THE LAYING ON OF HANDS is a basic Christian doctrine that is often misunderstood in the Body of Christ. This Bible study outline, collated by Prophet Joy Allen, outlines the history and significance of the laying on of hands.

1. The Laying On of Hands Breath of Life International Church Prophet Joy Allen, Instructor 22 June 2011

2. Foundational Doctrine Hebrews 6:1-2 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. The laying on of hands is more than an act; it’s a doctrine.

3. What is the purpose?

4. Significance Represents the transfer of blessings from God to His people Healing, Deliverance Baptism of the Holy Ghost, Impartation, Transfer Ordination, Consecration, Identification Blessing, Prophecy Represents submission to God and His Church Represents civil authority and appointment Represents consecration to God A tool to focus the faith of God’s people

5. Healing Mark 6:5 … he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. Mark 16:17-18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Luke 4:40 … he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. Acts 28:8 … Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

6. Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 8:14-20; 19:6 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

7. Ordination and Anointing Numbers 27:18-20 Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; Deuteronomy 34:9 And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: Acts 6:3-6; 13:1-4 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 1 Timothy 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

8. Blessing and Impartation Matthew 19:14-15 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. Genesis 48:14-20 Israel blesses Joseph’s sons Impartation is “spiritual transfer” Leviticus 16:21 (scapegoat) And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness:

9. What is the proper protocol?

10. Not Always Mandatory Matthew 8:5-13 The Centurion’s servant Acts 2:1-4; 10:44; 14:9-10 Baptism of the Holy Ghost … the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. FAITH is the key! The laying on of hands is not beneficial without faith.

11. Signifies Covenant 1 Timothy 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

12. Responsibility Required 1 Timothy 5:17-22 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. For the scripture saith, thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

13. Cosmetics and Form Historically, the laying on of hands is done with the right hand placed upon the head, particularly when in reference to blessing No mandatory method dictated or described Genesis 48:14

14. For Review…

15. Discussion In what instances is the laying on of hands mandatory? When is it not? Why do you think God put this practice in place? Think of a time when hands were laid on you… What was the purpose or significance? How would the experience differ had hands not been laid on you? What about anointing oil? Study the Scriptures to gain an understanding of the correlation between anointing with oil and the laying on of hands.

16. The Laying On of Hands Breath of Life International Church