Every Sunday, for thousands of years, Christians have gathered on Sunday for worship. And when they do, the service shares common elements like songs of praise and the reading of Scripture. This four-week series, Church Explained, will look at the practices of worship and seek to understand why we do church in this way.
On any given Sunday, 67 million people attend church for worship. What are all those people doing? What is the church, and what does the church do during worship services? While there are significant stylistic differences when those 67 million people gather for worship, we also find core elements that reflect the unity of the church.
When we worship, we experience remembrance, encouragement, and hope. Remembering what God has done and recognizing why you need Him can help fuel your passion for God and your energy during worship. While praise shouldn't make us nostalgic, it should encourage our thoughts toward remembrance of what God has done for us and for the people of God throughout history. Once we have remembered, praise and worship propel people forward into greater intimacy with God.