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Discipleship
Garrett Bookout
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In Garrett Bookout's engaging Bible Class Series on Discipleship, participants delve into the heart of what it means to follow Jesus authentically, anchored by four pivotal biblical passages that illuminate the essence of Christian commitment. Beginning with Matthew 28:18-20, the Great Commission, Bookout unpacks Jesus' authoritative command to go forth and make disciples, baptizing and teaching obedience to all He has instructed, setting the stage for global mission. He then contrasts this with Matthew 10:24-25, where Jesus reminds followers that a disciple's goal is to become like their master, enduring the same hardships and sharing in the master's reputation—neither greater nor lesser. The series intensifies with Luke 14:25-35, a stark warning to count the cost of discipleship, likening it to building a tower or waging war without half-hearted resolve, demanding renunciation of family, self, and even life itself for the Kingdom's sake. Finally, turning to Acts 2:36-47, Bookout vividly portrays the early church's vibrant response—Peter's bold proclamation of repentance, leading to baptism, communal living, and joyful fellowship marked by teaching, breaking bread, and prayer—offering a blueprint for modern believers to cultivate devoted communities. Through interactive discussions, practical applications, and Bookout's passionate teaching, this series empowers Christians to move beyond superficial faith into lives of radical obedience, deep relationships, and infectious witness, inspiring lasting spiritual growth.
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In Discipleship Lesson 11, Garrett Bookout examines Peter’s powerful response to the crowd in Acts 2: “Repent and be baptized… and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Discover what it truly means to be “cut to the heart,” why humility matters, and how the first Christians devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, the breaking of bread, and prayer.APR 01, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 11Garrett Bookout -
In Discipleship Lesson 10, Garrett Bookout examines Acts 2:37-41 — the powerful moment when Peter’s sermon cuts the crowd to the heart. What do you do when you realize you’ve crucified the Messiah? Peter’s answer: “Repent and be baptized… for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” A powerful study on grace, repentance, baptism, and God’s astonishing mercy.MAR 25, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 10Garrett Bookout -
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.MAR 18, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 9Garrett Bookout -
In Discipleship Lesson 8 on March 11, 2026, Garrett Bookout opened with prayer and reviewed prior studies on the Great Commission, Limited Commission, and Luke 14’s call to count the cost of discipleship before diving into Peter’s Pentecost sermon in Acts 2:14-36. Peter first refutes the crowd’s drunkenness charge by quoting Joel 2, showing the Holy Spirit’s outpouring as the sign that God is dramatically turning the world’s structures upside down. The heart of the message then proves Jesus of Nazareth is the promised Messiah—crucified by God’s foreordained plan, raised because death could not hold Him (Psalm 16), and exalted at God’s right hand as both Lord and Christ (Psalm 110)—so that “this Jesus whom you crucified” is now the reigning King.MAR 11, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 8Garrett Bookout -
In the seventh lesson of the Discipleship series, Garrett Bookout studies Acts chapter 2 to show what discipleship looks like after Jesus’ ascension. He presents Peter’s Pentecost sermon as the model for fulfilling the Great Commission by proclaiming Jesus as the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant and God’s eternal plan. Discipleship is framed as helping people recognize Jesus as Lord and Christ, committing to follow the King who reigns on David’s throne forever.MAR 04, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 7Garrett Bookout -
The lesson, dated February 25, 2026, from Garrett Bookout (minister at Oak Hollow church of Christ) continues a Discipleship series by examining **Luke 14:25-35**, focusing on the requirements and costs of true discipleship. Jesus addresses large crowds following Him, warning that genuine disciples must prioritize Him above family relationships (interpreted as loving others less in comparison), bear their cross through sacrifice, and renounce all possessions to follow Him fully. Through parables of building a tower and a king preparing for war, Jesus urges potential followers to deliberately count the cost of discipleship rather than impulsively commit without considering the sacrifices involved.FEB 25, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 6Garrett Bookout -
In this lesson on discipleship from Luke 14:25-35, Garrett Bookout explains that Jesus challenges large crowds following Him by declaring that true disciples must prioritize Him above all else, including family relationships and even their own lives—using the striking language of "hate" to mean loving Jesus supremely so that other attachments feel comparatively lesser. He illustrates the necessity of counting the cost of discipleship through two parables: one about a builder who plans a tower without sufficient resources and faces ridicule, and another about a king assessing whether he can win a war before engaging in battle, emphasizing that hasty or superficial commitment leads to failure and mockery. Bookout concludes by stressing that discipleship requires renouncing all possessions and self-interest to follow Jesus fully, likening ineffective or half-hearted followers to tasteless salt that becomes useless and even harmful, urging believers to be wholly dedicated rather than merely drawing crowds or seeking personal benefits.FEB 18, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 5Garrett Bookout -
In Lesson 4 of the Discipleship series (taught on February 11, 2026), Garrett Bookout focused on Matthew 10:24-25, emphasizing that disciples are not above their teacher (Jesus) nor servants above their master, and the goal is to become like Him amid expected opposition.FEB 11, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 4Garrett Bookout -
In Lesson 3, Garrett Bookout leads a discussion on the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18–20), emphasizing that the one true command is to "make disciples," supported by the actions of going, baptizing, and teaching. He highlights Jesus' supreme authority as the foundation for why and how disciples are made, urging the group to prioritize helping people recognize and submit to Christ's lordship rather than focusing solely on baptism numbers. The lesson contrasts superficial evangelism methods with the lifelong, relational process of true discipleship, encouraging the entire church body to participate in various roles toward this shared mission.FEB 04, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 3Garrett Bookout -
In this recorded Wednesday night Bible class on discipleship, Garrett Bookout reviews the previous week's discussion of Matthew 28:18-20 (the Great Commission) and explains that the session is shortened due to icy weather, shifting focus from interactive discussion to preparation for the next class. He recaps core ideas of discipleship as following and imitating Jesus through His practices (spiritual disciplines) and emphasizes the command to make disciples rather than merely evangelizing or baptizing. The lesson concludes by introducing several thought-provoking questions about Jesus' authority, responsibility for disciple-making, the role of baptism, teaching obedience versus information, and the promise of Christ's presence to guide next week's group discussion.JAN 28, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 2Garrett Bookout -
In the first lesson of his Discipleship Series, Garrett Bookout introduces the biblical concept of discipleship as a central theme of the New Testament, emphasizing its prevalence in Scripture (used 269 times) over the term "Christian" (used only three times) and defining it as an apprenticeship-like process of learning and imitating Jesus. He outlines key passages like the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, discusses the authority of Jesus as the foundation for making disciples through going, baptizing, and teaching, and highlights the need for spiritual disciplines to emulate Christ's life. The class blends lecture, personal anecdotes, and interactive discussion to explore how modern believers can follow Jesus amid daily responsibilities, ending with a call to action beyond mere study.JAN 21, 2026Discipleship - Lesson 1 - Matthew 28:18-20Garrett Bookout