The Mayfield Class

Reflection Questions

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 ...

Reflection Questions

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...

Reflection Questions

1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 5:9-6:10? Why?
2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)

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3. How has God used friends in your marriage? (5:9)
4. What "word pictures" could you use to describe your spouse? (Think metaphors, similes, analogies – be creative!) How does seeing your spouse thr...

Reflection Questions

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

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3. How does this passage illustrate the potential for miscommunication or missed signals in a marriage? What can we learn from this about the importance of clear and consistent communication?
4. How does the woma...

Reflection Questions

1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 4:1-5:1? Why?
2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)

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3. What can we learn from this passage (vs 1-16) about the importance of verbal affirmation and expressing appreciation for our spouse?
4. While this passage celebrates physical intimacy, what other aspects of intimacy (emotiona...

Reflection Questions

1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 3? Why?
2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)

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3. In verses 1-2, Shalummite is searching for her beloved. What are some 'nights' or periods of searching that couples might experience in their marriage? (e.g., feeling disconnected, facing challenges, etc.)? How can couples en...

Reflection Questions

1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 2:8-17? 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 you tell if someone is being transparent in their actions and words? Why is this important in a relationship? (vs 8-9)
4. What are some practical ways to improve communication in a mar...

Reflection Questions

1. What resonated with you the most from Song of Solomon 1:9-2:7? Why?
2. How do we see Jesus in this passage? (Aka: What is the connection to the gospel?)

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3. Based on 1:9-11, what does this tell us about the importance of verbal affirmation and appreciation in marriage? How can we practically express admiration for our spouse's character and appe...

Reflection Questions

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

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3. Which aspect of verses 2-4 stuck out to you the most? Kissing, taste, smell, reputation, friends, or the thrill of marriage?
4. Why is learning about each other a critical part of marriage? (vs 8)
5a. Lad...