Feb 28, 2025 · Christian fasting — what does the Bible say? Why should we fast? Does the New Testament command Christians to fast?

Jan 2, 2026 · With the different types of fasting in mind, how to fast depends greatly on what type of fasting you are doing. Always ask God for wisdom (James 1:5) in regards to how and for …

Jan 4, 2022 · Usually, fasting is the abstaining from food for a certain period of time. There are different types of fasting in the Bible, however, and not all of them involve food. Many people …

Jan 4, 2022 · Although the connection between prayer and fasting is not specifically explained in Scripture, a common thread connecting the two seems to run through all the instances of …

Jan 4, 2022 · Why did Jesus fast? What was the significance of Jesus’ fasting? Why did Jesus fast during the forty days of temptation?

Jan 5, 2022 · What are some Bible verses about fasting? What are some of the most well-known Bible verses about fasting?

Apr 15, 2025 · Question What is the meaning of Lent? Answer Lent is a period of fasting, moderation, and self-denial traditionally observed by Catholics and some Protestant …

Jan 4, 2022 · “In every province to which the edict and order of the king came, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, weeping, and wailing. Many lay in sackcloth and …

Jan 4, 2022 · The Daniel Fast is a partial fast based on two accounts of the prophet Daniel fasting. When done as a fast, it is intended to be a time of drawing closer to God. The Daniel …

May 30, 2025 · Later, the disciples privately asked Jesus why they could not cast out the unclean spirit (Mark 9:28), and Jesus replied that this particular kind could only come out “by prayer …