The parable of the vineyard is both an admonition to the people of Israel to adhere to God's laws and Messianic prophecy with implicit references to the coming of Christ to free all people from the burden of sin. ... To understand the nature of sin, Isaiah sings of a vineyard made perfect by the Lord only to produce worthless grapes because of the transgressions of the people of Israel. ... This can be interpreted as an immediate salvation for Israel as well as the long-term salvation for Israel from the coming of Christ to save people from sin. ...

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According to Emptage, "this act of God demonstrates that man must pay for his sin and failure to live according to the divine covenant" (n/d). ... Only Noah and his family were free from defect and sin and "found favor in the eyes of the Lord" (Genesis 6:8). ... The Abrahamic Covenant Throughout early history mankind continued in sin, despite God's swift judgements. ... According to Allen, "Its perfect law manifested sin in the earth by establishing a standard which however, none could keep. ... It was on this day that a sacrifice was made for the sins of the entire nation of Israel...

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The Past Defilement (2:10 "14) 4.2. ... "These troubles are not in some distant past or part of a future curse but are a present reality put forth for the people of Israel to consider the relation to having less and having a temple not yet rebuilt. " Even though the people may have been working hard, they were not enjoying the success they could have had. ... The implication of this repeated command is that reflection on their past mistakes should lead to changes in future behavior. ...

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• Grade Level: High School