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