Assignment:
Watch this video and comment in point form what you agree with and what you do not agree with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=98&v=kOWyD_K125g

Fasting and Prayer

Scripture: Matthew 17:31

I.                    There is more to fasting

A.      Not just a lack of food

B.      It is still powerful but not as powerful as it could be

C.      Fasting is mandatory

1. Esther Fasted

2. David Fasted

3. Jesus Fasted

II.                  Prayer in conjunction with Fasting is Powerful

A.      Habits can be overcome

B.      Demons of life can be overcome

C.      Repentance is needed to achieve victory

1.       Jonah and Nineveh

a.       Repentance

b.      Fasting

c.       Prayer

III.                Church Guidelines

A.      Follow the guidelines that are set up by the church

B.      Sit with the Father of Confession

C.      Work out a schedule

The points that were made in this clip were good.  Since my assignment consisted of also commenting on things that I did not agree with; I’ll add a few comments:

I.                    Things mentioned that would take time away from family

A.      Phone

B.      Apps (Candy Crush)

C.      Etc.

The points made were to set aside time to meet with God, but then the emphasis changed to time with family. This change of focus seems secondary, if the intent was to spend more time with God.

II.                  Use of Scripture to support

A.      Matthew 17:31

B.      Jonah

Prayer and Fasting is mentioned in the Bible for more than personal growth. It can also be used in preparation for ministry, Acts 13:2 – “As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.” Also for service, to name a few, Luke 2:37 – “And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day.”