“The Spiritual Habit of Fasting”
Matthew 6:16-18 & 9:14-17
I. THE MEANING OF FASTING
II. THE TYPES OF BIBLICAL FASTS
III. JESUS’ TEACHING ON FASTING
IV. THE SPIRITUAL HELP THAT FASTING FROM THE HEART CAN BRING
1. Fasting from the heart helps you strengthen your prayers.
2. Fasting from the heart helps you seek God’s guidance.
3. Fasting from the heart helps you lament and express grief.
4. Fasting from the heart helps you seek deliverance and protection
5. Fasting from the heart helps you to express repentance and the return to God
6. Fasting from the heart helps you to express humility before God
7. Fasting from the heart helps you to express concern for the work of God
8. Fasting from the heart helps you to minister to the needs of others
9. Fasting from the heart helps you to overcome temptation and dedicate yourself to God
10. Fasting from the heart helps you to express love and worship to God