God With Us | Week 1 | God is With us in The Valleys of Life | Pastor John Decker
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean for you personally that “Emmanuel” means God with us—especially in your current season of life?
(Matthew 1:23) - Pastor John said, “We enjoy God on the mountaintops, but know Him intimately in the valleys.”
When have you experienced this in your own life? - Psalm 84 describes turning the Valley of Baca (the valley of tears) into a place of refreshing springs.
What does “digging a well” look like for you during hardship? - How did Andy and Brenda’s testimony challenge or encourage your faith?
What stood out to you most? - What practices help you “set your mind on things above” when circumstances feel overwhelming or discouraging? (Colossians 3:2)
Notable Quotes
“We enjoy God on the mountaintops, but we get to know Him intimately in the valleys.”
“God will often allow us to face more than we can handle—not to break us, but to teach us that we cannot walk through the valley alone.”
“The valley is not your destination—you’re just passing through. The way out is the way through.”