DIFFERENT TYPES OF
GATHERINGS
gatherings=Greek:
sunago meaning to bring or lead together
assemblies=Greek:
episunagoge meaning a gathering together
sunago
meaning to bring or lead together
Acts
2:46; 5:12, 42: “They continuing daily with one
accord in the temple/Solomon’s Porch(public places) and from house
to house(private places).”
1.
Apostles doctrine/Word gatherings
a.
Acts 2:42 “And they
continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine.”
b.
Acts 5:28 “Ye(apostles)have
filled Jerusalem with your doctrine.”
c.
Acts 6:4 “We(apostles)will
give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
d.
Acts 13:12 “Doctrine
of the Lord.”
e.
II John 9 “Doctrine
of Christ.”
2.
Apostles & elders’ gatherings
a.
Acts 15:2,4,6,22-23
“Paul and Barnabas went up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and
elders about this question. They
were received of the church and of the apostles and elders. And the apostles and elders came together for to
consider of this matter. And
it pleased the apostles and elders and the whole church.
The apostles and elders and brethren send greetings.””
b.
Acts 20:17 “Paul sent to
Ephesus and called the elders of the church.”
c.
Acts 21:18 “Paul went
in with us unto James; and all the elders were
present.”
3.
Baptizing gatherings
a.
Acts 2:41 “Then they that
gladly received his word were baptized.”
b.
Acts 8:12 “When they
believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and
the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and
women.”
c.
Acts 8:38 “They went down
both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized
him.”
d.
Acts 9:18 “Paul and arose
and was baptized.”
e.
Acts 10:47-48
“Can we forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which
have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the
Lord.”
f.
Acts 16:15 “Lydia was baptized
and her house.”
g.
Acts 16:38 “The Philippian
jailer was baptized, he and all his, straightway.”
h.
Acts 18:8 “And Crispus, the
chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house: and
many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.”
4.
Believers’ gatherings
a.
Matthew 28:16-20
“Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a
mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
And when they saw Jesus, they worshipped him.
Jesus said, “Go into all the world…”
b.
Luke 24:13-35
“Two disciples on the road to Emmaus…Jesus went in to tarry
with them. And it came to
pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it,
and brake, and gave to them…”
c.
John 20:19, 26
“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, the disciples
were assembled. And after
eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then
came Jesus…”
d.
John 21:1-25
“Jesus said unto the disciples, Come and dine.”
e.
Acts 1:4 “And being assembled
together with them(apostles), commanded them that they should not
depart from Jerusalem, but wait, for the promise of the Father, which
saith he, ye have heard of me.”
f.
Acts 4:23-31
“They went to their own company.
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled
together;”
g.
Acts 11:26 “A whole year
Barnabas and Saul assembled themselves with the church and taught
much people. And the
disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.”
h.
Acts 14:22 “Confirming
the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the
faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of
God.”
i.
Acts 15:25,32,41
“Being assembled with one accord…Judas and Silas, being
prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words and
confirmed them. Paul went
through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.”
j.
Acts 16:5 “And so were the churches
established in the faith, and increased in number daily.”
k.
Acts 18:23,26
“And Paul went over all the country of Galatia and Phyrgia in order, strengthening
all the disciples. Aquila
and Priscila took Apollos unto them, and expounded unto him the way
of God more perfectly.”
l.
Acts 20:7,11
“Upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together
to break bread, Paul preached unto them…and had broken bread.”
m.
Acts 21:4-6-10
“And finding disciples at Tyre, we tarried there seven days.
They all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we
were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
Paul came to Ptolemais and saluted the brethren, and abode
with them one day. The next
day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and
we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one
of the seven; and abode with him and tarried there many days.”
n.
Acts 28:14 “We found brethren
at Puteoli and were desired to tarry with them seven days.
o.
I Corinthians 15:6
“Jesus was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom
the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.”
p.
Hebrews 10:25
“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the
manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye
see the day approaching.”
q.
James 2:2 “And if there
come into your assembly…”
5.
Breaking bread gatherings
a.
Luke 24:30 “And it came to pass, as he sat at meat
with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to
them.”
b.
Acts 2:42,46
“And they continued steadfastly in breaking of bread.”
c.
Acts 20:7,11
“And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to
break bread…”
6.
Church Problems Gatherings
a.
Acts 1:13-26
“And the lot fell upon Matthias.”
b.
Acts 6:1-7 “Look ye out
among you seven men.”
c.
Acts 11:1-18
“They of the circumcision contended with Peter.”
d.
Acts 12:1-18
“Peter was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the
church unto God for him.”
e.
Acts 13:1-4 “As they
ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me
Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”
f.
