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1 | Fasting... HOW, WHERE? Scriptures? | Bible general Archive 2 | gizmo_gurl | 131463 | ||
My question is about fasting. I was wondering if anyone had any scriptures besides the obvios (Matt, Mark, and Luke) that truely talk about the nature of fasting and/ or how you know what to fast... if that makes any sence at all. Please let me know. Thank You! | ||||||
2 | Fasting... HOW, WHERE? Scriptures? | Bible general Archive 2 | Morant61 | 131464 | ||
Greetings Gizmo_gurl! There simply isn't any specific instructions concerning fasting in the Bible. Other than in the Gospels, 'fasting' is only mentioned three times in the New Testament. The only points that really stand out in Scripture are: 1) Attitude is important when fasting (Mt. 6:16-18). If one fasts only to show other that he is fasting, he will get no reward. 2) Jesus fasted (Mt. 4:2). 3) The length of time could be quite long or short. Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights. 1 Sam. 31:13 mentions fasting for seven days. Judges 20:26 mentions a single day fast. Unfortunately, there simply aren't any specific instructions concerning how to fast. Esther mentions no food or drink for three days. However, clearly water would have to be taken for a longer fast. Is. 58 has a lot to say about fasting. The best advice I could give you would be to pray and follow the Holy Spirit's leading concerning your own fasting. The length isn't really important. It is much more important that while fasting, you spend your time in prayer. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran 4) The early church clearly connected fasting with the practice of prayer (Acts 13:3). |
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