Establishing Roots
"Laying On Of Hands"
(Exam) (To use, print)

A Point of Contact 

1.  According to Mark 16:16 and Colossians 1:18, who is the point of contact 
when the laying on of hands is administered? _________________________________

2.  Who is being represented by the laying on of hands? ________________________________

3.  True or False?  

If you are a "point of contact" you are a go-between or a middleman between 
two persons?  ________

	The person who lays hands on someone is actually representing 
	Jesus Christ's hands.  ___________

4.  Why does God give us visible, physical signs such as the laying on 
of hands?  _______________________
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5.  The laying on of hands is not just a meaningless ritual, it is an outward
 sign of _______________________
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6.  In Acts 4:29-30, the disciples prayed a prayer that asked God to stretch 
forth His hand to heal and perform signs and wonders.  They knew of course,
 that their own hands would be utilized to do this.  What does this example 
demonstrate to us? __________________________________________
________________________
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A Spiritual Significane

1.  Is the laying on of hands just formality?  __________  
Explain  ___________________________________
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2.  What was imparted to Joshua through the laying on of Moses' 
hands?  _____________________________
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Many Applications

1.  In each of the following scripture accounts, explain the purpose
 of the laying on of hands.

	Mark 16:18  ________________________________________

	Acts 8:18  ___________________________________________

	2 Timothy 1:6  ________________________________________

	Mark 10:16  _________________________________________

	Acts 6:6  ____________________________________________

	Acts 13:2-3  _________________________________________

2.  If we lay hands on a sick person who does not get well immediately, should 
we continue praying for the sick?  ______   Why or why not?  _____________________________________________________________
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3.  Is there ever a time when you should not lay hands on someone?  _________


A Doctrine For All Believers

1.  In Mark 16:16-18 who does Jesus say will place their hands on 
sick people?  ________________________


Use Discernment

1.  What is the warning concerning the laying on of hands given in 
1 Timothy 5:22?  ____________________
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2.  Why should we use discernment before laying hands on someone?  ________
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Makes Ministry Personal

1.  What example did Jesus set for us in ministering to others?  ________________
______________________

2.  What can we do to practically follow Jesus example?  _____________________
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