1. The Laying On of Hands June 7, 2009

2. Basic Teaching for Christ-Followers NIV Hebrews 6:1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,NIV Hebrews 6:1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,

3. and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

4. Laying on of Hands was done… …by Jesus to heal.…by Jesus to heal. …by the apostles to convey the Holy Spirit or appoint leaders.…by the apostles to convey the Holy Spirit or appoint leaders.

5. Laying on of Hands was done… …by Old Testament leaders to set someone apart for service to God.…by Old Testament leaders to set someone apart for service to God. …by New Testament elders and ministers to set someone apart for service to God.…by New Testament elders and ministers to set someone apart for service to God.

6. By Jesus NIV Luke 4:40 When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.NIV Luke 4:40 When the sun was setting, the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and laying his hands on each one, he healed them.

7. NIV Mark 6:5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them.NIV Mark 6:5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them.

8. By the Apostles NIV Acts 8:17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them moneyNIV Acts 8:17 Then Peter and John placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. 18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money

9. Not for sale! and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." 20 Peter answered: "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!and said, "Give me also this ability so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." 20 Peter answered: "May your money perish with you, because you thought you could buy the gift of God with money!

10. Set Apart for LORD: O.T. NIV Numbers 8:10 You are to bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on them. 11 Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the Israelites, so that they may be ready to do the work of the LORD.NIV Numbers 8:10 You are to bring the Levites before the LORD, and the Israelites are to lay their hands on them. 11 Aaron is to present the Levites before the LORD as a wave offering from the Israelites, so that they may be ready to do the work of the LORD.

11. Set Apart for LORD: O.T. NIV Numbers 27:22 Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole assembly. 23 Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD instructed through Moses.NIV Numbers 27:22 Moses did as the LORD commanded him. He took Joshua and had him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole assembly. 23 Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD instructed through Moses.

12. Set Apart for LORD: N.T. NIV 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.NIV 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

13. Set Apart for LORD: N.T. NIV 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.NIV 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

14. Set Apart for LORD: N.T. NIV Acts 6:4 and we will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.NIV Acts 6:4 and we will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word." 5 This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.

15. NIV Acts 6:6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.NIV Acts 6:6 They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. Seven men.Seven men. Already had Holy Spirit (6:1-5)Already had Holy Spirit (6:1-5)

16. By Ministers NIV 1 Timothy 5:22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.NIV 1 Timothy 5:22 Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

17. Commissioning Additional Elders and Deacons Commission to our Elders.Commission to our Elders. Commission to our Deacons.Commission to our Deacons.