About Worship

Why Do We Clap Our Hands?
The act of clapping hands is a form of praise which is mentioned frequently in the scriptures, "O' clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."(Ps.47:1)

Why Do We Lift Our Hands?
"Thus will I bless Thee while I live. I will lift up my hands in Thy name." (Psalms 63:4) "I will therefore that men pray everywhere lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." (I Timothy 2:8)

Why Do We Praise The Lord Out Loud?
"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before Him with joyful songs." (Psalms 100:1-2) "And when they heard this, they lifted their voices to God." (Acts 4:24)

Why Are Musical Instruments A Part Of The Worship?
"Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet: praise Him with the timbrel and dance. Praise Him with the stringed instruments and organs. Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: praise Him upon the high-sounding cymbals."
(Psalms 150:3-5)

Other Related Questions

Why Does The Church Pray At One Time For Specific Needs?
"And when they heard that, they lifted up their voices with one accord and said, Lord, Thou art God, which has made heaven and Earth..." (Acts 4:24)

Why Do We Pray For The Sick And Anoint With Oil?
"Is any of you sick? You should call the elders of the church to pray over him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well: The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14 & 15)