Should we both fast and pray?
Today’s devotion is on YouTube. Matthew 6:16-18 declares, When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for …
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“It came about when Ahab heard these words, that he tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and fasted.” ~Elijah
Why this is important: The purpose of fasting should be to take our eyes off the things of this world …
Jesus fasted … should you?
Why it matters: Fasting can be an empty ritual and is condemned. Did not people come to Jesus and ask: …
Is fasting really important? Does Jesus expect us to fast?
I am thinking this part of the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5-7) has been ripped out of most Evangelical and Protestant …
“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
Jesus is clear in that He says, “whenever you fast …” It seems like Jesus expected we would. Scripture does …
“There is no way to get rid of this kind of demon except by prayer.” ~Jesus
Jesus has to step in to solve a very real problem. That is the way of Jesus. He just doesn’t …
“When I wept in my soul with fasting, It became my reproach.” ~King David
The purpose of fasting should be to take my eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on …
Is Fasting condemned or commanded by Jesus?
Jesus is clear in that He says, “whenever you fast …” It seems like Jesus expected we would. Scripture does …
Fasting — What kind of attitude do I need?
The purpose of fasting should be to take my eyes off the things of this world to focus completely …
Fasting — As an Empty Ritual it is Condemned
Fasting can be an empty ritual and is condemned. Did not people come to Jesus and ask: ‘Why do John’s …
“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
I am thinking this part of the Jesus Manifesto has been ripped out of most Evangelical and Protestant bibles. I …
"When you’re celebrating a wedding, you don’t skimp on the cake and wine. You feast." ~~Jesus to religious leaders
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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