Hope Point Church
The Marriage Proposal
February 15, 2026

The Marriage Proposal

February 15, 2026   /   Hope Point Church

The Marriage Proposal

By Phud Chambers

February 15, 2026

*NOTICE: The emphasis of our discussion is to see how the Written Word (Bible) and the Spoken Word (Preaching) work together to build up the believer, so when you see WORD in the questions, know it refers to the Scripture and the Sermon.

Recap: Look back for evidence of God’s word reshaping your heart and life.

  1. Does anyone have a testimony to share with the group of how you applied last week’s “Respond” section?

EngageLook into the Word of God in light of Sunday’s preached sermon.

  1. Read the passage from Ruth 3 as a group and discuss your initial observations.

 

Reflect: Look deeper at the preached and written Word.

  1. How does the concept of ‘rest’ in Ruth chapter 3 challenge or reshape your understanding of the rest that Jesus offers us in Matthew 11:28-30?

 

  1. Both Ruth and Boaz honored God in a scandalous situation at the threshing floor. What areas of your life feel like ‘threshing floors’ where you’re tempted to compromise, and how can you choose to honor God there?

 

  1. Ruth received abundant blessing without working for it in chapter 3, contrasting with her hard work in chapter 2. How does this illustrate the difference between law and grace, and how does it affect how you view your relationship with God?

 

  1. The story of Ruth redeems the sinful origin of the Moabites from Lot’s story in Genesis 19. What does this tell us about God’s ability to redeem broken histories and family legacies, including our own?

 

  1. Jesus loves us and redeems us not because the law allows it, but because He loves us. How does understanding that God’s motivation is love rather than obligation transform your worship and obedience?

Respond: Choose one or two of the applications of Sunday’s message and commit to it/them this next week.

Seek your rest in Christ, not your circumstances. Bring your anxiety, striving, and weariness to Jesus this week. Set aside intentional time to entrust your burdens to Him rather than carrying them yourself.

Honor God in morally difficult environments. Choose integrity at work, online, and in private. Refuse what dishonors Christ, even when it feels normal or culturally acceptable.

Value godly character over outward appeal. Prioritize spiritual maturity over image, charm, or status—in relationships, friendships, and leadership decisions.

Obey God even when obedience feels risky. Identify one area of delayed obedience and take one concrete step of faith this week, trusting God with the outcome.

Live from Christ’s finished work, not for His approval. Remind yourself daily that you are redeemed by grace, not performance. Let gratitude—not guilt—shape how you live.

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