God’s Call to Fast and Pray: Matthew 6:5-8  “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.   Matthew 6:16-18 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.   Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, Matthew 6:16-18 16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

God’s Call to Fast and Pray: “When you pray” not “if you pray” Matthew 6:5. “When you fast” not “If you fast” Matthew 6:16. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

“The combination of fasting and praying is not a fad or a novelty approach to spiritual discipline. Fasting and praying are not the means to manipulate a situation or create a circumstance. Fasting and praying are Bible-based disciplines that are appropriate for all believers of all ages throughout all centuries in all parts of the world.” “ The Power of PRAYER and Fasting” Marilyn Hickey Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

In Giving (6:1-4) In Praying (6:5-8) In Fasting (6:16-18) The disciples were taught about the acts of righteousness to be seen before men. Jesus covered three areas: In Giving (6:1-4) In Praying (6:5-8) In Fasting (6:16-18) Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

Jesus expects us to fast and pray. The Bible also gives us examples of people who fasted and prayed, using different types of fasts for different reasons, all of which have very positive results. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

Understanding Fasting: What is fasting? Understanding the various types of fasts in the Bible. How long should we fast? Why should we fast? The tremendous power and strength as a result of fasting. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

What is fasting? The biblical meaning is the abstinence of the consumption or the intake of foods or drinks. The Hebrew translation would be “not to eat.” The literal Greek means “No Food.” Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

Understanding the various types of fasts in the Bible: The Daniel Fast The Partial Fast The Complete or Full Fast Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

How long should we fast: Most important is to seek the Lord. Ask the Lord to confirm His call to fast and pray. Ask the Lord to reveal to you the things you should expect as you fast and pray. Ask the Lord to show you how many days He wants you to fast. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

How long should we fast: Daniel for 10 days (Daniel 1:12) and 21 days (Daniel 10:12-13 = 21 days) Esther for 3 days (Esther 4:16) Jesus for 40 days and nights (Matthew 4:2) Moses for 40 days and nights (Exodus 34:28) Elijah for 40 days and nights (1 Kings 19:8) Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

How long should we fast? Moses the Law giver. Elijah the prophet. Three examples of a Prolonged Fast: Moses the Law giver. Elijah the prophet. Jesus the Messiah. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

Why should we fast? It’s humbling of self. To be cleansed and to be purified. To be broken before Him. To have an intimate relationship with God. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

The tremendous power and strength as a result of fasting. A Turning Point for God’s intervention in your life. A Personal Victory. A Profound Change in life. Fasting and prayer (Sat. Service)

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