Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Christian ministers » Prayer for, exemplified
So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer to God for him was being offered by the assembly.
"And now may the LORD God arise, to your place of rest, you, and the ark of your power! Let your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and cause your godly ones to find their joy in what is good.
Lord, pay attention to their threats now, and allow your servants to speak your word boldly
May your priests be clothed with righteousness and may your godly ones shout for joy.
Then they prayed, "Lord, you know the hearts of all people. Show us which one of these two men you have chosen to serve in this office of apostle, from which Judas left to go to his own place."
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, and with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
Christian ministers » Ordination of » Of the seven servants (or, deacons; greek: diakonoi)
This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
You are to gird Aaron and his sons with sashes and tie headdresses on them. The priesthood is to belong to them by perpetual ordinance, and you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.
who were anointed priests and whom he consecrated as priests.
After doing this, he poured the oil of anointing on Aaron's head to anoint and consecrate him.
laid his hands on him, and charged him, just as the LORD had commanded, using Moses' authority.
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Then they fasted and prayed, laid their hands on them, and let them go.
Deacon » Selected by the people
In those days, as the number of the disciples was growing larger and larger, a complaint was made by the Hellenistic Jews against the Hebraic Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve called the whole group of disciples together and said, "It is not desirable for us to neglect messages from God in order to wait on tables. Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work. read more.
Then we'll devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Then we'll devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
hands » Laying on of » In ordination or consecration of men for service
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
Do not ordain anyone hastily. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.
Now Nun's son Joshua was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had placed his hands on him, so Israelis listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses.
Bring the descendants of Levi into the LORD's presence and have the Israelis lay their hands on the descendants of Levi.
"Select Nun's son Joshua. The Spirit is in that man," the LORD answered Moses. "You are to lay your hand on him
hands » Imposition of, used in » Ordaining ministers
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
Ministers » Hospitality to » Ordination of
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.
Do not ordain anyone hastily. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.
Now Nun's son Joshua was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had placed his hands on him, so Israelis listened to him and did what the LORD had commanded Moses.
Bring the descendants of Levi into the LORD's presence and have the Israelis lay their hands on the descendants of Levi.
"Select Nun's son Joshua. The Spirit is in that man," the LORD answered Moses. "You are to lay your hand on him
Nicolas » A proselyte of antioch, and servant (greek: diakonos) of the congregation at jerusalem
This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
This suggestion pleased the whole group. So they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a gentile convert to Judaism from Antioch. They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Of persons to special religious work
You are to gird Aaron and his sons with sashes and tie headdresses on them. The priesthood is to belong to them by perpetual ordinance, and you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.
who were anointed priests and whom he consecrated as priests.
After doing this, he poured the oil of anointing on Aaron's head to anoint and consecrate him.
laid his hands on him, and charged him, just as the LORD had commanded, using Moses' authority.
They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
Then they fasted and prayed, laid their hands on them, and let them go.