PPT-Matthew 6 : 16-18 (NKJV) 16  “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites,

Matthew 6 1618 NKJV 16  Moreover when you fast do not be like the hypocrites with a sad countenance For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting Assuredly I say to you they have their reward. (NKJV). 16 . “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. . 18. . (NKJV). 16.  . “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. . “Your Disciples Do Not Fast?” . . Mark 2:18-22 . SIGNS OF THE TIMES. COMPARISON, . . CONFORMITY . (Romans 12:1,2. );. . CENSORING,. . CONDEMNING. A Word for Today: . Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV) . 1 . Event Change: “Prayer and Fast” now “Praise and Prayer”. Discussion Question:. Groups of 2-3 people. Do we actually fast for Prayer and Fast?. If so, why?. If not, why?. What did we learn?. Fasting. (Mat. 16:5-12; Mk. 8:14-21). They Were Set In Their Beliefs. (Matthew 16:1-4) Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven. He answered and said to them, "When it is evening you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red'; "and in the morning, 'It will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening.' Hypocrites! You know how to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times. "A wicked and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign shall be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah." And He left them and departed. (NKJV). Prayer . and Fasting . 2015. January 4-11. Jesus Instructed His Disciples. Matthew 6:16 (NKJV). . . “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. . Matthew 5:17-20. We live in a Republic governed by the rule of law. We have witnessed a grave departure from the principles that established this nation. Yet we are best served when we live by the established laws. Matthew 24:45-51. We are all familiar with the benefits of being prepared. …. Observed in our educational experiences. Noted in the Boy Scout’s motto: Be Prepared!. Experienced through inadequate preparation. Matthew 6:1-4. The Spring of 1990. …. A college tour with a half dozen students. It was a memorable trip. …. One of his stated ambitions.... T. o have a university building named after him!. A particular Scripture came to mind.... What is fasting?. Dictionary.com -. “Abstain . from all or some kinds of food or drink, especially as a . religious observance.” . . Synonyms. : eat nothing, abstain from food, refrain from eating, go without food, go hungry, starve oneself; . What is a fast?. Fasting is the abstaining from food and drink for a spiritual . reason.. What does it mean to fast?. It is a . sabbath. of solemn rest for you, and you shall afflict your souls. It is a statute forever. “...when you give to the poor...when you pray...whenever you . fast. ....”. “Fasting”. “. [Fasting is] abstinence from . anything. which is . legitimate. in and of itself for the sake of some special . Prayer . and Fasting . 2015. January 4-11. Jesus Instructed His Disciples. Matthew 6:16 (NKJV). . . “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. . God’s Call to Fast and Pray:. Matthew . 6:5-8.  . “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. .