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Now John was also baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because the water was plentiful there, and people kept coming to be baptized. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 3:23? 2. Why was John baptizing in Aenon near Salim according to John 3:23? 3. How does John 3:23 emphasize the importance of water in baptism? 4. What does John 3:23 reveal about the practice of baptism in early Christianity? 5. How can we apply the example of John baptizing to our evangelism efforts? 6. How does John 3:23 connect with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19 to baptize? 7. Why was John baptizing at Aenon near Salim according to John 3:23? 8. What significance does water have in John 3:23's context? 9. How does John 3:23 relate to the practice of baptism today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 3? 11. What is the correct method for performing baptism? 12. Why did John baptize people in the Jordan River? 13. Luke 3:3 – Why does there seem to be sparse archeological evidence for John’s extensive baptizing activities in the Jordan region? 14. What are the steps to get baptized? Discussion Questions 1. How does the location of Aenon near Salim contribute to the effectiveness of John's ministry, and what does this teach us about using our resources for God's work? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of repentance in our daily lives, and how does this align with other biblical teachings on repentance? 3. How does the practice of baptism in John's time compare to Christian baptism today, and what significance does it hold for believers? 4. What can we learn from John's faithful ministry about the importance of preparing the way for others to encounter Christ? 5. How can we ensure that our lives reflect the abundant provision and grace of God, as seen in the plentiful waters of Aenon? John 3 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jesus' dialogue with Nicodemus challenge your understanding of spiritual birth and kingdom citizenship? 2. What does God's sacrificial love, as expressed in John 3:16, mean to you personally? 3. How do Jesus' words about light and darkness affect your perception of good and evil? 4. How does John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus strengthen your faith? 5. In what ways does the concept of spiritual rebirth influence your approach to spiritual growth and transformation? 6. How does the assurance that Jesus came not to condemn but to save the world provide comfort and hope? 7. What lessons can you learn from Nicodemus's curiosity and his approach to Jesus? 8. How can you apply the analogy of the wind in understanding the work of the Holy Spirit? 9. What does the final testimony of John the Baptist teach about humility and recognizing the roles God assigns us? 10. How does the analogy of the bronze serpent relate to Jesus' crucifixion and our salvation? 11. What does it mean to come to the light, and how can this be applied in your daily life? 12. How can the image of God giving His only Son impact your understanding of sacrifice in your faith? 13. How does John the Baptist's joy at Jesus' arrival inspire your own attitude towards God's work? 14. How can you cultivate a heart that loves light more than darkness? 15. How does John's assertion that "He must increase, but I must decrease" apply to your own life? 16. How can understanding Jesus as the giver of eternal life influence your outlook on mortality and the afterlife? 17. How does the notion of God's wrath towards those who reject the Son make you feel? 18. How can you actively demonstrate your belief in the Son and thereby affirm your receipt of eternal life? 19. How can you help others understand the concept of being "born again" in the context of present-day living? 20. How does John 3:16 inform your approach to evangelism, and how can you share this message with others in your life? Links John 3:23 NIV John 3:23 NLT John 3:23 ESV John 3:23 NASB John 3:23 KJV John 3:23 Commentaries Bible Hub