Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is practiced by all the major religions in the world. In fact, it is also currently a health craze, intermittent fasting is being touted as a cure for almost anything that ails you. It is true that fasting has health benefits but the fasting that Jesus is talking about in our text today is a Spiritual Discipline designed for us to seek out the presence and power of God.

Discussion Questions:

What has captured your attention or heart?
What do you need to set aside so that you can focus of God?
How can fasting help you to realign your priorities?
Is it ok to let other people know you are fasting?
What did Jesus mean when he said, “But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face”?

Prayer Points:

Pray that God will reveal the thing that has captured your attention
Pray that Sound City Bible Church will desire to feast on the Word and Will of God
Pray for those in the world that are suffering and struggling
Pray for an opportunity to minister the Gospel to someone this week