Rev. David Holwick
Ledgewood Baptist Church
Homework Assignment
WORSHIP IN JESUS' DAY
The following is the format of a typical synagogue service in Jesus' day.
(Gundry, Intro to NT, p 41)
Which parts are reflected in Luke 4:16-26? (Jesus at Nazareth synagogue)
In 1 Corinthians 14:26-33? (Paul's account of early Christian worship)
Which parts does our church still follow?
Luke 4 1 Cor 14 Our church
Responsive reading of "Shema." _______ _______ _______
Praises to God ("Shemone Esreh). _______ _______ _______
Prayer. _______ _______ _______
Singing of psalms. _______ _______ _______
Readings from the Hebrew Old Testament. _______ _______ _______
Translation of text into local language. _______ _______ _______
Sermon (if someone competent was present) _______ _______ _______
Blessing or benediction. _______ _______ _______
Congregational "Amen." _______ _______ _______
