What Is Fasting?Sample

Fasting: How is the Holy Spirit moving in and through you?

SCRIPTURE: 

Fasting is found throughout the Bible. Consider some of the following passages: 

1) Nehemiah 9:1-5 -Returning to God; 2) Esther 4:12-17 - Asking for God's help; 3) Psalm 69:9-16 - Humbling yourself before God;4) Isaiah 58:1-14 - Helping other people; 5) Jeremiah 36:8-10 Uniting together; 6) Daniel 9:1-6 - Seeking God's mercy; 7) Joel 2:12-13 - Experiencing renewal; 8) Zechariah 8:18-23 -Increasing joy and power; 9) Matthew 6:16-18 - Following Jesus;10) Luke 2:36-38 - Listening to God; 11) Acts 13:1-3 -Empowered by God;12) Acts 14:21-23 - Raising up leaders.