Mark 2:18-22

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- to abstain from- to abstain from- to abstain from- to abstain from- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- God called for a fast once a year - - God called for a fast once a year - Yom KippurYom Kippur- God called for a fast once a year - - God called for a fast once a year - Yom KippurYom Kippur- Several examples of fasting in the - Several examples of fasting in the BibleBible- Several examples of fasting in the - Several examples of fasting in the BibleBible

foodfoodfoodfoodand sometimes and sometimes waterwaterand sometimes and sometimes waterwater

So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.So he was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the Ten Commandments.

Exodus 34:28Exodus 34:28Exodus 34:28Exodus 34:28

So they gathered together at Mizpah, drew water, and poured it out before the Lord. And they fasted that day, and said there, “We have sinned against the Lord.” And Samuel judged the children of Israel at Mizpah.So they gathered together at Mizpah, drew water, and poured it out before the Lord. And they fasted that day, and said there, “We have sinned against the Lord.” And Samuel judged the children of Israel at Mizpah.

1 Samuel 7:61 Samuel 7:61 Samuel 7:61 Samuel 7:6

And they mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.And they mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.


David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground.David therefore pleaded with God for the child, and David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground.


Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar” (which is En Gedi).Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar” (which is En Gedi).

2 Chronicles 20:22 Chronicles 20:22 Chronicles 20:22 Chronicles 20:2

And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

2 Chronicles 20:32 Chronicles 20:32 Chronicles 20:32 Chronicles 20:3

Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.Then I set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.

Daniel 9:3Daniel 9:3Daniel 9:3Daniel 9:3

In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

Daniel 10:2–3Daniel 10:2–3Daniel 10:2–3Daniel 10:2–3

Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions.Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions.

Ezra 8:21Ezra 8:21Ezra 8:21Ezra 8:21

Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the kingThen Esther told them to reply to Mordecai: “Go, gather all the Jews who are present in Shushan, and fast for me; neither eat nor drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will fast likewise. And so I will go to the king

Esther 4:15–16Esther 4:15–16Esther 4:15–16Esther 4:15–16

So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.

Nehemiah 1:4Nehemiah 1:4Nehemiah 1:4Nehemiah 1:4

Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; Gather the elders And all the inhabitants of the land Into the house of the Lord your God, And cry out to the Lord.Consecrate a fast, Call a sacred assembly; Gather the elders And all the inhabitants of the land Into the house of the Lord your God, And cry out to the Lord.

Joel 1:14Joel 1:14Joel 1:14Joel 1:14

So the people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least of them.So the people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least of them.

Jonah 3:5Jonah 3:5Jonah 3:5Jonah 3:5

And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry.And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry.

Matthew 4:2Matthew 4:2Matthew 4:2Matthew 4:2

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Acts 13:2Acts 13:2Acts 13:2Acts 13:2

Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.


So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.



- to abstain from food and sometimes - to abstain from food and sometimes waterwater- to abstain from food and sometimes - to abstain from food and sometimes waterwater- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- God called for a fast once a year - - God called for a fast once a year - Yom KippurYom Kippur- God called for a fast once a year - - God called for a fast once a year - Yom KippurYom Kippur- Several examples of fasting in the - Several examples of fasting in the BibleBible- Several examples of fasting in the - Several examples of fasting in the BibleBible- Jesus expects we will fast- Jesus expects we will fast- Jesus expects we will fast- Jesus expects we will fast

“Moreover, when you fast“Moreover, when you fast

Matthew Matthew 6:166:16Matthew Matthew 6:166:16

“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

Matthew Matthew 6:166:16Matthew Matthew 6:166:16

But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Matthew 6:17–18Matthew 6:17–18Matthew 6:17–18Matthew 6:17–18


- to abstain from food and sometimes - to abstain from food and sometimes waterwater- to abstain from food and sometimes - to abstain from food and sometimes waterwater- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- Biblically - not a lot of guidelines on- God called for a fast once a year - - God called for a fast once a year - Yom KippurYom Kippur- God called for a fast once a year - - God called for a fast once a year - Yom KippurYom Kippur- Several examples of fasting in the - Several examples of fasting in the BibleBible- Several examples of fasting in the - Several examples of fasting in the BibleBible- Jesus expects we will fast- Jesus expects we will fast- Jesus expects we will fast- Jesus expects we will fast


