruit. Jesus came as the true vine to fulfill what Israel could not. To bear fruit that pleases God, Christians must abide in Jesus, obey His commandments out of love, and remain connected to Him as the sole source of spiritual life and true joy.AUG 09, 2026Abide in Me - John 15:1-11Garrett Bookout -
In this lesson, Jared Street introduces a foundational study titled Who is Jesus. The class explores the identity of Jesus beyond His earthly ministry in the Gospels, focusing on His eternal existence, His role in creation, and His presence throughout the entire Bible. By comparing passages such as Genesis 1 and John 1, the teacher and class discuss how Jesus was present from the beginning, actively involved in creation, and part of God's deliberate plan from before the world was made.AUG 06, 2026Who is Jesus - Class 1Jared Street -
In this introductory Sunday school class, Garrett Bookout presents a framework for understanding the Bible not as a disconnected collection of individual stories, but as one unified, overarching narrative centered on God, Jesus Christ, and His kingdom. Exploring passages like Mark 1:1–15, the lesson emphasizes how every Bible event fits into a single, ongoing story that begins long before Jesus' birth and continues into present day.AUG 02, 2026The Story of the Bible - Class 1Garrett Bookout -
In this sermon celebrating the one-year anniversary of Oak Hollow Church of Christ, Garrett Bookout reflects on the congregation's journey from its initial meeting in July 2025 to its current growth. Drawing from Philippians 1:3–11, the message highlights the church's role as a partner in God's ongoing work, emphasizing spiritual growth through abounding love, discernment, purity, and the practical "fruit of righteousness" in serving others.AUG 02, 2026He Who Began a Good Work - Philippians 1:3-11Garrett Bookout
