Places in which the Jews assembled for worship. Acts 13:5, 14.
Early notice of their existence. Psa. 74:8.
Probably originated in the schools of the prophets. 1 Sam. 19:18-24. 2 Kin. 4:23.
Revival of, after the captivity. Neh. 8:1-8.
SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF
Prayer. Matt. 6:5.
Reading the word of God. Neh. 8:18. Neh. 9:3. Neh. 13:1. Acts 15:21.
Expounding the word of God. Neh. 8:8. Luke 4:21.
Praise and thanksgiving. Neh. 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. Mar. 5:22. Acts 13:15.
Provided with a chazzan or minister, who had charge of the sacred books. Luke 4:17, 20.
Had seats for the congregation. Acts 13:14.
Chief seats in, reserved for elders. Matt. 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. Matt. 4:23. Mar. 1:39. Luke 13:10.
Performed miracles in. Matt. 12:9, 10. Mar. 1:23. Luke 13:11.
The Apostles frequently taught and preached in. Acts 9:20. Acts 13:5. Acts 17:1, 17.
Often used as courts of justice. Acts 9:2. James 2:2. (marg.)
OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN
Given up to, for trial. Luke 12:11. Luke 21:12.
Punished in. Matt. 10:17. Matt. 23:34. Acts 22:19.
Expelled from. John 9:22, 34. John 12:42. John 16:2.
The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work. Luke 7:5.
Sometimes several, in the same city. Acts 6:9. Acts 9:2.
Each sect had its own. Acts 6:9.