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who was worshipped at the
temple, Jesus was not under
obligation to pay the tax.
Note that rather than just
telling Peter the right answer,
Jesus tactfully used
questions to help Peter
reach the right conclusion
and perhaps see the need to
think more carefully before
answering in the future.
10 How can we make effec-
Ask questions that are
tailored to the interests of
the householder
tive use of questions in our ministry? When preaching
from house to house, we can use questions to arouse interest,
perhaps opening the way for us to share the good
news. For example, if an older person comes to the door,
we might respectfully bring up the question, “How has
the world changed in your lifetime?” After allowing for a
response, we might then ask, “What do you think it
would take to make this world a better place in which to
live?” (Matthew 6:9, 10) If a mother with small children
answers the door, we could ask, “Have you ever wondered
what this world will be like when your children grow up?”
(Psalm 37:10, 11) By being observant when we approach
a house, we may be able to choose a question that is tailored
to the interests of the householder.
11 How can we put questions to good use when conducting
a Bible study? Carefully chosen questions can help us
to draw out the feelings of the student’s heart. (Proverbs
20:5) For example, suppose we are studying the chapter
10. How can we make effective use of questions when preaching
from house to house?
11. How can we put questions to good use when conducting a Bible
study?