Acts 15:1-32
“And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of the matter
circumcision.”
7.
Equipping gatherings
a.
Matthew 10:1-42
“These twelve Jesus sent forth…”
b.
Mark 6:7-13 “And Jesus called
unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and
two.”
c.
Luke 9:1-10 “Then Jesus
called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and
authority over all demons and to cure diseases.
And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the
sick.”
d.
Ephesians 4:11-16
“And Jesus gave some, apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists;
and some pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints for
the work of the ministry for the edifying of the Body of Christ…”
8.
Fasting gatherings
a.
Acts 13:2-3 “As they
ministered to the Lord, and fasted.
And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on
them, they sent them away.”
b.
Acts 14:23 “And when they
had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting,
they commended them to the Lord on whom they believed.”
9.
Fellowship gatherings
a.
Acts 2:42 “And they
continued steadfastly in fellowship (koinonia = sharing in common;
communion).”
b.
I John 1:3 “Ye also may have
fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the
Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.”
c.
I John 1:7 “We have fellowship
one with another.”
10.
Giving gatherings
a.
Acts 2:45 “And they sold
their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every
man had need.”
b.
Acts 4:37 “Barnabas having
land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’
feet.”
11.
Healing gatherings
a.
Acts 3:6 “And in His name
through faith in His name hath made this man strong, whom ye see
and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect
soundness in the presence of you all.”
b.
Acts 5:15-16
“Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and
laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter
passing by might overshadow some of them.”
c.
Acts 8:7 “Philip: For
unclean spirits came out of many that were possessed with them: and many
taken with palsies, and that were lame were healed.
d.
Acts 9:34 “And Peter said
unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make
thy bed. And he arose
immediately.”
e.
Acts 14:8-10
“And there sat a certain man at Lystra, impotent in his feet, being a
cripple from his mother’s womb, who never had walked that had faith to
be healed. Paul said
with a loud voice, Stand upright on they feet.
And he leaped and walked.”
f.
Acts 19:12 “So that from
Paul’s body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases
departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.”
g.
Acts 28:8-9 “And it came to
pass that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux:
to whom Paul, entered in, and prayed and laid his hands on him, and healed
him. So when this was
done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came and were healed:”
12.
Laying on of hands gatherings
a.
Acts 6:6 “They set the
seven before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid their
hands on them.”
b.
Acts 8:15-18
“Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy
Ghost.”
c.
Acts 13:3 “And when they
had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them
away.”
d.
Acts 14:23 “And when they
had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with
fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.”
e.
Acts 19:6 “And when Paul laid
hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them: and they spake with
tongues, and prophesied.”
f.
Acts 28:8 “Paul entered in
and prayed, and laid his hands on Publius’ father and healed
him.”
13.
Market place gatherings
a.
Acts 17:17 “Paul therefore
disputed in the market daily with them that met with him.”
14.
Praise gatherings
a.
Acts 2:47 “And they,
continuing daily praising God.”
b.
Acts 3:8-9 “Walking and
leaping and praising God.”
c.
Acts 16:25 “Paul and Silas
prayed, and sang praises unto God.”
d.
Hebrews 2:12
“In the midst of the church will I sing praise unto Thee.”
e.
Hebrews 13:15
“Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that
is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
f.
I Peter 2:9 “Shew forth
the praise of him who hath called you out of darkness into his
marvelous light.”
15.
Prayer gatherings
a.
Acts 1:14 “These all
continued with one accord in prayer and supplication.”
b.
Acts 4:23-24
“And being let go, they went to their own company and reported all that
the chief priests and elders had said unto them.
And they lifted up their voice to God with one accord…”
c.
Acts 6:4,6 “We will give
ourselves continually to prayer.
Whom they set the seven before the apostles; and when they had
prayed, they laid their hands on them.””
d.
Acts 12:5,12
“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without
ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Peter came to the house of Mary the mother of John Mark; where many
were gathered together praying.”
e.
Acts 14:23 “And when they
had ordained elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting,
they commended them to the Lord on whom they believed.”
f.
Acts 20:36 “And when Paul
had thus spoken, he kneeled down, and prayed with them all.”
16.
Preaching gatherings
a.
Matthew 4:23b
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, preaching the gospel of the
kingdom…”
b.
Matthew 10:7
“As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
c.
Acts 2:14 “But Peter,
standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto
them…”
d.
Acts 4:2 “They preached
through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.”
e.
Acts 5:42 “And daily in the
temple, and in every house, they ceased not to preach Jesus
Christ.”
f.
Acts 8:4 “They that were
scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.”
g.
Acts 8:5, 12
“Then Philip, went down to the city of Samaria, and preached
Christ unto them. They
believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God,
and the name of Jesus Christ”
h.
