Understanding Fasting What is Fasting? Fasting and Prayer go hand in hand. Fasting is more than abstinence from food.

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Understanding Fasting

What is Fasting? Fasting and Prayer go hand in hand. Fasting is more than abstinence from food

The Origin of Fasting

Why Fast? The Holy Scriptures encourage us The Saints of old practised it As did the Saints of the New Testament The Lord Jesus Christ set an example

When should we fast?

Purpose Duration Prayer How to Fast

Absolute fast Abstinence from both food and water Total Fast Abstinence from food only, water taken. Partial Fast Daily Fast Types of Fast

WRONG! - Isaiah 58: 3-5 RIGHT! - Isaiah 58: 6-9 Wrong & Right Fasting!

Conclusion

This slideshow was made to accompany the study notes on fasting written by Pastor David Sola Oludoyi as part of HOPE’s All Praying Together resources. Pastor David is a Provincial Pastor and UK National Prayer Co-ordinator in the Redeemed Christian Church of God

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