Questions are so powerful that the writers of the gospels record Jesus asking 303 questions: 91 in Matthew, 67 in Mark, 96 in Luke and 49 in John.

What are the Four Things Good Questions Do?

You may not realize it now but questions are your friends! And not only are they your friends but, ultimately, they can become the friends of the person you’re talking to. Why? Because they can lovingly help open their eyes to see Jesus for the first time!

1. Questions create conversation: Conversation is key!  One of most powerful evangelistic tools is creating conversations.  A good question can break a barrier and create an atmosphere for a person to talk naturally and comfortably about spiritual issues.  And that’s when amazing things can happen!  

2. Questions take pressure off you: You don’t have to do all the work.  

3. Questions compel people to think: Many haven’t thought through their skepticism

4. Questions expose hidden motives or assumptions: A person’s motive may be to be difficult, or it may reveal that they genuinely want to know the answer.

Jesus asked questions all the time!

Questions can do all these things! 

And, the first question to ask yourself is: What would be a good question to ask this person, in this circumstance, knowing what I’ve learned about them, that can open up dialogue?