Cadence: The Enduring Rhythm of Holy Disciplines Fast: The Discipline of Fasting Matthew 4:1–4.

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Cadence: The Enduring Rhythm of Holy Disciplines Fast: The Discipline of Fasting Matthew 4:1–4

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Learning Goals Explore: Students will understand that Jesus fasted from food in order to focus on God in preparation for what was to come. Transform: Students will choose to fast from something in their lives in order to focus on God.

Transcript of Cadence: The Enduring Rhythm of Holy Disciplines Fast: The Discipline of Fasting Matthew 4:1–4.

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Cadence: The Enduring Rhythm of Holy Disciplines

Fast: The Discipline of FastingMatthew 4:1–4

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Memory VerseJesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Matthew 4:4

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Learning GoalsExplore: Students will understand that Jesus fasted from food in order to focus on God in preparation for what was to come.

Transform: Students will choose to fast from something in their lives in order to focus on God.

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Discussion• Why can’t our relationship with God grow deeper if it doesn’t receive quality time and commitment?

• How did Jesus use fasting to strengthen His relationship with God?

• How can fasting help us to focus on our relationship with God?

• Why should acts of spiritual discipline (in this case fasting) be done in private?

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Key Study1. Fasting is between you and God. Matthew 4:1

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Key Study2. Fasting focuses your heart and attention on God alone. Matthew 4:2

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Key Study3. Fasting strengthens and prepares you spiritually Matthew 4:3–4