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Q: What is fasting?
It’s intentionally emptying oneself to be receptive to something else.
When Christians fast, they become receptive to a closer relationship God and to being filled with the Holy Spirit.
Rules
Dont have to say what you are fasting from
A fast is spiritual, and it can be used by people to brag how holy, spiritual they are.
Don’t say how long of how short you are fasting for.
Don’t have to admit that you are fasting or not fasting.
For all we know each one of us could have just come here from a big meal.
Even if that were the case and you are the only person doing it that’s alright.
NO shame for
If you are not fasting, do not feel ashamed that you are not.
If you broke your fast because you forgot, thats fine.
No condemnation.
We will all work to do better next time.
I do highly recommend that you do it because God calls it a good thing to do in our lives.
When you fast, you shouldn’t:
-Fast to be seen by others
-Fast for a reward
-Fast to be more holy or righteous
But when you fast, you should:
-Fast to deny oneself
-Fast to deepen spiritual hunger for God
-Fast for God’s intervention
Q: Why is food and drink the main thing that fasting focused on?
Taking food away make you physically weaker.
Your body doesnt respond the same, your mind doesnt respond the same.
You are in a place where you literally force yourself to depend on God and not your own strength.
Speaking about a food fast, how do you feel when you are on it?
Is there a difference between fasting and just going hungry?
The primary Biblical reason to fast is to take our eyes off of the things of the flesh and to open our eyes to the things of God.
What is required to fast?
Q: Why would discipline be a major part of Fasting?
What do we see in the Bible?
David fasted when his son was sick and about to die.
Fasting in mourning
Fasting and prayer as a sign of repentance and confession
The Lexham Bible Dictionary (Fasting in Association with Danger)
When Haman’s decree to kill the Jews reaches the provinces of the king, there is mourning and fasting for the Jews.
Esther, who is about to risk her life by seeking an audience with the king, proclaims a three-day fast for all the Jews in Susa.
Has anyone experienced the spiritual benefits from fasting?
Can you share?
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