A mikvah is a Jewish ritual bath used for spiritual cleansing before worship, symbolizing purification and renewal. This ties directly to the ministry of John the Baptist, who also used water for repentance and purification. The site I visited near St. John the Baptist Church in Jerusalem, believed to be where his parents lived, offers a fascinating glimpse into these ancient practices. Just as the mikvah represented a physical and spiritual cleansing for worship, Christians today are called to