Fasting that Pleases God
Is fasting a command?
Nope!
Find and read Ephesians 5:18–19.
“And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”
Find and read EPHESIANS 4:13–15
3 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,
14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.
15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ.
What are some benefits of fasting?
The benefits—like stronger prayers, clearer thinking, or spiritual growth
Worship prepares our hearts to learn — praising God helps us grow in ___, ___, and ___,
faith trust love
What is the greatest enemy of unity?
What can fasting help us discover?
We may discover things like pride, anger, or selfishness in our hearts.
How can we praise God?
Praise can look different for everyone — we can sing, clap, raise our hands, or play music. God loves joyful worship.
Yes or no: Is this a united church?
The congregation doesn’t argue, but they also don’t really communicate.
What are the three types of fasting we talked about?
Natural Fasting, Total Fasting and Partial Fasting
True or False
We need to look exactly like someone else when you worship.
FALSE
God made you unique, and what matters most is praising Him with honesty and your whole heart.
Unity in the Church isn’t just about being physically together—it’s about being of one __, walking in ___, and living in the ___ of Christ.
Unity in the Church isn’t just about being physically together—it’s about being of one heart, walking in love, and living in the light of Christ.
Explain the three types of fasting
Natural This involves abstaining from all forms of food but not from water
Total: This involves abstaining from both food and drink
Partial: In this type of fasting, certain foods and drinks are eliminated from the usual diet.
Name two of the five expressions of our praise
When we praise God, we publicly testify to His goodness
We lift our hands in worship and praise because the Word teaches us:
We play musical instruments with all our hearts because the Bible says
We make a loud noise and dance in the Spirit because the Bible says
We clap our hands in applause, accompanying music and voice
Love helps us be kind, forgive each other, and stay patient. It helps us get along and be united. Love isn’t just about feelings—it’s about what we choose to do for others.