God uses the laying on of hands…

1. To ordain or set apart people for a specific ministry (Num 27:22-23; Deu 34:9; Act 6:6; 8:15-17; 13:3)
2. To impart blessing (Gen 48:14-15; Mat 19:13-15; Mar 10:16)
3. To impart the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Act 8:15-17; 8:18-19; 19:2-7)
4. To impart prophecy (1Ti 4:14)
5. To impart healing to the sick (Mar 6:5; 8:22-25; 16:18; Luk 4:40; 13:13; Act 5:12; 9:17-18; 28:8-9; 19:11-12; 28:8)