Bible Question:
i am very sure SIMPLY because i believe in Jesus Christ. Now i have problem in the world, so i desperately need God to rescue me through Jesus Christ. i believe one way to communicate intimately with God is through fasting, but can somebody advise me about Fasting? i might have wrong approach and lack understanding about fasting. How many types of Fasting are there in the Bible ? Thanks |
Bible Answer: Greetings Corin, 1. You asked: "How many types of fasting are there in the Bible?" Fast, Fasting Depriving oneself of food for a period of time for a specific purpose, often spiritual. It is the "weakening" of the body in order to "strengthen" the spirit. It is interesting to note that sin entered the world through the disobedience of eating (Gen. 3:6). We are called to fast in the N.T. (Matt. 6:16 ). (See also 1 Kings 21:27; Psalm 35:13; Acts 13:3; 2 Cor. 6:5). (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry [C.A.R.M.] www.carm.org) The length of time for a fast varies from one day, Darius, king of Persia (Dan 6:18) to 40 days as with Jesus (Mat 4:2), Moses (Exo 34:28) and Elijah (1 Kings 19:8). 2. You asked: "If somebody restraint from watching movie is that consider as fasting?" Movies have nothing to do with fasting, it always involves food. The length of time for a fast varies from one day, Darius, king of Persia (Dan 6:18) to 40 days as with Jesus (Mat 4:2), Moses (Exo 34:28) and Elijah (1 Kings 19:8). 3. You asked: "What shall we do while fasting in order to get the best result from God?" Although fasting is used to show our consecration to God and asking for His Divine will to be done in special cases, it is not a magic tool for getting what you want. Be "dedicated" to the reason for your fast and God will reward you. Mat 6:16 When you go without eating, don't try to look gloomy as those show-offs do when they go without eating. I can assure you that they already have their reward. Mat 6:17 Instead, comb your hair and wash your face. Mat 6:18 Then others won't know that you are going without eating. But your Father sees what is done in private, and he will reward you. (Contemporary English Version) There may be more information by using the "Search" tool in the upper right corner of this page. Type in Fasting and click the Search button. eklektos |
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