The Mayfield Class

Reflection Questions What does this passage teach you about Jesus?  What does this passage teach you about sin/mankind?  What does this passage teach you about God?  What did God reveal to you from today’s passage?  How can you apply today’s passage?

Reflection Questions 1. (vs 2) How are grace and peace related? Why are they central to the gospel? 2. (vs 3-6) What does this passage teach us about God the Father? 3. Why should the doctrine of election lead us to praise? 4. What is an application for you from today’s passage?

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?) TAKE HOME or, if time allows 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 &...

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?) TAKE HOME or, if time allows 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 h...

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?) TAKE HOME or if time allows 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...

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. Ho...

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?) TAKE HOME 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 int...

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?) TAKE HOME 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.)?...

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?) TAKE HOME w/ YOUR SPOUSE or, if time allows 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 communi...

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?) TAKE HOME w/ YOUR SPOUSE or, if time allows 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...

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?) TAKE HOME or, if time allows 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...

Reflection Questions 1. Which of the 8 attributes resonated with you this morning and why? 2. How does the description of the woman in Proverbs 31 reflect Jesus? How does this woman's example demonstrate the gospel's transformative power (Prov 1:7: the Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)? 3. Verse 10 says an excellent wife is "more precious than jewels." Is this verse...

Reflection Questions 1. What are 3 takeaways or application points you have had from reading the book of Acts this year? (Everyone to share) 2. Why do you think Luke ends the book this way in Acts 28:23-28? What’s the application/implication for us? 3. What spiritual disciplines can you start practicing in 2025 to know the Bible better?

Reflection Questions How does Acts 27-28 highlight that God keeps his promises? How is that encouraging to you?  How does Paul go about establishing spiritual trust in this passage? Why can building trust and rapport be so important for sharing the gospel?   Paul took time in the middle of a storm to thank God. What are some ways you can set time aside to thank the Lord? 

Reflection Questions This is the third time we have seen Paul give his testimony (Acts 22, 24, 26). What about this presentation stuck out to you?  How does Paul use his testimony to share the gospel?  How were you kicking against the goads (vs. 14) before you were saved?

Reflection Questions Why does Paul constantly bring up the resurrection? What does this teach us about gospel conversations? What do you find most striking about Paul’s message to Felix in verses 24-25? How can you apply that approach when you share the gospel?  Do you find it difficult to transition general conversations into gospel conversations?  If so, why? What does this passage teach us abou...

Reflection Questions Regarding hope… which of the three points did you find encouraging or challenging? The false hope hypocrisy provides in 22:30-23:3? The hope of Jesus’ resurrection in Acts 23:4-10? The hope that God is in control in Acts 23:11-35?  Given Col 1:15-20, Acts, or your knowledge of the Bible… why does understanding who Jesus is provide real hope?  How is verse 11 encouraging and ch...

Reflection Questions Which attribute of Paul stuck out to you today? His gospel-driven freedom (Acts 21:17-26), confidence (21:27-22:21), or wisdom (22:22-29)? What does this passage teach us about evangelism and sharing the gospel?  What are some ways being a witness for Christ can change what you do at home, at work, or in other areas you spend time in? 

Reflection Questions 1. What does this passage teach us about Christian Friendships? What are the applications for you? 2. Why was Paul encountering such pressure from his friends to not follow through with God’s revealed will for his life? How can we make sure we are giving solid, Godly advice to friends? 3. What is God’s Will for your life? What is God’s Will/Plan for you in 2025? Do you know? H...

Reflection Questions 1. What traits or characteristics about pastors/elders stuck out to you from this passage? 2. What traits or characteristics about pastors/elders are applicable to your own life as a husband/wife, parent, and disciple-making church member? 3. How can you apply verses 22-24 to your life?

Reflection Questions 1. Based on this passage, what are ways we can encourage other believers? Why do we often fail at doing this? 2. Why is gathering with other believers so encouraging? How have you seen this encouragement in your life/marriage? 3. What changes can you make to listening to sermons or approaching your devotional time?

Reflection Questions 1. Why does Luke tell us about the seven sons of Sceva in Acts 19:11-20? What does he want us to know? What does he want us to consider? 2. What does Luke tell us about this riot in Ephesus in Acts 19:21-41? What does he want us to know? What does he want us to consider? 3. What did this passage teach you about pursuing holiness?

Reflection Questions 1. Which one of the characters in today’s passage stuck out to you? Priscilla and Aquilla, Apollos, or Paul? Why? 2. What does this passage teach about making disciples through teaching? 3. How can you be an intentional disciple-maker like we see here in this passage? Go. Make. Baptize. Teach.

Reflection Questions 1. Luke breaks this section down into five stages… Which stage stuck out to you regarding how the Lord was rejuvenating Paul? 2. Luke introduces Aquila and Priscilla in Acts 18. What stuck out to you about their marriage and its impact? 3. What can you modify in your devotional life to ensure that you stay hydrated and are rejuvenated when trials come your way?

Reflection Questions 1. What stuck out to you about Paul’s reaction at Athens in vs 16? 2. Given how Paul scaffolds his conversation in verses 22-32, which part did you find most compelling? 3. Was Paul successful in Athens? What does success look like?​