“FASTING: A SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE”

Matthew 6:16-18

"Fasting is a much-needed discipline in the life of a believer." - John Piper

"Fasting prepares you for the works God has ordained for you to do. You have no more right to omit fasting than prayer, Bible reading, or assembling with God's children. Fasting is just as biblical a part of a spiritual walk of obedience with God as are these others." - Wesley Duewel

Bill Bright's guide: "Why You Should Fast"

Fasting - to abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a religious observance

1. What fasting is and is not biblically

2. Examples of fasting in the Old Testament

3. Examples of fasting in the New Testament

4. Fasting as a spiritual discipline

5. Practicing spiritual disciplines promotes spiritual maturity and completeness

6. Practical applications of fasting