Thematic Bible: Ordination of


Thematic Bible



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.



So they drew lots for them, and when the lot fell on Matthias, he was enrolled with the eleven apostles. Verse ConceptsApostles, DescriptionGuidance, Receiving God'sCasting LotsElevenDispensations

They had these men stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. Verse ConceptsHandsOrdinationPrayer, In The ChurchLaying On Of HandsLaying On Hands To CommissionThe Apostles In Action




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. Verse ConceptsHandsSpirit, Emotional Aspects OfWisdom, Human ImportanceLaying On Of HandsThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationLaying On Hands For The Holy Spirit

Bring the descendants of Levi into the LORD's presence and have the Israelis lay their hands on the descendants of Levi. Verse ConceptsLaying On Of HandsLaying On Hands To Commission

"Select Nun's son Joshua. The Spirit is in that man," the LORD answered Moses. "You are to lay your hand on him Verse ConceptsHandsMoses, Life OfLaying On Of HandsThe Spirit Of GodThe Holy Spirit, And SanctificationLaying On Hands To Commission

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