2. Authority Col 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

3. Authority Based on three principles: 1.Direct Command 2.Approved (Apostolic) Example 3.Necessary Inference

4. Approved Example 1.Matthew 4:2 – Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights 2.Acts 13:1 – Barnabas, Simeon, Lucius, Manaen, and Saul, ministering and fasting 3.Acts 14:23 – Fasting at the appointment of elders in each congregation

5. Necessary Inference 1.Matt 6:16 – How to fast 2.Luke 5:33 – When the disciples will be fasting.

6. Key Terms Fasting – –the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.

7. Why do we fast? What is the purpose? –Deut 29:1 –Psalms 35:13 –Acts 14:23 –Acts 13:3 – –Luke 18:12 –Luke 2:37 –Matt 6:16

8. Summary When serious decisions were being made. When they were facing adversity. By humbling ourselves we are brought closer to God. –Lev 10: 1-3 –Luke 5:35