2022 Challenge: Fasting

Fasting sets the captive free, and creates Christlikeness.

1. THE PURPOSE OF FASTING

   1. Fasting without humility (Isaiah 58:1-5)
      1. Not an act that replaces sin
      2. God has no pleasure in false humility
   2. Fasting with humility
      1. Looses the bonds of sin
      2. Frees the slave
      3. Ministry happens
      4. Your prayers are answered

2. THE PLAN OF FASTING

   1. Daniel
   2. Partial
   3. Complete
   4. Times ranges

3. THE POWER OF FASTING (Isaiah 58:6-7)

1. Breaks the bond of sin (Romans 6:6)
2. To have resources to share
3. To house the homeless
4. Provide clothing
5. To be honest with yourself

4. THE RESULT OF FASTING (Isaiah 58:8-14)
   1. God fills you with Himself
   2. God answers your prayers
   3. God will provide your needs
   4. God will become your delight

What about you?

1. Commit yourself to 40 days of fasting in 2022.
2. Find and implement a plan to accomplish the goal of 40 days.
3. Study the purpose and power of fasting in Isaiah 58.

Links for fasting:

https://danielfastjourney.com/blog/2022-ultimate-daniel-fast-journey-guide?format=amp

https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/1927/prayer_fasting5.pdf

https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/spiritual-growth/fasting/biblical-fasting.html

https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-the-bible-say-about-fasting.html