He was not legalistic in regard to fasts but probably kept the main Jewish fasts.
Matthew 4:2
After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.
He fasted forty and forty nights just prior to the great temptations:
Matthew 4:2
After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.
He warned against the abuse of fasting:
Matthew 6:16
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full.
He taught that His disciples would fast after His departure:
Mark 2:20
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast.
He gave some instructions regarding proper fasting:
Matthew 6:17-18
17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
18 so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
He associated prayer with fasting:
Mark 9:29
He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”
Psalm 19:1-2
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.
Thoughts on Today's Verse....
God's voice is always speaking. His witnesses give testimony to his glory, majesty, and creative grace. The universe shouts with joy that behind its intricate beauty and paralyzing powers is the One who gave it life, purpose, and intention.
Matthew 4:2
After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.
He fasted forty and forty nights just prior to the great temptations:
Matthew 4:2
After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.
He warned against the abuse of fasting:
Matthew 6:16
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth; they have received their reward in full.
He taught that His disciples would fast after His departure:
Mark 2:20
But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast.
He gave some instructions regarding proper fasting:
Matthew 6:17-18
17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face,
18 so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
He associated prayer with fasting:
Mark 9:29
He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.”
Psalm 19:1-2
Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.
Thoughts on Today's Verse....
God's voice is always speaking. His witnesses give testimony to his glory, majesty, and creative grace. The universe shouts with joy that behind its intricate beauty and paralyzing powers is the One who gave it life, purpose, and intention.
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