Garrett Bookout teaches Discipleship Lesson 9 (3/18/26) at Oak Hollow church of Christ, diving into Acts 2 and Peter’s Pentecost sermon. The class explores how Jesus’ death and resurrection were God’s eternal plan—not a reaction—and discusses how this truth deepens our faith, reshapes our view of God, transforms how we read Scripture, and elevates Jesus as the promised King.

In this interactive Discipleship class (Lesson 9), Garrett Bookout guides the group through Peter’s powerful sermon at Pentecost in Acts 2. Starting with a recap of the Holy Spirit’s arrival and the crowd’s reaction, the lesson emphasizes that Jesus was never a “Plan B”—His life, death, and resurrection were part of God’s purposeful plan from before creation.

Through guided discussion, the class examines:
• How knowing God’s sovereign plan strengthens our trust and faith
• Why this changes the way we view God (His perfect timing, absolute power, and sacrificial love)
• How seeing Jesus as the central theme of all Scripture turns the Bible into a beautiful mosaic pointing to Christ (with practical examples like Abraham & Isaac and the Davidic covenant)
• What it means that Jesus is both Lord and Christ—the fulfillment of God’s promise to David

The session is warm, conversational, and filled with real-life application, ending with the reminder that Jesus is not only our Teacher but our King, whose commands carry royal authority. Perfect for anyone wanting to grow as a disciple and see the Bible with fresh eyes.

1. Opening Prayer
2. Welcome & Class Style Reminder (more discussion today!)
3. Quick Recap of Acts 2 – Pentecost, tongues, Peter’s sermon (vv. 14-36)
4. Core Teaching: Jesus was always God’s plan (not a reaction to sin)
5. Discussion Question 1 – How does knowing this was God’s plan impact your faith?
6. Discussion Question 2 – How does it change the way you view God? (trust, timing, power, sacrificial love)
7. Discussion Question 3 – How does this impact the way you read Scripture? (Jesus as the big picture; Bible as a “mosaic” pointing to Christ; Abraham/Isaac example)
8. Discussion Question 4 – How does knowing Jesus fulfills the Davidic covenant change how you view Him? (Jesus as King, not just Rabbi)
9. Closing Application: We are citizens of His kingdom—He is Lord and Christ
10. Closing Prayer & Invitation to continue the series next week (Repent & Be Baptized)