Fasting

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Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18

Fasting: to voluntarily abstain from ________________ for ___________________ purposes.

Jesus __________________ us to fast. (vs. 16)

Fast ____________________ (vs. 17-18)

Ephesians 2:8-9

Titus 3:5

1. It ______________________ our prayers. (Ezra 8:22-23)

2. To seek God’s _____________________ (Acts 14:23)

3. To express _________________(I Samuel 31:13)

4. To seek ______________________ or protection. (Ester 4:16)

5. To express _____________________ and return to God (Jonah 3:5-8)

6. To _________________ oneself before God (1 Kings 21:27-29)

7. To express ___________________ over the work of God (Nehemiah 1:3-4)

8. To _______________________ to the needs of others

9. To overcome _____________________ or dedicate yourself to God (Matthew 4:1-3)

10. To express _________________ and worship to God (Luke 2:37)

2 Chronicles 7:14

What day you will fast?

What will you fast from?

What will you do to draw closer to God that day?

Discussion Questions:

Why do you think the discipline of fasting is so neglected?

Why is it important to not let others know we are fasting?

Which of the ten reasons to fast hits closest to you right now?

Pray that God will bless each of you as you fast this week.

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