I loved reading the conclusion of of the second chapter of EWG Peterson says, "Describing Israel's response to God is the assumption that he had acted towards them in revelation and redemption" (73). The response is a three fold working out of worship, adoration, service, and covenant faithfulness or obedience.
Focusing on reverence, toward the LORD the Old Testament view of reverence was covenant obedience, expressed in cultic activity, and life characterized by honoring God. This clashes with the view of reverence I was given as a child. I was led to believe reverence was, closing your eyes for prayer, wearing a suite to church, even not crossing your arms while sitting in church for fear of offending God. Yet, little emphasis was placed on a lifestyle of honor toward God, all the signs of reverence were those that would be pleasing and acceptable in mans eyes.
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