God’s promise of seven-fold vengeance seems odd to us until we recognize the larger patterns of mercy and forgiveness at work in the story of Cain.
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Israel’s History and the Return From Exile
This class is an overview of Israel’s history, with a focus on the return from the Babylonian exile. From here, we will move into the postexilic prophets, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.
The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers
Unlike other parables, this one is meant to be understood. The vinedressers–the rulers of Jerusalem–are so drunk on their desire to lord over the vineyard that they imagine the death of the Son can secure their lordship.
The Good Wine 