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Synagogues


Places in which the Jews assembled for worship—Ac 13:5,14

Early notice of their existence—Ps 74:8

Probably originated in the schools of the prophets—1Sa 19:18-24; 2Ki 4:23

Revival of, after the captivity—Ne 8:1-8

SERVICE OF, CONSISTED OF

Service in, on the Sabbath day—Lu 4:16; Ac 13:14

GOVERNED BY

Provided with a minister, who had charge of the sacred books—Lu 4:17,20

Had seats fro the congregation—Ac 13:14

Chief seats in, reserved for elders—Mt 23:6

The portion of Scripture for the day sometimes read by one of the congregation—Lu 4:16

Strangers were invited to address the congregation in—Ac 13:15

CHRIST OFTEN

The Apostles frequently taught and preached in—Ac 9:20; 13:5; 17:1,17

Often used as courts of justice—Ac 9:2; Jas 2:2

OFFENDERS WERE OFTEN

The building of, considered a noble and meritorious work—Lu 7:5

Sometimes several, in the same city—Ac 6:9; 9:2

Each sect had its own—Ac 6:9