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NASB | Matthew 23:1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, |
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Bible Question: Compare the Jewish synagogue of the first century with the New Testament church. Were they totally different or were they somewhat analogous? Please reference Scripture to support your views. --Hank |
Bible Answer: Hank, I am going to take a stab at this since no one else has. I am going to say that no they were not the same. In the gospels numerous times Jesus put the synagogs down because the leaders were more interested in pomp and circumstance and rituals than in teaching the word of God. The rabbi's and priests looked righteous and religious on the outside but were greedy,full of filth and self indulgent on the inside. They did not care about people's souls,(see the woes in Matthew chapter 23). I believe that Jesus would not want His NT church to be simialr to this at all. |
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