Great People of God who have Fasted-Jehoshaphat-Daniel-Esther-Nehemiah-JESUS

Why Did Jesus Fast?I. To Stay Connected with His Heavenly Father-As human beings, when things are going good . . . we find ourselves becoming confident, a little arrogant, a little prideful.-Jesus wanted to stay humble, focused, connected with His Heavenly Father-He goes to the wilderness for 40 days and nights, fasts and prays

Why Did Jesus Fast?II. To Prepare for His Earthly Ministry3 Things You Need for Ministry-A Minister-A Receiver-The Spirit of GodQ --- In order to connect with His Father’s presence, power and activity, what does Jesus do?-He goes to the wilderness for 40 days and nights, fasts and prays

Why Did Jesus Fast?III. To Do Battle with the DevilDANIEL 10Q --- What spiritual weapon did Jesus employ to overcome the Devil when he attacked Him?-Fasting and prayer

Why Did Jesus Fast?IV. To Show Us the Way-If we have directions, if we have examples, if we have an illustration, we can do just about anything.-The greatest example that you and I have as children of God of . . . holiness, godliness, godly living . . . is the person of Jesus Christ.-He challenges us by His example to be people who involve ourselves in the very neglected discipline of fasting.