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Fast are a part of the Hebrew culture and the practice of Worshipping God that the apostles followed. The nation of Israel did not always have more than enough.
Isaiah 58:5 KJV Is it such a fast that I have chosen ? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?
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∙ 12y agoFor spending your while time or day with God doing nothing else (as in eating or meeting people etc.) but praying to him.
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If you are fasting can you eat meat?
No, the purpose of fasting is to not eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
What does the Bible teach on fasting?
everything
What effects do Christians believe fasting has?
Makes you lose weight. The purpose of fasting, of any type, is to use the time you have freed to listen and talk to God. As with any relationship, the more together time you have, the stronger the bond.
How many times is fasting mentioned in the Bible?
Fasting is mentioned 17 times in the Bible; fasting(s) 4 times; fasted 15 times. In the King James version the word - fasting - appears 17 times the word - fastings - appears 4 time and the word - fast - appears 85 times the word - fasted - appears 15 times the word - fastest - appears once
How many times does the bible mention about fasting?
70
How many time is the word purpose used in the NIV Bible?
35
Does secretion other than sperm spoils fasting in Islam?
No, It doesn't spoil fasting if happened coincidentally and not intentionally or on purpose.
Should you tell people when you are fasting?
The bible says that it is to be in secret with the Lord.
How do you seek answers from a Christian view?
by fasting,praying and knowing the will of god through the bible.
I'm fasting and in Sweden..can you give me the time span for the fasting day?
From sunrise to sunset
What is the farrah of fasting?
There is no information available for who the Farrah of fasting is. However, Farrah is a girls name and fasting is when you replace meals with a time of prayer and medication.
Is lent a time of fasting?
yes
