“When you fast, do not be like the hypocrites.” Matthew 6:16 Jesus taught that we should not draw attention to ourselves when we fast. It is a private act of sacrificial worship that should not provide any room for religious pride. Jesus then reminded his disciples that, “Your Father who sees what is done in […]
“Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.” Acts 13:3 The first-century church in Antioch experienced a time of exciting growth when “a great number believed and turned to the Lord” (Acts 11:21). As a result, Barnabas and Saul came to teach the new believers. But along with the […]
“When you fast, do not be like the hypocrites.” Matthew 6:16 Jesus taught that we should not draw attention to ourselves when we fast. It is a private act of sacrificial worship that should not provide any room for religious pride. Jesus then reminded his disciples that, “Your Father who sees what is done in secret will […]
“When you fast, do not be like the hypocrites.” Matthew 6:16 Jesus taught that we should not draw attention to ourselves when we fast. It is a private act of sacrificial worship that should not provide any room for religious pride. Jesus then reminded his disciples that, “Your Father who sees what is done in […]
“Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.” Acts 13:3 The first-century church in Antioch experienced a time of exiting growth when “a great number believed and turned to the Lord” (Acts 11:21). As a result, Barnabas and Saul came to teach the new believers. But along with the […]