1. BIBLICAL FASTING THE WAY TO MATURITY Isaiah 58 and Matthew 6:16-18

2. Bible Quiz  Who was the first person to fast?  What is the longest recorded fast?  Name the 3 people who fasted 40 days?  God mandated a fast, how long was it?  How often do you fast?

3. Jesus’ Teaching on Fasting  His Disciples would Fast Matthew 9:14-15, Mark 2:18-20, Luke 5:33-35 Matthew 9:14-15, Mark 2:18-20, Luke 5:33-35  The Right Way to Fast Matthew 6:16-18 Matthew 6:16-18  Personal Examples of Fasting Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 4:1-2 Matthew 4:1-2, Luke 4:1-2

4. Examples of Fasting in the Bible  Samuel - For Revival I Samuel 7:5-6  Ezra – Protection of People and Possessions Ezra 8:21-23 Ezra 8:21-23  Nehemiah - Solutions to Problems Nehemiah 1:4  Esther - Favor Esther 4:16

5. Examples of Fasting in the Bible  Daniel – Obedience/Understanding Daniel 1:8-16, 10:2-3 Daniel 1:8-16, 10:2-3  Jesus – Deliverance Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-21, Luke 9:37-42  Church Leaders – Sending / Appointing Elders Acts 13:1-3, Acts 14:23 Acts 13:1-3, Acts 14:23  People in Danger Acts 27:33-37 Acts 27:33-37

6. Corporate Fasting in the Bible I Samuel 7:5-6 I Samuel 7:5-6 2 Chronicles 20:2-4 2 Chronicles 20:2-4 Ezra 8:21-23 Ezra 8:21-23 Nehemiah 9:1-3 Nehemiah 9:1-3 Joel 1:13-14, 2:15-16 Joel 1:13-14, 2:15-16 Jonah 3:5-10 Jonah 3:5-10 Acts 13:1-3,14:23 Acts 13:1-3,14:23