The Way We Worship

Why Do We Worship?
"You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve."
(Psalm 95:5; Matthew 4:10; Revelation 15:4)

How Should We Worship God?
"God is a Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
(John 4:24)

Why Do We Clap Our Hands?
"Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of Triumph!"
(Psalm 47:1)

Why Do We Lift Our Hands?
"Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, And bless the Lord."
(Psalms 63:4; 134:2; 1 Timothy 2:8)

Why Do We Have Audible Praise Unto God?
"Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name."
(Psalm 105:1; Revelation 19:1-6)

Why Do We Use Musical Instruments?
"Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet...with the lute and harp...with the timbrel and dance...with loud cymbals."
(Psalm 150:3-5)

Why Do We Pray With Laying On Of Hands And Anointing With Oil?
"They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
(Mark 16:18). "Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord."
(James 5:14)

Why Do We Speak In Tongues And Interpret?
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all...to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues."
(1 Corinthians 12:7-10; 14:5, 27, 39)

Why Do We Prophesy?
"But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men."
(1 Corinthians 1:1; 14:3, 39, 40)