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?)
TAKE HOME or if time allows
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 woman's active pursuit of her beloved in this passage challenge us to think about the importance of pursuing one another in marriage, even after years of being together or even after conflict?
5. If miscommunication or missed opportunities have caused hurt in your marriage, how can you practice forgiveness and seek reconciliation?
6. How does the man's persistent knocking (v. 2) remind us of Christ's persistent pursuit of us, even when we are hesitant or resistant?
7. How does the woman's initial reluctance to open the door parallel our own sometimes-delayed response to Christ's call in our lives?
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