HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Throughout much of the Old Testament, there was only one fast day, the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29). Later, other fasts were called for either because of a state of emergency or on the anniversary of a national tragedy (Zecharias 7:3-4). Fasting was an attempt…

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div “Lord Jesus Christ our God, Eternal Word of the Father, through Your utmost love for humankind, You took upon Yourself our human form. Your condescension is ineffable and incomprehensible. You opened the gates of Paradise to the race of Adam and granted us immortality through…

Nathanael Also known as Bartholomew, Nathanael came from Cana in Galilee. (John 21:2) He expressed some local prejudice about Nazareth. (John 1:46) Jesus recognized how sincerely his love for God was from the beginning when He said, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” (John 1:47) Nathanael may have preached in India and translated…

HH, Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div There are various reasons to fast and each person’s circumstances will be different. However, the Bible does give us plenty of examples. The biblical accounts often include a specific reason the person or group fasted. Here are a few examples. Praying for Health or a…

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