The Mayfield Class

Reflection Questions

1. Which of the four commands to employees/slaves resonated with you? And how does this passage challenge our cultural view of work, authority, and leadership? Respect (Vs 5), Sincere heart (vs 5), considerate (6), and pleasant (vs 7-8). 
2. What does it look like to work “as unto the Lord” in your current job or role?
3. How does this passage connect to the broader theme of walking in a manner worthy of our calling (E...

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1. What does it mean for children to obey “in the Lord”? How does this shape our understanding of obedience as an act of worship, not just compliance?

2. Why do you think Paul addresses fathers specifically in verse 4? What does this say about spiritual leadership and responsibility in the home?

3. What does “discipline and instruction of the Lord” look like practically? How can parents disciple their children in ...

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1. Which of the five ways husbands are to love their wives stood out to you? (Sacrifically vs 25, Sanctifying vs 26-27, sensitive vs 28-29, satisfying vs 29-30, and specific vs 31-32)

2. How does Paul’s command for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church challenge our cultural view of love?

3. In what ways does your marriage relationship serve as a witness to the gospel in your home, church, and co...

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1. Equal before God, but distinct in their household roles. What stood out to you in the passage about the role of a Godly wife? 

2. What stood out to you about the role of a Godly husband? 

3. How does verse 18-21 and being Holy Spirit-filled change your perception of verses 22-24 and submission? 

4. Why is verse 23, Christ is the head of the Church, critical to understanding the roles of husbands and wives within...

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1. What does it look like to “make the best use of the time” in your current season of life (parenting, work, etc.) and how does the reality that “the days are evil” shape your urgency and intentionality? 

     Hint: What are some practical ways you can evaluate and realign your daily treadmill to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel?

2. The Apostle Paul contrasts foolishness with understanding the Lord’s will. W...

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1. In light of Ephesians 4:1 and 4:17… How is 5:1-2 an encouragement and also instructive to us? 

2. Why do you think Paul stops to list six specific sins in verses 3-4 after giving five examples of taking off and putting on in 4:25-32?

3. Which of the three reasons for being imitators of God resonated with you? Why?   (1) The Character of God’s Kingdom vs 5. 

  (2) The wrath of God vs 6-7. 

  (3) Being who we are c...

Reflection Questions

1. Based on this text… why is joy tied to putting on a new self clothed in righteousness and holiness?  

2. Why does Spiritual Warfare (vs 27) play a part in joylessness and struggling to putting off the old self and putting on the new self? How should that inform the way we react to this passage? 

3. Which of these 5 transformations stuck out to you the most? Why? 

4. How are these 5 characteristics seen in the li...

Reflection Questions

1. The Apostle Paul uses the analogy of clothing to describe spiritual transformation. How does this imagery help us understand the change that happens when we follow Christ?

2. What does Paul mean when he says Gentiles walk in “the futility of their minds” and how does this contrast with the renewed mind of a believer? How can we intentionally renew our minds daily?

3. How does surrounding ourselves with strong C...

Reflection Questions

1. Why is it so important to understand “Grace” and “Gift” (vs 7) when thinking about our own spiritual gifts? 

2. Why is diversity of spiritual gifts within the church a good thing? What responsibilities do we have with our spiritual gifts in verse 12? 

3. Which spiritual growth characteristic stuck out to you in verses 13-16? Doctrinally stable (vs 14), speaking the truth in love (vs 15) or growing in Christ-lik...

Reflection Questions

1. What does the phrase “According to the riches of his glory” (Vs 16) tell us about God's capacity and willingness to respond to our prayers? How does knowing God has "riches of His glory" impact the way you pray and what you ask for?

2. Which of the three requests that Paul prayed for the church in verses 17-19 stuck out to you? Why? 

3. Why is it significant that God’s glory is to be displayed “i...

Reflection Questions

1. Why is it so important to remember that we, the church, were once far off from God? That we were like Gentiles. 
2. How is Jesus our peace with other relationships (Jews vs Gentiles), and how does that change how we view our church family? 
3. How does this passage challenge or change your perception of the importance of the church in your growth as a believer? 
4. Given that the church is a body,...

Reflection Questions

1.  What stood out or resonated with you about the Apostle Paul’s depiction of our pre-Christian state in verses 1-3?
2. Why is the phrase "But God" in verse 4 such a powerful and sweet transition in light of verses 1-3 and Paul’s description in verses 4-10?
3. According to verses 7-10, why did God make us alive? What impact should that have on your life?
4. Why should understanding salvati...

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1. What are the reasons that bring you to God in prayer? How does this passage challenge you to approach prayer differently? 
2. Which reason for Paul's prayer for these saints stuck out to you the most? Their faith in Jesus or their love for others? Why? 
3. What struck you about what Paul prayed for these believers in vs 17 (and then repeated and expanded in verses 18-23)?
4. Why is hope (vs 1...

Reflection Questions

1. What does it mean to you personally to be "sealed with the Holy Spirit"? How does this provide you with assurance?
2. Why would/should this passage challenge you to share the gospel with others?
3. Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as “the Helper” in John 14-16. How does understanding the Holy Spirit as a helper help you understand verses 13-14 and the role of the Holy Spirit?
4. How does ...

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1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 8:5-14? Why?
2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)

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3. (vs 5) What "wilderness" experiences (challenges, trials, difficult seasons) have you faced together in your marriage journey? How have you learned (or how can you learn better) to "lean on" ...

Reflection  Questions

1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 6:11-8:4? Why?
2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)

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3. How can husbands cultivate a listening ear and responsiveness to their wives' needs and desires?
4. How does Solomon's poetic description of his wife's beauty contribute to her sense of sec...