Hey Rabbi Steve We have been using A parrable of the soda can to describe redemtion to people In my state ME all soda cans are redemable for 5 cents which is paid when the drink is purchased yet the wealthy throw them in the trash and the streets and ditches are lined with them..though redeemed they are not seen that way by many..someone with the heart to do so has to pick them up and take them to the redemption center..just like Yashua picks us up and points the way..fortunately unlike the soda can We can chose to walk ourselves, though not without Him, to the door and take the path that leads to Our reward..just thought we would share that with you..thanx for all you do..much Love.