Understanding Fasting.

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Understanding Fasting

What is Fasting? Fasting is more than abstinence from food Fasting and Prayer go hand in hand. Fasting is more than abstinence from food

The Origin of Fasting

Why Fast? The Holy Scriptures encourage us The Saints of old practised it As did the Saints of the New Testament The Lord Jesus Christ set an example

When should we fast?

How to Fast Purpose Duration Prayer

Types of Fast Absolute fast Total Fast Partial Fast Daily Fast Abstinence from both food and water Total Fast Abstinence from food only, water taken. Partial Fast Daily Fast

Wrong & Right Fasting! WRONG! - Isaiah 58: 3-5 RIGHT! - Isaiah 58: 6-9

Conclusion

This slideshow was made to accompany the study notes on fasting written by Pastor David Sola Oludoyi as part of HOPE’s All Praying Together resources. Pastor David is a Provincial Pastor and UK National Prayer Co-ordinator in the Redeemed Christian Church of God www.hopetogether.org.uk