Thematic Bible: Service of, consisted of
Thematic Bible
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Reading the word of God
On that day the book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people. They found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite may ever enter the assembly of God,
Ezra read in the book of the law of God day by day, from the first day to the last. They observed the festival for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly as was required.
For one-fourth of the day they stood in their place and read from the book of the law of the LORD their God, and for another fourth they were confessing their sins and worshiping the LORD their God.
For Moses has had those who proclaim him in every town from ancient times, because he is read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath."
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Expounding the word of God
Then he began to tell them, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled even as you heard it being read."
They read from the book of God's law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Praise and thanksgiving
The Levites -- Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah -- said, "Stand up and bless the LORD your God!" "May you be blessed, O LORD our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise.
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Prayer
"Whenever you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, because they love to pray while standing in synagogues and on street corners so that people can see them. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.