Prayer and Fasting |
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| Author:
| Martin, David |
| Series title: | How to Pray Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4936-5257-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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During His time on earth Jesus taught His disciples the principles of the Kingdom of God. In the sermon on the mount a triplet of principles is presented; "when ye pray...", "when ye give..." and "when ye fast..."Jesus did not say if you fast, but when. He placed fasting alongside prayer and giving as a normal and expected part of Christian lifestyle.Concerning Prayer with fasting Jesus taught:"...whenever you are fasting, do not look gloomy and sour and dreary like the hypocrites, for...
More DescriptionDuring His time on earth Jesus taught His disciples the principles of the Kingdom of God. In the sermon on the mount a triplet of principles is presented; "when ye pray...", "when ye give..." and "when ye fast..."Jesus did not say if you fast, but when. He placed fasting alongside prayer and giving as a normal and expected part of Christian lifestyle.Concerning Prayer with fasting Jesus taught:"...whenever you are fasting, do not look gloomy and sour and dreary like the hypocrites, for they put on a dismal countenance, that their fasting may be apparent to and seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full already. But when you fast, perfume your head and wash your face, So that your fasting may not be noticed by men but by your Father, Who sees in secret; and your Father, Who sees in secret, will reward you in the open."(Matthew 6:6-18 AMP)Please do note that, if we fast rightly, there is a promised reward from heaven. Fasting comes with many benefits, which we shall discover as we dig into the wonderful Word of God in this study. Be prepared to be encouraged, and for expectancy to be born in your heart, as you read!Covering the subject of fasting with prayer in detail David's book covers everything you need to know to successfully enter into a fast, and exercise your faith for great results.Chapters include:What is fasting?Jesus Teaching and Example in Fasting.Fasting in the early church.Different kinds of fast.The duration of a fast.How to position your heart attitude during a fast.The benefits of fasting (there are many).Practical Guidelines for fasting.and more...In his usual easy to read and understand style Pastor David Lee Martin brings this subject alive with significance and faith.