The Fast That God Has Chosen
I-58 – Week 2
January 8, 2023
Key Scriptures
Key Points
- God points out the wrong way to fast.
- God points out that He doesn’t hear or reward certain attitudes of the fast.
- God desires transformation from fasting and prayer.
- Justice, mercy, and good deeds are God’s heart for the fast.
Discussion Questions
- How did your first week of the fast go?
- Have you increased your prayer life?
- Have you experienced any of the rewards/benefits of the fast?
- How about the challenges?
Rewards/Benefits of Fasting
- More personal time with God
- Resting in His presence
- Moving away from sin and into His will
- Transformation into His likeness
- Opportunities for mercy, grace, and forgiveness
- Breakthroughs from bondage
- Opportunities to witness
- Opportunities to give personally to another
- A more focused and disciplined walk
- Ministry opportunities
- Financial provision
Challenges of Fasting
- You will be tempted
- You will be tested
- You will be distracted