In this episode of Marked by Grace, Pastor Heath Lambert answers a listener question in two parts: what is the significance of fasting, and are Christians required to do it? He explains that fasting means withholding food (or another good gift) in order to shift focus from the gift to the Giver. He then walks through what the New Testament actually teaches about fasting as a spiritual practice, showing that while fasting is assumed throughout Scripture, it is never commanded the way prayer is commanded.
00:13 This week's topic: the significance and requirements of fasting
01:23 What fasting actually means: withholding food to focus on the Giver
02:21 Is fasting required of Christians?
03:07 Matthew 6:16-18: Jesus teaches on fasting in the Sermon on the Mount
04:14 The New Testament assumes fasting but never commands it
05:12 Why the lack of a command gives Christians freedom
06:37 Ephesians 6:18 and the command to pray at all times
07:04 Why fasting pairs with prayer but is not required like prayer is
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