GJ 2:3 (Fall 61) p. 11 The Early Messianic Instruction: The early ministry of Christ was carried on in the midst of Israelites whose conceptual background was essentially that of the Old Testament although the reigning theme of the Messianic ministry had clearly overshadowed the suffering aspect in the popular opinion. Even John the Baptist announced that the Messiah of whom he was the forerunner was one who would baptize in the Holy Spirit and in fire. When the unquenchable fire of judgment did