Bible verses about Synagogues
(From Torrey's Topical Textbook)

Places in which the Jews assembled for worship Acts 13:5,14 Early notice of their existence Psalms 74:8 Probably originated in the schools of the prophets I Samuel 19:18-24; II 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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