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This fall we will jump into The Bible Recap challenge for the month of October in the New Testament! Join us with your group! Check it out here – thebiblerecap.com
DISCUSSION GUIDE: September 14 – Ron Aulbach
“The Discipline of Fasting”
LIFE: What is your favorite type of food?
ENGAGE THE MESSAGE:
- Read Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 4:1-2, John 4:31-32, Matthew 6:16-18
- Is there an area of your life that feels like it could be leaning or sinking? If so, what is it?
- What do you notice about fasting from these verses?
- What is the goal of fasting according to Jesus?
- What kind of fasts have you done in the past? What was your motivation? What was the benefit for your faith?
- In what areas of life do you feel strong and healthy, and in what areas of life do you feel weak and unhealthy? (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relationships, Financial)
- What is something you need to abstain from in your life?
- What is on your heart to give up in order to grow closer to God over the next 21 days (Sept 14-Oct 4)?
- Is there then something in life in which you can engage to backfill the void and draw you closer to God?
MAKE DISCIPLES: Who will you invite to fast with you and help hold you accountable?
