Join Garrett Bookout for Class 11 of the Oak Hollow church of Christ study on the story of the Bible. This session explores how the Gospel of Matthew connects Jesus to the historical thread of God's promises in the Old Testament. Discover how Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble king, faced the scrutiny and rejection of religious leaders, and was enthroned through His death and resurrection—giving all believers access to His eternal kingdom.

In this class, Garrett Bookout continues his overarching study of the Bible's story by zooming in on the Gospel of Matthew and how Jesus fulfills the major Old Testament covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic). Garrett explains how Matthew's gospel presents Jesus as the rightful King and Messiah, tracing this theme from His lineage and birth narratives, through His public ministry, to His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The lesson highlights the central question asked throughout Matthew: *"Who is this?"*—contrasting the crowds who viewed Jesus merely as a prophet with Peter's confession that He is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Ultimately, Jesus' crucifixion under the charge of being "King of the Jews" and His subsequent resurrection culminate in His supreme authority and the Great Commission.

1. **Introduction and Review**
* Opening prayer and review of the overarching biblical timeline from creation, the fall, and the ongoing story of restoration.
* Reviewing the three major Old Testament covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic) and how Jesus fulfills each one.

2. **Peter’s Confession and the Keys to the Kingdom (Matthew 16)**
* Exploring the public perception of Jesus versus Peter's profound confession: *"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."*
* Discussing Jesus' promise to build His church and the giving of the keys of the kingdom.
* Examining the foundational role of the apostles in teaching the message of Christ.

3. **The King Enters Jerusalem (Matthew 21)**
* Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey, fulfilling prophetic imagery of a humble, peaceful king.
* The crowds shouting "Hosanna to the Son of David!" while others mistakenly label Him merely as a prophet from Nazareth.
* The tension surrounding Jesus' authority, highlighted by His cleansing of the temple.

4. **The Trial, Crucifixion, and Enthronement (Matthew 27)**
* Pilate questioning Jesus: *"Are you the King of the Jews?"*
* The soldiers mocking Jesus with a crown of thorns, a scarlet robe, and the title "King of the Jews."
* How the crucifixion—intended by opponents to destroy Him—actually served as His ironic enthronement.

5. **The Resurrection and the Great Commission (Matthew 28)**
* God raising Jesus from the dead and granting Him all authority in heaven and on earth.
* The King's final charge to His disciples: to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to obey His commands.
* Closing thoughts and prayer.