Andrew examines the method of atonement in forgiveness, amends, and sacrifice.

Hosea 6:6, 9 (NRSV)

6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice,    
the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

9 As robbers lie in wait for someone,    
so the priests are banded together;
they murder on the road to Shechem,    
they commit a monstrous crime.