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Laying On Of Hands Series
Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 10, 2022 (message contributor)
Summary: It’s hard to be offended at someone who has laid their hands on us, prayed over us and blessed us.
1st Timothy
Laying on of hands
November 13, 2022
1st Timothy 4:12-14 NIV
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
There’s no junior Holy Spirit.
The bible is full of stories of young men and women doing great things for God.
Joseph
Daniel
Esther
Samuel
David
Mary
Speech, conduct, love, faith and purity
Do not neglect your gift.
2 Timothy 1:6-7 NIV
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. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Laying on of hands requires relationship.
1st Timothy 5:20
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands.
Laying on of hands begins at home.
Grandmother Lois and Mother Eunice
Laying on of hands requires humility.
When elders laid hands on you.
Show photo of Pam and I being prayed for 15 years ago.
Laying on of hands requires physical presence.
Laying on of hands requires unity.
1st Timothy 2:8 NIV
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
It’s hard to be offended at someone who has laid their hands on us, prayed over us and blessed us.
Story of my dad
