Friday, February 02, 2024

#025 Jesus and John Baptize Others (John 3:22-36) - Life of Christ = Week 05 - Friday

Jesus and John Baptize Others

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John 3:22-24 (Judea) Jesus and John Baptize #Baptism

John 3:25-36 John Testifies About Jesus




Jesus and His Disciples in Judea

John 3:22–24

22After this Jesus and His disciples went to the Judean countryside†, where He spent time with them and baptized. 23John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water there. And people were coming and being baptized, 24since John had not yet been thrown into prison.

John the Baptizer Points People to Jesus

John 3:25–36

25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification. 26So they came to John and told him, “Rabbi, the One you testified about, and who was with you across the Jordan, is baptizing—and everyone is flocking to Him.”

27John responded, “No one can receive a single thing unless it’s given to him from heaven. 28You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah, but I’ve been sent ahead of Him.’ 29He who has the bride is the groom. But the groom’s friend†, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the groom’s voice. So this joy of mine is complete. 30He must increase, but I must decrease†.”

31The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth is earthly and speaks in earthly terms. The One who comes from heaven is above all. 32He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony. 33The one who has accepted His testimony has affirmed that God is true. 34For He whom God sent speaks God’s words, since He gives the Spirit without measure. 35The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hands. 36The one who believes in the Son has eternal life, but the one who refuses to believe in the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him.[1]

[1] Knight, G. W. (2001). A simplified harmony of the Gospels (pp. 40–41). Holman Bible Publishers.




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John Testifies Again About Jesus

22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, and people were coming and being baptized. 24 (This was before John was put in prison.) 25 An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. 26 They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”

27 To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven. 28 You yourselves can testify that I said, ‘I am not the Messiah but am sent ahead of him.’ 29 The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”

31 The one who comes from above is above all; the one who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks as one from the earth. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. 33 Whoever has accepted it has certified that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.








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Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying we must ask the following questions:
  • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?

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 This blog is designed to be a harmony, and I provide links to other resources. 
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READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations and notice the words that standout)
Consider the harmonies of the gospel and its parallels. This blog is designed to be a harmony, and I provide links to other resources.

Biblegateway (NIV, ESV, NLT, CSB, LEB) (My choice of all-round site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a cellphone)


Summarize the main story: Describe the events of the scriptural story in your own words.

  • Review and retell the story.







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Intro Questions to get us thinking:
  • What did you and your brother or sister fight about? How would you try to get your way? 
  • At family reunions, what subject (e.g., politics or religion) is bound to start an argument?







OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)



STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work and here are more resources than you can go through completely)
ThomasTheologyHub.org (My friend Rhys N. Thomas's Site) has lessons that focus on the character of Jesus.
Through The Word (Audio Commentary)
Listeners Commentary (Audio Commentary)
NETBible (New English Translation) (Great for original text information)
BibleHub (HCSB) (Good on computer or app/phone with lots of well-organized information.)
BlueLetter  (King James Version) (A variety of resources and good on Phones / better on Computers)
StudyLight (Amplified Bible) (Great site with commentaries by Burton Coffman)
BibleRef.com (New King James Version) Basic able to compare core translations.
KnowingJesus (Phone / Computer and great for comparing translations)
  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
  • Given the different ideas about baptism, what do you think happened at the river? What do you think the "certain Jew" had said (v. 25)? How would you have felt if you had been one of John's disciples at this point? 
  • How does John the Baptist respond (vv. 27-30)? What is the point of the allegory or story about the bride and bridegroom? What does John's response tell you about him? 
  • What facts about Jesus does John bring out in verses 31-36? 
  • How does the phrase "rejecting the Son" stand in contrast to what belief means?




APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
More Thought for Thought Translations (helps some with application)
  • Consider verse 27. What have you received from heaven? How do you use what you have received? 
  • How can you apply verse 30 in your own life?
  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • What transformative move needs to be made?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


Take Away Challenges

  • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

  • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

  • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


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