Jesus Gets Us

Through the Valley

Apr 16

Written By Randy Frazee

Teaching Notes

I Get You

You are not alone.

Globally:
Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide.

U.S.:

The global prevalence of anxiety and depression has increased 25 percent since the pandemic’s arrival in early 2020.
Anxiety is now the No. 1 issue for women; And the No. 2 issue for men behind alcohol and drugs.
Generation Z (those born 1999-2015) is the most stressed-out generation ever.
Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24.

Kansas:
Kansas ranks dead last in mental health among the 50 states, including D.C.

Johnson County:
The Good Faith Network confirmed mental health as the priority…The scale of mental health needs in Johnson County is heartbreaking.

The Four Buckets

Situational
Clinical
Medical
Spiritual

David Gets You

I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow;
they fail because of all my foes.
Psalm 6:6-7

I am bowed down and brought very low; all day long I go about mourning… I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart.
Psalm 38:6,8

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
Psalm 23

Jesus Gets You

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
Hebrews 4:15

Jesus was homeless (Matthew 8:20)
Jesus’ family thought he was crazy (Matthew 12:46, Mark 3:21, John 7:5)
Jesus’s best friends turned their back on him (Mathew 26:56)
Jesus’ close friend betrayed him for money (Matthew 26:46-50)
Jesus stood face to face with the devil and endured all his demonic tricks (Luke 4:1-3)
Jesus dealt with death (John 11:1-45)
Jesus endured gossip and slander (Matthew 12:24, John 8:52)
Jesus was publicly shamed (Mark 14:65)
Jesus endured seasons of hunger (Mark 11:12)
Jesus was criticized and mocked (John 5, Matthew 12)
Jesus was rejected (John 6:60-66)