1. Survey of the Old Testament
Chapter 46
Responding to God

2. The Old Testament as the Law of Love
Photo: In the NT parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus draws attention to the law of love established in the OT to explain how one should define the "neighbor" who is to be loved. This wood carving from the Church of St. Aegid in Germany (19th century AD) depicts the Samaritan's story.

3. Worship in Light of the Old Testament
Worship in the Ancient Near East
What is Worship
Knowledge of God Essential to Worship
Photo: Worship in the ancient world consisted most significantly of caring for the gods. In this Egyptian tomb painting, the food offering is stacked high before the god Osiris, and the worshiper holds a flagon to offer a libation.

4. Worship in Light of the Old Testament (continued)
Worship as a Response to God's Deeds
Language Describing Worship
Worship and Godliness
Worship and Ritual
Social Action in Biblical Context