Acts 8:25 “They preached
the word of the Lord, and preached the gospel.”
i.
Acts 8:35, 40
“Then Philip opened his mouth and began at the same scripture and preached
unto him Jesus. Philip preached
in all the cities.”
j.
Acts 9:20 “Saul preached
Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.”
k.
Acts 10:42 “And Jesus
commanded us to preach unto the people.”
l.
Acts 11:19-20
“They which were scattered abroad preaching the word.
Men of Cyprus and Antioch preaching the Lord Jesus.”
m.
Acts 13:5 “Barnabas and
Saul preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews:”
n.
Acts 13:38, 42
“Through this man Jesus is preached unto the forgiveness of sins:
preached to them.”
o.
Acts 14:7, 20,25
“Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel.
They preached the gospel to the city.
They preached the word.”
p.
Acts 17:18 “Paul preached
unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.”
q.
Acts 20:7,9,11
“Paul preached unto them and continued his speech until
midnight. Paul was long preaching.
Paul talked a long while.”
r.
Acts 28:23 “And they came to
Paul into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the
kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of
Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.”
s.
Acts 28:30-31
“Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all
that came in unto him, preaching the kingdom of God with all
confidence, no man forbidding him.”
17.
Public gatherings
a.
Acts 20:20 “Paul taught publicly,
and from house to house.”
18.
Rehearsing and reporting gatherings
a.
Acts14:27 “And when Paul
and Barnabas had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all
that God had done with them, and how He had opened the door of faith unto
the gentiles.”
b.
Acts 15:30 “When Paul and
Barnabas had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the
epistle:”
19.
Street gatherings
a.
Mark 6:56 “And
whithersoever Jesus entered, into villages or cities or country, they laid
the sick in the streets.”
b.
Luke 10:9-16
“Unto whatever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out
into the streets of the same, and say…”
c.
Luke 13:26 “Jesus hast
taught in our streets.”
d.
Luke 14:21-24
“Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring
in hither the poor and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.
Go out into the highways and hedges and compel them to come
in, that my house may be filled.”
e.
Acts 5:15-16
“They brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on
beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might
overshadow some of them.”
20.
Teaching gatherings
a.
Matthew 4:23a
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their
synagogues…”
b.
Matthew 5:1-f
“And seeing the multitudes, Jesus went up into a mountain; and
when He was set, His disciples came unto him:
And He opened His mouth, and taught them saying…”
c.
Acts 4:2 “They taught
the people through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.”
d.
Acts 5:25 “The apostles are
standing in the temple and teaching the people.”
e.
Acts 5:42 “And daily in the
temple and in every house, they ceased not to teach Jesus
Christ.”
f.
Acts 11:26 “Paul and Barnabas a whole year
assembled with the church and taught much people.”
g.
Acts 14:21 “Paul and
Barnabas taught many.”
h.
Acts 18:11 “And Paul
continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God
among them.”
i.
Acts 19:9-10
“Paul separated the disciples, disputing(dialegomai)daily in the
school of one Tyrannus. And
this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in
Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus.”
j.
Acts 28:30-31
“And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all
that came in unto him, teaching those things which concern the Lord
Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”
21.
Testifying gatherings
a.
Acts 2:40 “And with many
other words did Peter testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves
from this untoward generation.”
b.
Acts 8:25 “And when Peter
and John had testified…”
c.
Acts 10:42 “And Jesus
commanded us to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to
be the Judge of the quick and dead.”
d.
Acts 18:5 “Paul testified
to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.”
e.
Acts 20:21 “Paul taught
publicly and from house to house, testifying both to the Jews and
also to the Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus
Christ.”
f.
Acts 28:23 “And when they
had appointed Paul a day, there came many to him into his lodging; whom he
testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus,
both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till
evening.”
22.
Witnessing gatherings
a.
Acts 4:33 “And with great
power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord
Jesus:”
b.
Acts 20:23 “The Holy Spirit witnesseth
in every city.”
c.
Acts 26:22 “I Paul continue
to this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other
things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That
Christ should suffer, and he should be the first that should rise from the
dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the gentiles.”
d.
Acts 28;23,30-31
“Paul expounded and testified the kingdom of
God…”
23.
Wonders, signs and miracles gatherings
a.
Acts 2:43 “Many wonders
and signs were done by the apostles.”
b.
Acts 6:8 “And Stephen,
full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles
among the people.”
c.
Acts 8:6,13 “And the people
with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing
and seeing the miracles which he did.
Miracles and signs which were done by Philip.”
d.
Acts 14:3 “The Lord granted
signs and wonders to be done by their hands.”(Paul & Silas)
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