Trevor Hunt // Rockford Campus // May 10, 2026
SERMON DISCUSSION GUIDE
THIS WEEK’S KEY PASSAGE: The Book of Ruth
REMINDERS
THANK YOU – Magnify Church Group Leader Appreciation Day – May 17
Groups are core to the disciple-making process. The ability to share our lives with others and love one another with those we do life together with is life-making and life-changing.
Thank you for all the many ways that you work to lead the way for our groups to be able to receive the love of Christ, to share it in your group, and to then let that pour outward to the world around us.
We are going to CELEBRATE all that God is doing in Groups this coming May 17, between our 1st and 2nd service (10:15-11am) at the Rockford and Northview campuses to say THANK YOU to our group leaders.
Please stop by the kiosk in the atrium spaces to let us shake your hand, pat you on the back, and offer a token of our appreciation to you for the work you do to lead in love.
Reach out to Trent with any questions you may have (theaton@magnifychurch.org).
The gears of summer planning are turning and the activities are about to begin!
We have many ways that we gather together as a church – from little kiddos through our “Just Older Youth (JOY)” groups. We want to help all our church family grow in community and in Christ.
Be sure to check out the events page for the Summer at Magnify details.
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
Ruth is often a popular choice for ladies Bible studies. How many times have you studied the book? Besides Ruth, what Bible study (book or topic) have you done more than any other?
TOGETHER IN THE WORD
Read Ruth 1:15–18 aloud together.
KEY QUESTION: What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you hoped?
QUESTIONS
- Would you describe yourself as more of a “big-picture” person or a “details” person? Why?
- Which parts of Ruth’s story are the most surprising or compelling to you?
- Do you find it easy to be honest with God about your hurts, frustrations, and questions? Why or why not?
- What does it mean to be faithful in the little things? If an unbiased observer watched your life for a week, how would that person say you’re doing?
- Share a time when you prayed and moved. How did that go? Do you have any regrets?
TOGETHER IN PRAYER & ACTION
- Share one area where you’ve been praying but not moving. What would be a good first step?
- Share one person who needs you to go above and beyond what is required for them. Pray for the boldness and resources to step in.
