Mention all the places in which John baptized? See Matt. iii: 6; Mark i: 4; John i:28; iii: 23. When baptizing in the wilderness, was he away from the Jordan? Mark i: 1, 5. When baptizing at Bethabara, beyond the Jordan, was he away from the Jordan? John i: 28. Ans.--Not necessarily; for one might be baptizing at Cincinnati, beyond the Ohio River, yet baptizing in the Ohio River.

      Did he go to Enon because there was not enough water in the Jordan? Ans.--No; for the Jordan is never too low for the purpose of immersion. He had some other reason for the change which is not stated. Why, then, the remark that there was much water at Enon? Ans.--Because there was much there as compared with other places away from the river. Do those who practice sprinkling for baptism habitually select a river, or a place where there is much water? What do you learn, then, from the places where John baptized?

      What is the meaning of John's statement, [16] Matt. iii: 11, "I indeed baptize you with water?" Ans.--The preposition translated with, always means in, except when the context requires it to be rendered with, and here it ought to be "in water."

      Was Jesus in the water when he was baptized? Mark i: 10.

      What did the persons baptized by John have to do before being baptized? Matt. iii: 2-6. Did he, then, baptize any infants?

      What did he require them to do afterward? Acts xix: 4.

      What was the general object of John's baptism: John i: 31.

      For what particular blessing was each person baptized? Mark i: 4; Luke iii: 3.

      Was this the only thing required for remission of sins? Ans.--No; the sacrifices for sin had still to be offered; for the law of Moses was still in force. John's baptism was an addition made to the law, and a preparation for the kingdom of Christ.

      What is the difference between John's baptism, and that practiced afterward by the apostles? Ans.--John did not baptize in the name of Jesus, nor into the name of Jesus, nor in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit; nor did he promise the Holy Spirit to those baptized by him. Comp. Matt. xxviii: 19; Acts ii: 38.

      What baptism did Jesus and his disciples practice while John was baptizing? John iii: 22, 23. Ans.--John's baptism.

      When did John's baptism come to an end? Ans.--With his imprisonment. He, of course, ceased to practice it then, and we have no account that Jesus continued it. Did any [17] one improperly continue it afterward? Acts xviii: 24-26. What was done with persons thus improperly baptized? Acts xix: 1-5.

      State the circumstances of John's imprisonment? Mark vi: 17-20. Why was not John more prudent than thus to offend Herod?

      What did Jesus do immediately after John's imprisonment? Matt. iv: 12.

      What message did John send to Jesus, and what was the answer? Matt. xi: 2-6.

      Why was John in doubt on the subject? Ans.--Because he, like the other Jews, expected the Christ to be an earthly king, and Jesus made no effort in that direction.

      Repeat the eulogy that Jesus pronounced on John. Matt. xi: 9-11.

      Describe the death of John. Mark vi: 21-29.

      What evil practices are illustrated in this event?

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