- Places in which the Jews assembled for worship Acts 13:5,14
- Early notice of their existence Psalm 74:8
- Probably originated in the schools of the prophets 1 Samuel 19:18-24; 2 Kings 4:23
- Revival of, after the captivity Nehemiah 8:1-8
- SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF
- Prayer Matthew 6:5
- Reading the word of God Nehemiah 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Acts 15:21
- Expounding the word of God Nehemiah 8:8; Luke 4:21
- Praise and thanksgiving Nehemiah 9:5
- Service in, on the Sabbath day Luke 4:16; Acts 13:14
- GOVERNED BY
- A president or chief ruler Acts 18:8,17
- Ordinary rulers Mark 5:22; Acts 13:15
- Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books Luke 4:17,20
- Had seats fro the congregation Acts 13:14
- Chief seats in, reserved for elders Matthew 23:6
- The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of The congregation Luke 4:16
- Strangers were invited to address the congregation in Acts 13:15
- CHRIST OFTEN
- Attended Luke 4:16
- Preached and taught in Matthew 4:23; Mark 1:39; Luke 13:10
- Performed miracles in Matthew 12:9,10; Mark 1:23; Luke 13:11
- The Apostles frequently taught and preached in Acts 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17
- Often used as courts of justice Acts 9:2; James 2:2
- OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN
- Given up to, for trial Luke 12:11; 21:12
- Punished in Matthew 10:17; 23:34; Acts 22:19
- Expelled from John 9:22,34; 12:42; 16:2
- The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work Luke 7:5
- Sometimes several, in the same city Acts 6:9; 9:2
- Each sect had its own Acts 6:9
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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