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Synagogues
Bibliography InformationTorrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Synagogues'". "The New Topical Text Book".. 1897.
- Places in which the Jews assembled for worship
Acts 13:5 Acts 13:14 - Early notice of their existence
Psalms 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
- Prayer
- Service in, on the Sabbath day
Luke 4:16 ; Acts 13:14 - GOVERNED BY
- A president or chief ruler
Acts 18:8 Acts 18:17
- Ordinary rulers
Mark 5:22 ; Acts 13:15
- A president or chief ruler
- Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books
Luke 4:17 Luke 4:20 - 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 Matthew 12:10 ; Mark 1:23 ; Luke 13:11
- Attended
- The Apostles frequently taught and preached in
Acts 9:20 ; 13:5 ; Acts 17:1 Acts 17:17 - 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
- Given up to, for trial
- 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
Bibliography InformationTorrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Synagogues'". "The New Topical Text Book".