We explore teshuva as presented in Nitzavim. The paradigm of teshuva (return) presented is a loving reciprocal process that is initiated by the people of Israel after sin and exile. God then responds to Israel’s return and continues to raise Israel to new heights. Apparently, though, the end of Vayikra presents a different model of teshuva: one that is initiated by God after Israel’s punishments. Redemption in Vayikra may not be contingent on Israel’s behavior, but the redemption presented in Devarim may be more worth the wait.