The Apostles followed the
example of Jesus and carried out
his teaching.
The apostles anointed
the sick for healing.
Mark 6:13
They (the Twelve) drove out many demons, and they
anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them.
The apostles laid their hands on
people to receive the Holy
Spirit.
Acts 8:17
Then they (Peter and John) laid hands on them and they
received the holy Spirit.
The apostles laid their hands on others to be set apart for
special
ministry or mission in the church.
Acts 6:6
They presented these men (the
seven deacons) to the
apostles who prayed and laid hands on them.