BIBLICAL FASTING

THE WAY TO MATURITY Isaiah 58 and Matthew 6:16-18

Bible Quiz  Who was the first person to fast?

 What is the longest recorded fast?

 Name the 3 people who fasted 40 days?

 God mandated a fast, how long was it?

 How often do you fast?

Jesus’ Teaching on Fasting  His Disciples would Fast

Matthew 9:14-15, Mark 2:18-20, Luke 5:33-35

 The Right Way to Fast

Matthew 6:16-18

 Personal Examples of Fasting

Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 4:1-2

Examples of Fasting in the Bible   Samuel - For Revival

I Samuel 7:5-6

Ezra – Protection of People and Possessions

Ezra 8:21-23

  Nehemiah - Solutions to Problems

Nehemiah 1:4

Esther - Favor

Esther 4:16

Examples of Fasting in the Bible  Daniel – Obedience/Understanding

Daniel 1:8-16, 10:2-3

 Jesus – Deliverance

Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-21, Luke 9:37-42

 Church Leaders –

Acts 13:1-3, Acts 14:23

Sending / Appointing Elders  People in Danger

Acts 27:33-37

Corporate Fasting in the Bible I Samuel 7:5-6 2 Chronicles 20:2-4 Ezra 8:21-23 Nehemiah 9:1-3 Joel 1:13-14, 2:15-16 Jonah 3:5-10 Acts 13:1-3,14:23