Synagogues

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

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