STUDY 3
Use of Questions
Matthew 16:13-16
SUMMARY: Ask tactful questions to arouse and maintain interest, to reason with your listeners, and to emphasize important points.
HOW TO DO IT:
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Arouse and maintain interest. Ask rhetorical questions that stimulate a mental response or curiosity.
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Reason on a subject. Help your listeners to follow the logic of an argument by posing a series of questions that lead to a reasonable conclusion.
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Emphasize important points. Ask an intriguing question to introduce a key thought. Use review questions after discussing an important point or when concluding your presentation.