Bible Study

Topic: Re-21 Day Prayer and Fasting to be

commenced on the 22nd of February to the 14th of
March 2021
Introduction:
My task tonight is to refresh your mind with some
boundaries concerning the 21 Day Chain Fast which we will
be embarking on as a church starting 22 nd of February
2021.
By now I believe, most persons should have in their
possession the 12 page document which was sent out
through the church email to your emails.
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 Introduction Cont’D
• I would love to have every member
participating but that might not be possible
for one reason or another, but the remnant
which will be participating this information is
good for you.
• Remember it is a refresher so some of the
information you would know them already.

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 What is Biblical Fasting?
• It is to abstain from all or some kind of food or drink,
especially as a religious observance.
• However, most importantly it is the condition of the
heart with God. Various person fast for various reason or
motive, such as:
1. Hindu Fast
2. Buddhist Fast
3. Muslim Fast
4. Mohandas Gandhi – Political Protest, & the list can go
on.

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 Question?
Why Fast? and the purpose of it for believers and
examples in scriptures.
• One of the main purpose for fasting given in the
scripture, actually strikes directly at the heart of
our self centeredness (to feel independent and
self sufficient).
• Humility is not a quality that comes naturally to
us.
• Fasting is a scriptural means ordained by God
for us to humble ourselves before Him.
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 Question Cont’D
• Psalms 35 vs 13
- “But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing
was sackcloth: I humbled my soul with fasting; and
my prayer returned into mine own bosom.”
- David recognized this connection when he said,
“I humbled my soul with fasting”
- James 4 vs 10 – Humble yourself before the Lord
and He will lift you up.

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 Cont’D
A very key scripture in the Old Testament:
Joel 2 vs 12 & 13
• “Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye
even to me with all your heart, and with fasting,
and with weeping, and with mourning:”
• “And rend your heart, and not your garments,
and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is
gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of
great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”

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 Cont’D
• Look at what constitutes or the ingredients of the
fast.
1. Turning of the heart to God – Turn ye even to me with
all your Heart.
2. Abstain from food – and with fasting.
3. The brokenness of self – and with weeping & with
mourning
4. The afflicting of Soul – and rend your heart & not your
garments.
5. The submitting of oneself to God – and turn unto the
lord your God.
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 The Result:
• God who is gracious and merciful will show great
kindness for He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger
and great in kindness.
• This stands distinct from Hunger Strike or Dieting to
lose weight etc.
• Biblical fasting always centers on spiritual purpose.
• Matthew 6 vs 16
“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a
sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they
may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They
have their reward.”
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 Cont’D
• Notice it is not if I must fast but when you fast, it
is expected of us to do it. It is apart of our
Christian discipline.
• Now with, God’s guidance we have decided to
embark on a 21 Day Chain Fast from:
6 a.m - 6 p.m
6 p.m – 6 a.m , round the clock with a
minimum of not less than three (3) person per
shift. Hoping to have that. Possibility exists some
person may not be able to do 12 hour.
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 Cont’D
• But whatever you can do, let us know so we can
structure the detail properly.
• There are various prayer point, with scripture
and thought within the twelve (12) page
document, so you can stay focused.
• Persons with medical issues, Dr. Tsahai will
address that.

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 Cont’D
• Some Key Advise ( What can I take during the fast)
1. Water. Room Temperature.
2. Coconut Water
3. Boil the carrot & drink the water no salt.
Restricted Food & Other things
4. Dairy Product- (milk & cheese etc)
5. Meat – Bacon, Red Meat
6. Sugar
7. Deep Fried Food (KFC)
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 Cont’D
• Married people have a clear understanding with
each other, because you may choose different
days.
• Single people you should not have a problem.
• It would be wise to have an understanding in
the household especially if others in the family
are not Christians.

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 Cont’D
• Finally:
Fasting is a spiritual discipline, if we are going to reap the benefits.
1. There must be a purpose
2. There must be commitment of abstinence
3. There must be humbleness of heart
4. There must be confession and repentance of sins
5. There must be reading of the word of God
6. There must be adequate time for Prayer
7. There must be expectations of getting a result

Please Enjoy your Fast.

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