Fasting is not Earning God’s favorFasting is not Earning God’s favorFasting is not Earning God’s favorFasting is not Earning God’s favor

v.3 - their fasting is not v.3 - their fasting is not “working”“working”v.3 - their fasting is not v.3 - their fasting is not “working”“working”v.5 - fasting is NOT about making v.5 - fasting is NOT about making voice heardvoice heardv.5 - fasting is NOT about making v.5 - fasting is NOT about making voice heardvoice heardv.6 - fasting is about dealingv.6 - fasting is about dealing with our own selfishnesswith our own selfishnessv.6 - fasting is about dealingv.6 - fasting is about dealing with our own selfishnesswith our own selfishness


Fasting is not Earning God’s favorFasting is not Earning God’s favorFasting is not Earning God’s favorFasting is not Earning God’s favorFasting is not Burden by BlessingFasting is not Burden by BlessingFasting is not Burden by BlessingFasting is not Burden by Blessing

For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.


The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’

Luke 18:11–12Luke 18:11–12Luke 18:11–12Luke 18:11–12

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.


Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:29–Matthew 11:29–3030Matthew 11:29–Matthew 11:29–3030

For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.

1 John 5:31 John 5:31 John 5:31 John 5:3



Fasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Burden by BlessingFasting is not Burden by BlessingFasting is not Burden by BlessingFasting is not Burden by Blessing

Fasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but Relational

8:19 - Joyful feasts instead8:19 - Joyful feasts instead8:19 - Joyful feasts instead8:19 - Joyful feasts instead

v.3 - should we keep fasting as v.3 - should we keep fasting as have donehave donev.3 - should we keep fasting as v.3 - should we keep fasting as have donehave donev.5 - are you really fasting for Godv.5 - are you really fasting for Godv.5 - are you really fasting for Godv.5 - are you really fasting for Godv.8 - what God wants is changed, v.8 - what God wants is changed, unselfish livesunselfish livesv.8 - what God wants is changed, v.8 - what God wants is changed, unselfish livesunselfish lives

Fasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but RelationalFasting is not Ritual but Relational

Danger of old wineskins/clothesDanger of old wineskins/clothesDanger of old wineskins/clothesDanger of old wineskins/clothes

Jesus pictures actions from a Jesus pictures actions from a relationshiprelationshipJesus pictures actions from a Jesus pictures actions from a relationshiprelationshipBridegroom, friends, with them, Bridegroom, friends, with them, with themwith themBridegroom, friends, with them, Bridegroom, friends, with them, with themwith themAny fasting should be guided by Any fasting should be guided by relationshiprelationshipAny fasting should be guided by Any fasting should be guided by relationshiprelationshipMen have tendency to make rituals, Men have tendency to make rituals, legalismlegalismMen have tendency to make rituals, Men have tendency to make rituals, legalismlegalismGod is calling us into relationshipGod is calling us into relationshipGod is calling us into relationshipGod is calling us into relationshipNEW verses OLD - fresh, aliveNEW verses OLD - fresh, aliveNEW verses OLD - fresh, aliveNEW verses OLD - fresh, alive




What is What is ??What is What is ??Why do/don’t you Why do/don’t you ??Why do/don’t you Why do/don’t you ??

is not Earning God’s favoris not Earning God’s favor is not Earning God’s favoris not Earning God’s favor

is not Ritual but Relationalis not Ritual but Relational is not Ritual but Relationalis not Ritual but Relational is not Burden by Blessingis not Burden by Blessing is not Burden by Blessingis not Burden by Blessing




For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath.For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath.

John 5:16John 5:16John 5:16John 5:16

But Jesus answered them, “My Father has been working until now, and I have been working.”But Jesus answered them, “My Father has been working until now, and I have been working.”


Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.


For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel.For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel.





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Mark 2:18-22