2. Discover the Nations March 10-13 (spring break!) conference registration dorm housing free parking pass 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners (int’l food!) scholarships available! Only $81 if you register by Tuesday, Feb. 8!

3. The Power & Practics of Fasting

10. 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

11. John 6:55 For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink.

12. Matthew 9:14-15 Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 15 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the Bridegroom mourn while He is with them? The time will come when the Bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.”

13. Isaiah 66:2 This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.

14. James 4:6 God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble

15. Ps. 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good” Ps. 16:11 “In Your presence is fullness of joy”

16. Luke 9:23 If anyone would come after Me he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

17. Galatians 6:24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.

18. John 15:7 If you remain in Me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.

19. Matthew 17:21 [footnote] But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.

20. Types of Fasts 1. Water only

21. Types of Fasts 1.Water only 2.Juices

22. Types of Fasts 1.Water only 2.Juices 3.Daniel Fast

23. Types of Fasts 1.Water only 2.Juices 3.Daniel Fast 4.Absolute

25. 1 Corinthians 8:8 But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.

26. Hebrews 11:6 “…anyone who comes to him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”

27. Feb 8-11 (Furnace Prayer to Friday dinner) Purpose: Hunger for God! Preparation for Pastor Evelyn Gipson Future needs of PXA Personal needs PXA Corporate Fast!