Stu Quackenbush // Rockford Campus // February 22, 2026
SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE
THIS WEEK’S KEY PASSAGE: Ephesians 6:4
REMINDERS
Every year, we offer up chances for younger middle schoolers (5/6th grade) and older elementary (3/4th graders) to not only have fun, but also to have space to invite friends to come to church for things that they love: games, fun, and the Gospel!
We spend intentional time creating space for kids to have fun and enjoy being kids. Lots of games and activities planned all night long with loads of fun food.
But don’t be confused: this night is all about the Gospel. We build the bridge with fun and we walk across it with the Good News so that hundreds of kids will hear – with clarity – a loving God who spared no expense to come run after them!
Please use this opportunity to invite families to check out Magnify Church and hear the Gospel.
CODEBREAKER: https://magnifychurch.org/event/codebreaker-rockford/
ZONE ZERO: https://magnifychurch.org/event/zone-zero/
Experience Easter this year by being a part of Magnify’s annual Easter Outreach. Opportunities are available for all ages, onstage and off, as well as leading up to the production and during the production! We have a place for you.
Rehearsals begin soon, so register today so you can be “in the know” and receive all team communications.
You can keep up with all our current news and events through our online bulletin.
See the events page on the website for more updates.
TOGETHER IN LIFE
If you’re a parent, what’s been one of your favorite parenting moments? It could be sweet, funny, deep, or anything else.
If you’re not a parent, what’s one of your favorite memories of your own parents?
TOGETHER IN THE WORD
Read Ephesians 6:4 aloud together.
KEY QUESTION: What does it mean to raise your kids God’s way?
QUESTIONS
- If someone observed your family at home for a few days, what kinds of things might stand out to them?
- What functions as the center of your home, thing that drives your speech, actions, spending, etc.? (Some suggestions: power, children, parents, performance)
- If we asked the members of your family about about sin and salvation, would they be able to explain the most important truths Stu mentioned?
- Which nuggets of wisdom from the panel stood out to you?
- What is your biggest fear or concern about your family right now?
TOGETHER IN PRAYER & ACTION
- Take time to confess your mistakes in this area to one another.
- Choose one area in particular that you would like to work on this week and ask for prayer and accountability here.
- Pray for one another’s families that the gospel would be on display in each home this week.
