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. Therefore I say My is a great help and blessing to me is patient kind humble smart wise pleasant joyful attractive understanding unselfish faithful honest loyal healthy energetic strong accurate dependable a great a great and a great blessing to V-JSAT2-May-15SUN3-May-15MON4-May-15V-BTUE5-May-15V-L/BV-JWED6-May-15THU7-May-15FRI8-May-15V-L/BV-JSAT9-May-15SUN10-May-15MON11-May-15V-BTUE12-May-15V-L/BV-J13-May-15THU14-May-15FRI15-May-15V-L/BV-JSA 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. . 1. Introduction. Hypocrisy can be defined as “Falsely . claiming to possess characteristics, such as religiosity or virtues, that one lacks. .” . The Book of Job speaks out against hypocrisy.. He . The. The Great Gatsby. . by F. Scott Fitzgerald. of a stout old lady beamed . down into the room. . countenance.. Robinson Crusoe. by Daniel Defoe. It was easy to see joy and courage in the fellow’s. (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). 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. days” Mark 2:20. Fasting aims. To get closer to God by. d. eveloping . s. elf . c. ontrol. of bodily desire to elevate the Spirit.. Self Control. Balance. O. utward part - Body. I. nward part - Spirit. “...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 . Do you have trouble sleeping? Have you been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea? Do you feel a little down from time to time or have you been diagnosed with depression? If you answer one or more of the above questions YES, then you absolutely must read today’s article. Because a new study found some terrifying connections between one of these conditions and undiagnosed problems with the other two. Fasting in Worship . Fasting in worship in the Bible.. Luke 2:36-38. 36 . And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of . Phanuel. , of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin, .