• Key Concept:

• Three Types of Questions:

• Clarifying Questions: “What do you mean by that?”

• Leading Questions: “Have you considered...?”

• Revealing Questions: “Why do you think that is?”

Example from Jesus: Who do you say that I am- Matthew 16:13-16

• Curious

• Definition: Interested in spirituality or religion, and possibly Christianity, but unsure.

• Common Traits: Open to new ideas, asking questions about life’s purpose, exploring different beliefs.

• Effective Questions:

• “What do you find interesting about Christianity?”

• “What kind of spiritual experiences have you had?”

• What would make you want to follow Jesus? ○ 

• Goal: Encourage exploration without overwhelming yourself with just information.

• Skeptic

• Definition: Views Christianity as unlikely and challenges its claims.

• Common Traits: Values evidence, logic, and may be critical of faith-based claims.

• Effective Questions:

• “What evidence would make you reconsider your view on God?”

• “How do you think about the idea of purpose and meaning in life?”

• When and how did you come to that conclusion?

• Goal: Use questions to open up space for reconsideration without being confrontational.

• Confused

• Definition: Has rejected Christianity due to misunderstandings or negative experiences.

• Common Traits: Emotional hurt, frustration, or misinformation about Christian teachings.

• Effective Questions:

• “What has shaped your view of Christianity?”

• “What do you think the Bible says about that?”

• Would your views change if I could show you a different way

• Goal: Provide clarity and empathy, addressing misconceptions gently.

• Overview: Practice using questions in conversations with each type of person.

• Activity:

• Break into Small Groups (if possible) or use a large group format.

• Assign Scenarios: Each group/person takes on the role of engaging a Curious, Skeptic, or Confused individual.

• Sample Scenarios:

• Curious: A friend who is attending church out of curiosity but isn’t sure if they believe.

• Skeptic: A coworker who questions the reliability of the Bible.

• Confused: A neighbor who left the church because of a negative experience and thinks Christians are judgmental.

• Instructions:

  • Use questions to engage, listen, and guide the conversation. Focus on asking questions rather than providing all the answers.