Wisdom Beyond Trends: Embracing God's Truth in a Post-Truth World

In this message, Pastor Chad dives into the concept of wisdom, contrasting traditional "dad wisdom" and contemporary wisdom of the world to the wisdom of God.  We’ll discuss the pitfalls of following popular yet superficial wisdom trends in today's "post-truth" era, where emotional appeal often outweighs objective facts. Biblical wisdom is presented as a life-giving alternative that leads to genuine fulfillment and happiness.  Walk away from this message encouraged with steps to have a tangible encounter with God as a transformative experience and having a solid identity as a new creation in Christ Jesus, empowered to choose His ways and wisdom.Discussion Questions:1. How has the wisdom from your father or parental figure influenced your life decisions? Share an example.2. What are some common pieces of advice or "wisdom" you hear from social media today? How do they compare to the traditional wisdom you grew up with?3. The message discusses the tension between following worldly wisdom and trusting in God's wisdom. How do you navigate this tension in your daily life?4. The message outlines steps to "Encounter God" through asking, receiving revelation, and choosing Jesus' way. Which of these steps do you find most challenging, and why? How can the group support each other in this journey?5. Pray for one another.