INTRODUCTION

The laying on of hands is an extremely interesting and sometimes controversial subject. While in Pentecost we witness the laying on of hands regularly, not very often do we explore the Biblical significance. Remember, this is a foundational principle.

            Laying hands on men publicly has been practiced in all ages when blessing 

            them, ordaining them and setting them apart for a special work of God. It 

            carried divine authority in Israel and in the church. Let’s consider the 

            Biblical evidence and reasons for the laying on of hands.

I.              ORDAINING FOR SERVICE

A.   The Act.

                        1.  Official Recognition .  II Timothy 1:6, I Timothy 4:14

                   B.   The Appointing.

                        1.  Commissioning. Numbers 27:22-23, Acts 6:1-7 

                   C.   The Anointing.

                        1.  Anointed. Deuteronomy 34:9 

                   D.   The Alert.

                        1.  Caution. I Timothy 5:22 

II.             HOLY GHOST BAPTISM

A.    God’s Gift...Not Man’s.

1.     Receiving. Acts 8:14-22, Acts 19:1-6

III.           THE WORKING OF HEALING

A.    Jesus.

1.     Through Christ. Mark 5:23, Mark 6:5, Mark 8:22-25

B.    Jesus Through The Church

                        1.  His Church. Mark 16:17-18, Acts 9:17, Acts 28:8

IV.   BESTOWING BLESSING

         A.   The Blessing.

              1.  Bestowing Blessing. Matthew 19:13; 15

V.   WONDERS AND SIGNS

        A.   Hands Full Of Anointing.

             1.  Anointed Hands. Leviticus 16:12, Acts 5:12, Acts 14:1-3, Acts 19:11 

CONCLUSION

            The foundational principle must be fixed in our lives as we continue to move 

            through our growth process.