John Mark Comer Teachings Offering | Fasting E1
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Aug 2, 2024 Fasting is explored as a deeply spiritual practice, with roots in early Christianity. It isn't about bio-hacking but exposing our weaknesses for divine connection. The journey involves vulnerability and the significance of viewing our bodies in faith. Practical tips for building community and navigating fasting challenges are offered. The discussion emphasizes unconditional love and the inherent worth of individuals, urging listeners to seek spiritual guidance through fasting.
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Fasting's Decline
- Despite Jesus' emphasis on fasting, it's become uncommon in modern Western Christianity.
- You're more likely to hear about it from other sources than Christian leaders.
Defining Fasting
- Fasting is abstaining from food, not other things like social media or specific types of food.
- It involves drinking water, with varying durations, and isn't a diet cleanse.
Fasting's Symbolism
- Early Christians shifted fasting days to Wednesdays and Fridays to commemorate Jesus' betrayal and crucifixion.
- This embodied their participation in Christ's suffering and symbolized dying to self-will for life in God.