THE MEANING OF THE LAYING ON OF HANDS

THE MEANING OF THE LAYING ON OF HANDS

lb. The Old Testament background as a basis for the New Testament.

lc. In confession of sins, there was contact with the head of the animal and communication of sins to the animal.
Exod. 29:10, 15, 19; Lev. 16:21, 22 (Good).

2c. In ordaining to office, there is contact with the head and communica­tion of gifts for service.
Num. 11:11, 17, 25 - God comes down and puts the Spirit of Moses upon them
Num. 27:18, 23 - Joshua had spirit within him (18) - Moses laid his hands upon him(23)
Deut. 34:9 - Hands were sign of coming of Spirit.

3c. In blessing sons of Joseph, there was contact and communication for the purpose of bringing the blessing.
Gen. 48:18

2b. The New Testament practice follows the order of the Old.

lc. At conversion there is contact of hands and communication of the Spirit. Acts 8:17, 18; 9:17; 19:6

2c. At ordination there is contact of hands and communication for service.
Acts 6:6; 13:3; 1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6

3c. At healing of sick there is contact of hands and communication of healing.
Mark 5:23; 6:5; 8:23, 25; 16:18; Luke 4:40; 13:13; Acts 28:8

4c. At presentation of children there was contact and communication of blessing.
Matt. 19: 13, 15; Mark 10:16