Why do we worship the way we do? John 4:24 says, "God is a Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." top
Why do we join together in audible praise? Revelations 19:1 says, "After these things, I heard a great voice of many people... saying, 'Alleluia, salvation and glory and honor and power unto the Lord our God,'" top
Why do we dance and play instruments? Psalms 149:3 says, "Let them praise His name in the dance; let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp," top
Why do we lift our hands? Psalms 134:2 says, "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord." top
Why do we speak and sing in tongues? Ephesians 5:19 says, "Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with voices and instruments, making melody with all your heart to the Lord." I Corinthians 14:15 says, "What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit (by the Holy Spirit that is within me), and I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, and I will sing with my mind also." top
Why do we lay hands on people for prayer? Mark 16:18 - "...they will lay their hands on the sick and they will get well." top
Why do we anoint with oil? James 5:14-15 - "Is any sick among you? He should call the church elders and they should pray for him, anointing him with oil in the Lord's name; and the prayer of faith shall raise him up." top
