May 17, 2007

The Laying on of Hands
 
4 Statements about the laying on of Hands
 
 
(1) The laying on of hands is a doctrine or principle that is found in God's word - Hebrews 6:1-2
-it is a foundational principle
 
 
(2) The laying on of Hands is a part of the Great Commission - Mark 16:14-18
 
 
(3) The Laying on of Hands is to receive a blessing - Genesis 27:27-29
-from parents
-from the Lord
 
 
(4) The Laying on of Hands is realizing that our hands are the hands of the Lord - Mark 6:2
-everything we have and are belong to the Lord
-sealed with the Holy Spirit - speaks of ownership
-use our hands to serve God
 
 
 
 
4 Things that Occur when Hands are laid on People -
 
 
(1) They receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit - Acts 19:1-7 & 8:14-25
 
-you SEE something going on
-the many evidences of receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit
 
 
(2) They get healed - Acts 5:12;14:3;19:11;28:8-----------------Luke 13:10-13 & 4:40
 
 
 
 
 
(3) There is a confirmation and impartation that occurs - Dt 34:9 & 1 Tim 4:14
-an impartation of wisdom, strength and the goodness of God
 
-a confirmation in the gifts you already possess - 2 Tim 1:6
 
stir - means to resuscitate;rekindle
 
 
 
(4) There is a local church sending out into a new chapter in a person's life - Acts 13:1-3 & Numbers 27:22-23
-the blessing of a Pastor concerning ministry, staff concerns