Harold Paisley wrote in his commentary on Mark's Gospel in What the Bible Teaches series, "One of the outstanding features of Mark is the manner in which the Lord used His hands..."

1. Over Diseases - Peter’s mother-in-law
"He came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them." Mark 1:31

2. Over Defilement - The leper
"Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth His hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean." Mark 1:41

3. Over Death - Jairus' daughter
"He took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise." Mark 5:41

4. Over Deaf and Dumb
"And they bring unto Him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech Him to put His hand upon him." Mark 7:32

5. Over Darkness - The blind man
"After that He put His hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly." Mark 8:25

6. Over Demon - The demoniac boy, lunatic, dumb and deaf
"Jesus took him by the hand, and lifted him up; and he arose."
Mark 9:27

7. Over His Disciples and children
"He took them up in His arms, put His hands upon them, and blessed them." Mark 10:16