We raise our hands, because I Timothy 2:8 states, "I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands."
We clap our hands, because Psalm 47:1 says, "O clap your hands, all ye people."
We sing and play music, because Ephesians 5:19 says to worship "...in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;" and Psalm 150 says to praise God with musical instruments.
We worship with a joyful noise, because Psalm 66:1 says, "Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands."
We pray aloud, because the early church "...lifted up their voice to God with one accord..." in prayer (Acts 4:24).
We dance in the Spirit, because Psalms 149:3 says, "Let them praise his name in the dance..."
We include testimonies, teaching, preaching, and spiritual gifts, because I Corinthians 14:26 says, "...when you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church." (NIV)
