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Invite Questions
February 18, 2012

When I teach, I sometimes use the motto “Question Authority” to get the attention of my students. I am not inviting them to challenge my authority; I am encouraging them to ask me questions. Some education experts say that more learning takes place when teachers answer questions than when they impart information. By nature, we all place a higher value on what we want to know than on what someone wants to tell us.

There is, of course, a place for both types of teaching, but encouraging questions is one of the first that is found in Scripture. Even before the Israelites left Egypt, the Lord instructed Moses to institute a practice that would invite questions. The Passover celebration would serve two purposes: It would remind the adults of God’s deliverance, and it would cause their children to ask about it (Ex. 12:26).

“Why” can be an annoying question, but it can also be a wonderful opportunity to give a reason for our faith (1 Peter 3:15). Instead of being impatient when others ask questions, we can be thankful they have a heart and mind open to learning. Questions give us the opportunity to answer lovingly and carefully, knowing that our words may have eternal consequences.

Lord, may I be approachable and open to listening
to others’ questions. May I not feel threatened but
instead have confidence that You will give me wisdom
to know how to reply or where to find an answer. Amen.

Honest questions can lead to faith-building answers.

Read: Exodus 12:1-13

Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you. —1 Peter 3:15

Bible in a year:
Deuteronomy 7-9

[Diver Dave]

Morning Rus. Thank You for another great message from Our Daily Bread.
Have a great weekend.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Rus.

Happy Caturday. Thank you for sharing ODB again this morning. We appreciate you.

Have a beautiful day and a Blessed weekend.

[geologist]

Oh my, as an only child, did I have questions. All children do. My interest has held strong so far. I have learned things I do not remember now. So it is good to desire knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and to pass it on freely. So we were given, let us give to those we come in contact with in our daily life.

The Sunday school teacher uses questions to the class as his favorite method of teaching. Of course one risks going off on rabbit trails too. God filled the scriptures with knowledge, simple/basic, hints, and deeper meanings, and mysteries. It might take a thousand years or ten thousand to wholly understand the Holy Bible in full. I am convinced this short time on earth is only the beginning of our learning of our God and all His ways. Thank thee, LORD, for calling us to thee, help us to be worthy before thee, and forgive us our trespasses. We know not what we do, in Jesus name, amen.