Wisdom vs. Intelligence

1. What does it mean to bring your use of AI under the Lordship of Jesus? If Jesus is Lord over your life, how should that influence what you ask AI, the answers you trust, and the work you allow AI to do for you?2. Romans 12:1 begins with the phrase “by the mercies of God.” How does God's mercy not only motivate us, but also empower us to live lives surrendered to Jesus?3. Reject: Romans 12:2 warns us not to be conformed to this world. What are some ways AI could influence what we believe, what we desire, or how we behave contrary to God's Word?4. Receive: What are some ways AI can be a genuinely helpful tool? How can we recognize the difference between using AI wisely and becoming dependent on it?5. Redeem: Just because AI makes something easier doesn't necessarily mean it makes us more like Jesus. How can we use AI in ways that honor Christ, serve others, and help us grow in holiness?

Even AI can make mistakes, so how can I know what is really true? In a world where we are encouraged to find our own truth we are often led astray in that pursuit. This week Dylan walks us through where we can find reliable truth worthy of building our life upon. Spoiler, it is not AI, but it is the Word of God! It is the ever present, never changing truth which transforms and saves us from ourselves!

The big question we are answering tonight - What is my Value if AI is going to replace all the things I do?1. What’s something you feel you have to be good at for people to value you? How do you view yourself when you struggle or fail at it?2. Read Genesis 1:26–28 and Psalm 139:13–16. What makes you valuable according to these passages? How is that different from how people at school measure someone’s worth?3. If AI could do everything you’re good at better than you, what would still make you valuable? What does your answer reveal about where you find your worth?4. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4–11. How would you use your gifts differently if your goal were to help others instead of prove yourself? What might that look like at school or church?5. Read Ephesians 2:10. If AI could handle your homework, chores, and future job, what would God still be calling you to do? Name one way you can live out that purpose this week.

Discussion and Reflection Questions1. What is the difference between intelligence and wisdom?2. Why is it dangerous to misunderstand the fear of the Lord? How does our view of God affect the way we live?3. According to Proverbs 1:4–5, who is wisdom for? What does this tell us about our own need for it?4. What is the danger of pursuing knowledge without being willing to receive guidance or correction?5. What is your relationship with AI right now? How do you use it or see others using it? How should a biblical worldview shape that relationship?6. Why is the image of God wanting to feed and lead us important in this topic?

This week we talked about the loneliness we can feel as Christians in a secular world, and that sometimes this feeling of exile seems purposeless. But Peter brings forth two challenges to these early Christians in exile. The first is that personal obedience to Christ protects and guards our souls from the schemes and attacks of satan. The second is that obedience even in the midst of persecution and exile exemplifies our witness of Christ. We have the privilege to show others the life given to us in Christ through our obedience to Him!

Keaton, our Middle School Associate, brings the truth of God's Word and a strong challenge to be confident and bold with the Gospel. This passage emphasizes that our identity and purpose is built upon the cornerstone of Christ. This sermon walks us through our acceptance in Christ, our unified identity in Christ, and our unified response in Christ. This is a strong gospel message that will encourage and challenge your heart! Go and share!

This week we learned together from 1 Peter about how our Gospel rooted identity allows Christians to be the "Gold Standard" of love. Unfortunately, we often fall into sin through self preserving motives which produce unholy fruit. Although, when we understand the love with which Christ loved us we are compelled to take and share this love with others around us! This is not a self seeking love but a self sacrificial love for all those around us!

Wednesday night we talked about what it looks like to faithfully chase after Jesus and away from the passion's of our old lives. As God's children we have been given an identity which calls us to a sober and holy obedience! What a joy it is to be set apart and made holy by the righteousness of God!

This week, we continue in our series through 1 Peter as we look at 1 Peter 1:3-12! Our discussion centers on the living hope that can only be found when Jesus Christ resides in us. This living hope is unlike the things of this world that fade and perish. It is a secure, eternal promise found in Jesus. This living hope is joy-filled—not only in the good times, but also in the trials that each of us will face. Finally, this living hope is eternal. The salvation we experience today was foretold long ago in Scripture, fulfilled through Jesus, and will remain true for eternity. Are you experiencing this living hope today?

We have jumped into a new series through 1 Peter where Scripture teaches us how in Christ, there is an abundance of grace and peace. We can experience unmerited grace and complete freedom because God saves us. The Word shows us that we can experience grace and peace because the Holy Spirit sanctifies and Jesus steers us into a life of flourishing! God calls us to be obedient and set apart and through that, we live in the grace and peace that allows for us to flourish! How are you experiencing the grace and peace in Christ?