8315 orthodoxy, in OT

The acceptance of God’s revelation of himself to his people that should lead to worship and obedience.

Foundational truths about Israel’s God

God is one Dt 6:4

God is unique Dt 4:39 See also Dt 4:35; Ps 97:9; Isa 44:6-8

God is self-existent Ex 3:14

God is the Creator Isa 40:28 See also Ge 1:1; Ge 2:7; Job 38:4

God will not tolerate rivals Ex 20:3-6 pp Dt 5:7-8; Dt 8:19-20; Dt 13:6-8; Isa 42:8

God commands universal worship Ps 86:9-10 See also Isa 19:21; Zec 8:20-22

Right belief is passed on through the community of faith

Ps 145:4 See also Ex 12:24-27; Dt 6:6-8,20-25; Jos 4:20-24; Ps 78:2-6

Right belief demands right practice

Reverent fear Dt 10:12-13

Worship See also Dt 12:4-7; 2Ki 17:35-39; 1Ch 16:28-29 pp Ps 96:7-9; Ps 95:6-7

Observance of festivals Dt 16:1-2,9-17

Offering acceptable sacrifices Lev 1:2-4; Lev 5:5-6; Mal 1:7-8

Faithfulness to the covenant Dt 29:9-15; Ps 25:10

Devotion to God Dt 6:5 See also Dt 11:1; 1Ch 22:19; Ps 31:23; Hos 6:6

Trust in God’s faithfulness Ps 4:5; Ps 33:4 See also Ps 37:3-5; Ps 115:9-11; Ps 119:89-93

Obedience Dt 5:32 See also Dt 6:1-3; Dt 26:16-19; 1Sa 15:22; Isa 30:21; Jer 7:21-23

Justice in society Mic 6:8 See also Ps 106:3; Pr 21:3; Isa 1:11-17; Isa 56:1

Walking in God’s ways

God’s ways are right Hos 14:9 See also Pr 10:29

Walking in God’s ways brings his blessing Ge 18:19; Dt 5:33; Dt 28:9; Dt 30:19-20

Examples of kings who walked in God’s ways 2Sa 22:22 pp Ps 18:21 David; 2Ch 14:2-4 pp 1Ki 15:11-12 Asa; 2Ch 17:3-6 Jehoshaphat; 2Ch 26:4 pp 2Ki 15:3 Uzziah (and Amaziah); 2Ch 29:2 pp 2Ki 18:3 Hezekiah; 2Ch 34:2 pp 2Ki 22:2 Josiah

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