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God With Us
Four gatherings. Meaningful conversation. A next step together.
A modern-day parable follows Mary Anne Thomas and Joseph “Junie” Love as their relationship and faith face unexpected challenges. Explore grace, trust, and the practice of unconditional love.
An original, independent Faith Film Fan guide inspired by the film’s themes. Watch through the official release or an authorized showing before gathering. This guide does not include the movie or grant screening rights.
A simple rhythm for each gathering
5 min · Welcome and check in / 10 min · Read and reflect / 20 min · Discuss / 10 min · Choose a next step and pray
Read the passage together. Invite honest conversation, leave room for different perspectives, and let anyone pass on a question. Adapt the pace and language for your group.
GATHERING 1 · 45–60 MINUTES
Presence in uncertainty
Read Matthew 1:18–23 CSBThe name Immanuel brings a profound promise of God’s presence. Faith is not reserved for tidy circumstances or people who have everything resolved. We can begin by bringing our actual lives before God.
Talk it through
- What did you notice in the passage? How does it connect with a theme that stood out to you in the movie?
- When is it hardest to believe that God is near?
- How can we offer companionship without pretending to have every answer?
Pause in an ordinary part of your day and pray honestly about what you are carrying.
Close in prayer
God, help me recognize your nearness in my everyday life. Invite anyone who wishes to share a prayer request; passing is always welcome.
GATHERING 2 · 45–60 MINUTES
A community shaped by grace
Read Ephesians 2:8–10 CSBGrace reaches us before we can present a perfect record. Receiving it changes how we regard people whose lives are complicated. We can offer patience and dignity while still encouraging wise, responsible choices.
Talk it through
- What did you notice in the passage? How does it connect with a theme that stood out to you in the movie?
- What changes when we see someone through the lens of grace?
- How can we encourage responsibility while preserving dignity?
Replace a judgmental assumption with a thoughtful question.
Close in prayer
Jesus, let the grace I receive shape the grace I offer. Invite anyone who wishes to share a prayer request; passing is always welcome.
GATHERING 3 · 45–60 MINUTES
God in ordinary places
Read Luke 2:1–7 CSBThe birth of Jesus draws our attention to a humble setting. God’s work is not limited to the places people consider impressive. We can learn to pay attention to the quiet, overlooked parts of our own lives.
Talk it through
- What did you notice in the passage? How does it connect with a theme that stood out to you in the movie?
- Where have you experienced unexpected kindness or meaning?
- What part of our everyday life needs more attention and care?
Offer care in a place you often take for granted: your home, workplace, or neighborhood.
Close in prayer
God, open my eyes to the meaning in ordinary places. Invite anyone who wishes to share a prayer request; passing is always welcome.
GATHERING 4 · 45–60 MINUTES
Love that continues
Read Colossians 3:12–14 CSBCompassion, humility, and kindness make love tangible. We cannot solve every uncertainty in another person’s life, but we can offer a steady presence. Choose a practice that will carry this week’s reflection into the next.
Talk it through
- What did you notice in the passage? How does it connect with a theme that stood out to you in the movie?
- Which act of care made a difference this week?
- What shared practice could make our group a more dependable community?
Commit to one repeatable act of care and put it on your calendar.
Close in prayer
God, let others experience your kindness through the way I show up. Invite anyone who wishes to share a prayer request; passing is always welcome.
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