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Jesus’ teaching method

Jesus often invited people to engage actively with Him, whether through asking, seeking, or expressing faith, rather than simply delivering truth outright. This approach reflects His desire to draw people into a relationship with Him, fostering faith, humility, and persistence.

Jesus frequently prompted people to take a step of faith or ask for what they needed, rather than immediately giving answers or solutions. This aligns with His broader mission to transform hearts, not just inform minds. By encouraging people to ask or engage, He cultivated a personal connection, tested their faith, and revealed truth in a way that was meaningful to their specific situation. This method also respects human agency, inviting individuals to participate in their own redemption rather than being passive recipients.

1. The Woman at the Well (John 4:7-26)Jesus told the Samaritan woman to ask for “living water.” In John 4:10, Jesus says, “If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.” Here, Jesus doesn’t immediately reveal Himself as the Messiah or explain the full truth. Instead, He sparks her curiosity, inviting her to ask for something greater. Her questions and dialogue lead to the revelation of her past and His identity as the Messiah (John 4:25-26). This gradual unfolding shows Jesus wanted her to seek and engage, making the truth personal and transformative.

2. The Woman Caught in Adultery (John 8:1-11)Jesus asked her, “Where are your accusers?” In John 8:10, after the accusers leave, Jesus says, “Woman, where are those thine accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?” Rather than immediately declaring her forgiven, He prompts her to acknowledge the absence of condemnation, leading to her response and His statement, “Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more” (John 8:11). This question engages her in the moment of grace, making her aware of the shift from judgment to mercy, aligning with the Ephesians 2:3 theme of moving from “children of wrath” to recipients of grace.

3. Who Touched Me? (Luke 8:43-48)In the case of the woman with the issue of blood, Jesus asks, “Who touched me?” (Luke 8:45) after she touches His garment and is healed. He knew who touched Him, yet He prompts her to come forward publicly, confess her action, and receive affirmation of her faith: “Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole” (Luke 8:48). By asking, Jesus draws out her faith, making the encounter a public testimony and a moment of personal connection, rather than letting the miracle pass unnoticed.

4. The Canaanite Woman and “Children’s Bread” (Matthew 15:21-28)Jesus said, “It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs” (Matthew 15:26). This interaction with the Canaanite woman is a striking example. Initially, Jesus seems to withhold help, testing her persistence and faith. Her bold response, “Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table” (Matthew 15:27), demonstrates her humility and trust. Only then does Jesus commend her faith and heal her daughter (Matthew 15:28). This shows He wanted her to press in, ask, and express faith, revealing truth (His power and inclusivity) through her persistence.

5. The Blind Man Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52)When blind Bartimaeus cries out, “Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:47), Jesus doesn’t heal him right away. Instead, He calls him over and asks, “What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?” (Mark 10:51). Bartimaeus must articulate his need: “Lord, that I might receive my sight.” Jesus then heals him, saying, “Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole” (Mark 10:52). By asking, Jesus draws out Bartimaeus’ faith and makes the miracle a collaborative act of trust.

6. The Healing of the Two Blind Men (Matthew 20:29-34)Similar to Bartimaeus, when two blind men cry out for mercy, Jesus asks, “What will ye that I shall do unto you?” (Matthew 20:32). They respond, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened” (Matthew 20:33). Jesus then heals them, moved by compassion and their specific request. This question, though He knew their need, invites them to vocalize their faith, making the encounter personal.

7. The Nobleman’s Son (John 4:46-53)When a nobleman asks Jesus to heal his son, Jesus challenges him: “Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe” (John 4:48). This prompts the man to persist, saying, “Sir, come down ere my child die” (John 4:49). Only then does Jesus assure him, “Go thy way; thy son liveth” (John 4:50). Jesus’ initial resistance tests the man’s faith, encouraging him to press deeper for the truth of Jesus’ power.