Introduction: Recap: Last Episode we spoke about the reasons and benefits of fasting Key Scripture- Mt 6:17-18. Isa 58 (Contemporary English Version) As good as fasting is it may not work if not done as prescribed. DON’TS SIN Isa 58V2, 4,10, Isa 59 v1-3 Religious approach– Matt 6v1 Isa 58v5 Prayerlessness. DO’S Humble yourself 2Chr […]
Introduction Recap: Last Episode we discussed the definition of fasting, Historical background, and the reasons for Fasting. IMPERATIVE OF FASTING Key Scripture: Isaiah 58 Verses 8,9,11,&12 BENEFITS OF FASTING To humble yourself before God. Ps 35v13 Refocus, sobriety, reflection, change of perspective. Spiritual mode. Fasting increases the power of prayer several times over. Fasting is
INTRODUCTION Background to the Teaching The practice of fasting is as old as humanity the school of the natural philosopher, Asclepiades, for curative purposes. The Roman historian, Plutarch, said, “Instead of using medicine, fast a day.” Traces of ancient fasting are to be found in ancient Chinese and Hindu writings, The Native American Indians also
TEXT: 2 Corinthians. 4:13; Proverbs 6:2 Faith must be confessedThere is Power in What You Say! (Prov. 6:2). Some examples of “Speaking Faith”: God (Gen 1:2a), Jesus (Mark 11:22-23), Abraham (Rom. 4:17-22). Speaking brings SalvationGod is just waiting for you to begin to speak in faith so you can have what you say! (Rom 10:8-9),
TEXT: Matthew 13:31-32 Two Kinds of Faitha. Gift of Faith (1 Corinthians 12:9). This is the sovereign impartation of a Gift of Faith from God to you.b. Developed Faith. The other is the developed faith in you. In developed faith, if you start out with “5-cent” faith and it grows to “75-cent” faith — then
Text: Matthew 17:14-17 Quality, not quantity-Jesus: Matthew 17:17• Here Jesus used a mustard seed as a measure of quantity.Measure of Quality• Matt. 13:31. Jesus was telling us that it is not the quantity of the faith that matters, but the quality/potency. If a person has the right kind of faith in even the amount of
Focal Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight”Note: Faith is a life not an incidence in your life. Faith is not MAGIC: Act 10:34• Faith works by defined principles (Acts 8:18-20; Acts 19:14-6).• It flows out of intimacy & divine relationship with God. Faith is ACTIVE never static: James 1:22•
Introduction What then is Faith? Heb. 11:1 Faith is believing that God is trustworthy to do what he says he will do What faith is NOT Faith is not positive thinking. It is not feel-good psychology, it’s not mind-over-matter. Bible faith Is related to God & his word (Integrity). Faith is not Sight. Sight and faith
