FASTING. FASTING FASTING “But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days” Mark 2:20.

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FASTING

FASTING “But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast in those days” Mark 2:20

FASTING AIMS

FASTING AIMS CLOSER TO GOD

FASTING AIMS

FASTING AIMS SELF CONTROL

Fasting aims To get closer to God by developing self control of bodily desire to elevate the Spirit.

WHAT IS SELF CONTROL

WHAT IS SELF CONTROL BALANCE

WHAT IS SELF CONTROL

WHAT IS SELF CONTROL BODY & SPIRIT

Balance Outward part - Body Inward part - Spirit Self Control Balance Outward part - Body Inward part - Spirit

“For the flesh lusts against the Self Control “For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, and these are contrary the one to the other; so that you cannot do the things that you would” (Galatians 5; 17)

Abstain from bodily desires Prayer Charity The way to fasting Abstain from bodily desires Prayer Charity

What are examples of fasting in the Old Testament?

MOSES

ELIJAH

JONAH

ADAM & EVE

ADAM & EVE

Fasting in the Old Testament Character Story Moses 40 days on Mount Sinai before receiving the 10 commandments Elijah 40 days before meeting God on the mountain Jonah Ninevah fast to spare their lives Adam & Eve Originally did not eat meat when they were a pure image of man before eating from the forbidden tree

What are the Church fasting periods?

Church Fasting Periods Days Reason Great Lent 55 Preparation week + 40 days + Holy Week Nativity 43 40 days + 3 days for Mokatom Mountain Apostles Varies Pentecost to 12 July Virgin Mary 15 Ascension of St Mary’s body Jonah 3 Jonah’s time in the belly of the fish Weekly 2/week Wednesday – remembrance of Juda’s betrayal Friday – remembrance of the Crucifixion

Benefits of fasting Spiritual growth – through strengthening the spirit Healthier diet – vegetarian food is healthier than meat products

Are you going to fast?