Isn’t it great when we can help others see an important truth (particularly truths of the Christian faith), simply by asking a well-timed question? Jesus was a master at asking questions with purpose. After responding to the questions asked of him by the Pharisees, Herodians, and Sadducees, Jesus asked the Pharisees some questions of his own:
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying, “‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’? If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?”
– Matthew 22:42-45, ESV
Did you notice what Jesus did? He asked four questions, each designed to help the Pharisees see something special about Christ, or Messiah; namely, that he is not only David’s son but also David’s Lord! If we want to help our ideological “opponents” see some important truth for themselves, then asking well-crafted questions is a must.