A few decades ago, interview shows were some of the most popular programming on television. I think the draw to many of these shows was that people did not have any other way to have personal access to famous people. These shows would ask professional and personal questions to John Lennon, Malcolm X, Princess Diana, and so many more. The interviewer's skill was in how they asked questions to allow the guests to talk about their lives. There is something about asking good questions.

Jesus is thought of as preaching sermons and speaking the truth, which He did. It might surprise you that Jesus asked more questions than he gave direct answers. Jesus asked over 300 questions and he only answered about three questions directly. I wonder if Jesus was teaching us something. Of course, Jesus came as God in the flesh, but he asked a lot of questions.

We often make more assumptions in the form of answers than we ask questions. I have noticed that I am often wrong when I lead with answers, but I find understanding when I lead with questions. Jesus got to the heart of this when He said, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye (Matthew 7:3)?”

Maybe there is a situation that you have the answer for, but what could happen if you lead with genuine questions?