His ministry. He used questions to gain the attention of His hearers and prepare them for what He had to say (Matt. 16:13–15). He used questions to secure information from those who heard Him (Mark 10:36) and to prod His hearers to think through issues (Mark 3:1–5). He used questions to clarify or illustrate points (Mark 2:23–28), to advance arguments (Matt. 21:25), and to apply what He had taught (Luke 10:36). His questions were always purposeful and practical, never pointless or leading men to