Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture identifies a number of situations in which fasting is appropriate. 1 Chronicles 10:11-12Situations in which fasting is appropriate Bereavement See also 2 Samuel 1:11-12; 3:31-35pp 1Sa 31:11-13 Esther 4:3See also Distress 1 Samuel 1:7; 20:341 Kings 21:4-6 Psalms 109:24 Daniel 6:18 Acts 27:33 1 Samuel 7:5-6 See also Penitence Nehemiah 9:1-3Daniel 9:3-6 Daniel 9:20 Joel 1:13-14; 2:12-15 Daniel identifies himself with the sin of the people Jonah 3:5-92 Samuel 12:15-17 See also Seeking God's intervention 2 Chronicles 20:2-4Ezra 8:21 Esther 4:15-16 Psalms 35:13-14 Judges 20:26-28 See also Seeking guidance Deuteronomy 9:9Daniel 9:1-3,20-23; 10:1-2,12 Acts 13:1-3 Moses fasts before the revelation of the Law Acts 23:12-13The church receives direction through the Holy Spirit while fasting. See also Indicating earnestness 5797 bereavement, comfort in6624 confession of sin 8124 guidance 8162 spiritual vitality 8276 humility |
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