The men of Jabesh-gilead fasted for seven days to morn Saul and his sons.

Source: 1^st Samuel 31:11-13

In the sermon on the mount what did Jesus say about fasting?

He said we are not to fast openly but secretly. We fast for God, not to show off for other people.

Source: Matthew 6:16-18

When Daniel was placed in the lions den the King fasted out of concern for Daniel. What is the King’s name?

This was King Darius, he honored and respected Daniel.

Source: Daniel 6:18

Moses when he received the law and Jesus when he was tempted by the devil fasted the same number of days. How many days did they fast?

Jesus and Moses fasted for forty days. That is part of the reason Lent is 40 days long.

Source: Exodus 34:28 for Moses Mathew 4:2, Luke 4:2 for Jesus

The people of Nineveh fasted after Jonah told them of God’s judgment. Why did they fast?

The people of Nineveh fasted as a sign of repentance also to ask God for mercy. God did grant them mercy this time.

Source: Jonah 3:5-8

Hello,

A pretty much normal week. Thankfully my wife’s breathing is better.

We are in the season of Lent. The biggest thing for Lent is the concept of fasting. This is an ancient practice that is used to ask God for something and or sharpen our faith by focusing on God. So we are going to do a week on Fasting.

The picture this week is. Title: The Sermon on the Mount Artist: Carl Heinrich Bloch Date: 1877 Copyright: Public Domain Source: Wikimedia Commons

Thanks for reading also I hope you had a good day at church.

Dave