Did Jesus Command Christians to Fast?
In this helpful teaching segment, Pastor Mike from Focal Point Ministries responds to a listener who was told that Jesus commanded Christians to fast. Pastor Mike carefully explains the context of Matthew 6, showing how Jesus’ words were spoken under the Old Covenant, where fasting—especially on the Day of Atonement—was already assumed for first-century Jews. He clarifies that fasting is not a command for Christians today, that God is not disappointed if a believer has never fasted, and that fasting should never be viewed as a way to manipulate God. Instead, when practiced, fasting can be a voluntary tool to focus the heart on prayer—always with wisdom and concern for health. This episode brings freedom, balance, and biblical accuracy to a common question.
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The world is wearing out Christians. More and more are saying that spiritual matters rarely come up in their conversations with other believers. Our culture hasn't silenced us, we have talked ourselves into silence. Where Christians should be having an impact, they are stepping aside instead of stepping up.
If you want to break your silence and shine a light into this culture, be sure to request the book Making a Difference by R.C. Sproul.
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Featured Offer
The world is wearing out Christians. More and more are saying that spiritual matters rarely come up in their conversations with other believers. Our culture hasn't silenced us, we have talked ourselves into silence. Where Christians should be having an impact, they are stepping aside instead of stepping up.
If you want to break your silence and shine a light into this culture, be sure to request the book Making a Difference by R.C. Sproul.
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Join us each Friday as Pastor Mike tackles hard-hitting questions Christians face in the modern world. Arm yourself for your next challenging conversation by getting relevant, biblical answers on hot topics of the day.
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