John 16:19 says, "Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him about this, so he said to them, “Are you asking one another what I meant when I said, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me’?" Focus in on these words, "Jesus saw that they wanted to ask him..."
There are times when a speech is necessary. There are times when a press conference is necessary. A speech is important because there are times when all the thoughts need to be expressed and defined before unnecessary questions side track a clear and efficient presentation of information. But even after a clear presentation, questions may be very important in good communication and learning.
As Jesus taught his disciples, he noticed when they wanted to ask him something. Maybe they were timid to ask. Maybe they were embarrassed to ask. They wanted to ask, but were not asking him directly.
As a parent, teacher, leader of a Bible class or small group leader, you need to lead like Jesus. Look for times when those you lead want to ask a question. The best moments for learning are usually when the student has a question. Don't just wait for the question, anticipate it and promote the question when people are timid to ask.
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