Reading through the Gospels we find Jesus asking probing questions, even responding to people’s questions with questions. Check out this post for reasons Jesus may have used questions so often: Why Jesus, the Master Teacher, Used Questions
Jesus, the Master Teacher, Didn’t Have to Ask Questions
Jesus had far greater wisdom and understanding than those He taught. He could have simply lectured and held people’s attention, doing so because “He taught as one having authority” (Matt. 7:28-29). He nonetheless varied His teaching methods. Rather than simply spoon feed people with everything they needed to know, He challenged them to think things through.
Follow the Example of Jesus is Using This Method of Teaching
Those who rely on primarily lecture or some other one-way communication should seek to expand their methodology to at least include some questions. If Jesus the Master Teacher didn’t rely on lecture in His teaching, why should we?
If to the point of sprinkling a few questions throughout the lesson, consider the possibility of presenting an entire Bible lesson using the right kinds of questions at the right times through the lesson. Get help doing this with: Work Your Way Through the Lesson with Questions Worksheet
Remember, however that Jesus, the Master Teacher, did more than ask questions. He employed a variety of methods. So, use questions but get creative and use other methods as well. Learn how to use other methods with: Sharpening Your Bible Teaching Methods Resource