In this Bible class hosted by the Oak Hollow church of Christ, Garrett Bookout explores how God works through human history to fulfill His promise of global restoration. Rather than dwelling on minor details, the lesson takes a high-level view of how the Old Testament narrative hinges on key covenant promises.

In this Bible study session, preacher Garrett Bookout leads a broad, big-picture survey of the Old Testament, focusing specifically on **Genesis 12 through Exodus**. The lesson frames the Bible’s overarching story as a narrative bookended by creation in Genesis 1–2 and recreation in Revelation 21–22. Following human corruption, the Fall, and the Flood reset, God initiates a long-term plan to redeem and fix the world by choosing ordinary, flawed individuals and establishing foundational covenants with them.

Garrett outlines the three central covenants of the Old Testament—the **Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic covenants**—and demonstrates how all three ultimately culminate in Jesus Christ. Focusing on the Abrahamic Covenant, the class examines God’s promises of land, a great nation, and a seed (offspring) through whom all nations of the earth would be blessed. The lesson traces this promise down through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the twelve tribes into Egypt, setting the stage for God "remembering" His covenant during the Exodus.

**Key Takeaways:**
* **The Bookend Framework:** How the Bible's beginning in Genesis mirrors its conclusion in Revelation, framing the middle narrative as God's work to fix broken humanity.
* **The Three Anchor Covenants:** Understanding the distinct roles of the Abrahamic (unconditional promise), Mosaic (conditional law), and Davidic (eternal kingdom) covenants, and how each points to Christ.
* **The Role of Israel:** Recognizing that God's promise to Abraham was intended for his descendants to be a blessing to the nations by caring for the needy and reflecting God's character.
* **Lineage of the Promise:** Tracing the covenant promise through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and eventually to Moses in Egypt.

1. **Introduction and Purpose**
* Surveying the broad Old Testament narrative rather than getting bogged down in small details.
* Opening prayer for understanding God's overarching mission.

2. **Creation, Fall, and the Need for Redemption**
* Comparing Genesis 1–2 with Revelation 21–22 (no death, tree of life, direct presence of God).
* The consequences of humanity redefining good and evil on their own terms.
* The corruption of the world, the Flood reset, and the persistent problem of human pride.

3. **The Three Core Old Testament Covenants**
* **Abrahamic Covenant:** God's promise based on faith; unconditional blessing to the world.
* **Mosaic Covenant:** A two-way, conditional agreement between God and Israel based on obedience to the Law.
* **Davidic Covenant:** God's pledge of an everlasting throne and royal line.
* How all three covenants find their ultimate fulfillment in Jesus.

4. **Deep Dive into the Abrahamic Covenant (Genesis 12, 15, 17)**
* The original call of Abram: promises of land, a great nation, and global blessing.
* The expectation for Abraham's family to act differently than the surrounding world.
* God formalizing the covenant (descendants as numerous as the stars) and establishing the sign of circumcision.

5. **Passing the Promise to Exodus**
* God reiterating the promise through Isaac and Jacob.
* The transition of Jacob's family to Egypt and their 400 years of growth.
* Exodus 2: God "remembering" His covenant with Abraham, setting the stage for Moses and the liberation of Israel.