Fasting

Restoration of True Worship

In Isaiah’s day Israel had become perplexed by God’s indifference toward them. They had prayed and even fasted and yet God seemed to ignore them (v. 1). They even appeared eager to know God and His ways. They attended worship services faithfully (v. 2a). They participated in worship …

Pharisees Think There is Merit in Fasting

The Pharisees seemed to think there was real merit in the act of fasting. Only one fast day was prescribed in the Old Testament Law which was the Day of Atonement (Lev. 23:27). However, the Jews added many fast days to their calendar. By the time of Christ, the Pharisees were fas …

IllustrationPrayer And Fasting Conference

Church bulletin – National Prayer and Fasting Conference announcement: “The cost to attend the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” (Source Unknown). …

IllustrationA New Lawyer Tries to Impress His First Client

A brand new lawyer in his brand new office on his first day in practice sees a prospective client walk in the door. He decides he should look busy, so he picks up the phone and starts talking: “Look, Harry, about that amalgamation deal. I think I better run down to the …