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Tag Archives: Fasting

Is fasting really important? Does Jesus expect us to fast?

December 2, 2020

I am thinking this part of the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) has been ripped out of most Evangelical and Protestant …

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“Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting.” ~Jesus

November 20, 2019

Jesus is clear in that He says, “whenever you fast …” It seems like Jesus expected we would. Scripture does …

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“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus

May 11, 2019

Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …

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“When I wept in my soul with fasting, It became my reproach.” ~King David

February 24, 2019

The purpose of fasting should be to take my eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on …

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Is Fasting condemned or commanded by Jesus?

February 17, 2019

Jesus is clear in that He says, “whenever you fast …” It seems like Jesus expected we would. Scripture does …

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Fasting — What kind of attitude do I need?

September 13, 2018

  The purpose of fasting should be to take my eyes off the things of this world to focus completely …

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Fasting — As an Empty Ritual it is Condemned

June 12, 2018

Fasting can be an empty ritual and is condemned. Did not people come to Jesus and ask: ‘Why do John’s …

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“But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret.” ~Jesus

May 5, 2018

I am thinking this part of the Jesus Manifesto has been ripped out of most Evangelical and Protestant bibles. I …

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"When you’re celebrating a wedding, you don’t skimp on the cake and wine. You feast." ~~Jesus to religious leaders

March 29, 2017

The religious leaders of the day were constantly trying to trap Jesus. It didn’t work but it didn’t keep them …

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