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
Prayer Mt 6:5
Reading the word of God Ne 8:18; 9:3; 13:1; Ac 15:21
Expounding the word of God Ne 8:8; Lu 4:21
Praise and thanksgiving Ne 9:5
Service in, on the Sabbath day Lu 4:16; Ac 13:14
GOVERNED BY
A president or chief ruler Ac 18:8,17
Ordinary rulers Mr 5:22; Ac 13:15
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
Attended Lu 4:16
Preached and taught in Mt 4:23; Mr 1:39; Lu 13:10
Performed miracles in Mt 12:9,10; Mr 1:23; Lu 13:11
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
Given up to, for trial Lu 12:11; 21:12
Punished in Mt 10:17; 23:34; Ac 22:19
Expelled from Joh 9:22,34; 12:42; 16:2
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