1. When you fast.

“Fasting is a God-appointed means for the flowing of His grace and power that we can afford to neglect no longer.” (God’s Chosen Fast, Wallis, 32)

2. Why we fast.

“Fasting from food may be difficult for some, but that is child’s play compared with fasting for the development of God’s purpose in your life. Fasting means concentration.” (Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, Chambers, 55)

“Fasting helps to express, to deepen, and to confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, to sacrifice ourselves to attain what we seek for the kingdom of God.” Andrew Murray (God’s Chosen Fast, Wallis, 50).

3. Who we should be during a fast.

“that God's name be hallowed or revered, that his kingdom come, that his will be done on earth the way it's done in heaven. That is the main reward God gives for our fasting.” John Piper https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/fasting-for-the-fathers-reward

Sermon Questions

1. Have you considered fasting? What has worked for you? Why have you or haven't you fasted?

2. What do you feel is the ultimate reason for fasting?

3. Discuss the difference between fasting from food/drink and fasting from something else (social media, a certain game, books, etc). Are these as valuable or as important?

4. Who should fast? Is it a sin if we don't fast?

5. Discuss Biblical examples of fasting.

6. What did God prompt you to do as you heard this message?