Biblical fasting

The Purpose of Biblical fasting

1. To seek “a right way” (direction from God) (Ezra 8:21-23)

2. To seek God’s guidance (Judges 20:26)

3. To express grief (after Saul’s death) (1 Samuel 31:13)

4. To seek deliverance or protection (2 Chronicles 20:3–4)

5. To express repentance and a return to God (1 Samuel 7:6)

6. To humble oneself before God (1 Kings 21:27–29)

7. To express concern for the work of God (Nehemiah 1:34)

8. To minister to the needs of others (Isaiah 58:3–7)

9. To overcome temptation and dedicate yourself to God (Matthew 4:1–11)

10. To express love and worship for God (Luke 2:37)

True biblical fasting will ALWAYS result in a new Spiritual experience!!!