Introduction to Ai Journey Through the Bible

Many people today are afraid of Artificial Intelligence. They worry it will eventually dominate us. Alarming reports of humanity's potential enslavement by AI continue to appear in headlines and online commentary with increasing frequency. This narrative has become so widely accepted that it is now often exploited for political gain by those who–like all governments throughout history–desire more control.

What these arguments fail to consider is that every major technological advancement has provoked similar fears. Paper, once revolutionary, was thought to mark the end of memory. Steam engines, electricity, aviation, and eventually computers were all hailed as dangerous disruptors. Some may recall how computers were expected to eliminate the need for paper entirely–a prediction that never quite came true. And so the cycle continues.

This persistent fear sells. It drives clicks, shapes public policy, and elevates those who claim they can "save us" by controlling the new threat–ironically leading to a false sense of security and even deeper dependence on human systems. The promise to "control AI for the good of all" can itself become the very tool of control and manipulation.

But Scripture offers a different perspective. In I John 4:4, the Apostle writes, "...Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world."

This verse reminds Christians that the Spirit of God within them is greater than any force in the world–including AI. Not that AI is evil incarnate, or a manifestation of Satan, but rather that it is a creation of this world–powerful, yes, but still subject to the sovereign rule of God and subordinate to His Spirit who lives in every believer. In short: there is no reason for fear.

The biblical response to great advances in knowledge and power has always been the same. In Genesis 1:28, God commands: "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it."

AI, like electricity and aviation before it, is part of the created order. It is a tool–one that can be used for good or evil. Some will exploit it for profit or corruption, but others will harness it to bless humanity, spread truth, and serve the kingdom of God. Just as books preserved God's word and electric light enabled global ministry, so AI has the potential to accelerate our ability to learn, teach, and grow in ways never before imagined.

Which brings me to the subject of this feature: An AI-Enhanced Journey Through the Bible.

As a Bible teacher for more than 45 years, I've spent countless hours studying, researching, and teaching God's word. At one time, this meant literally digging through books and notes by hand, uncovering truths and treasures to share with local congregations, radio audiences, television viewers, and, eventually, a global online community. Each new medium–from the printing press to the internet–was a form of communication "AI" in its time, expanding reach and speeding up access to knowledge.

Now, with the arrival of true artificial intelligence, I can dig deeper and faster than ever before. What once took days to assemble can now be surfaced in moments. But let me be clear: whether I'm using a shovel or a backhoe, I'm still the one doing the digging. The tool has changed, but the effort and direction remain the same.

It's like a soldier using a rifle, then a tank, then a jet–his tools enhance his capabilities, but he must still show up, train, and fight. In the same way, this new journey through the Bible is enhanced–not replaced–by AI.

So, I invite you to join me on this groundbreaking exploration of the life and teachings of Jesus. Through this collaboration of human insight and artificial intelligence, we'll uncover fresh perspectives and timeless truths–faithfully rooted in Scripture, thoughtfully examined, and relevant for today's world.

Fresh. Insightful. Faithful.
Welcome to Bible study reimagined.