Why does the minister close the worship service with an inspired Benediction, standing with up-lifted hands facing God’s people?
Here is a page of Biblical and historic, reformed resources on the Benediction, a practice not so easy to find resources on.
The Benediction at ReformedBooksOnline...
Our pastor has been on sabbatical for a number of weeks, and I've either filled the pulpit or led the liturgy during this time. A few of those weeks, I have pronounced a benediction at the end of the service. (There is also an ordained EPC teaching elder in our congregation who has administered...