Fasting and Old and New Testament
Question: Where in the Bible does it say you can fast whenever you want?
Google: What are the Biblical rules for fasting?
But Biblical fasting didn't usually mean going without food or drink 24/7. The Jewish custom was to fast during the day but eat and drink as soon as it was dark. Jesus encouraged in his followers an intentional approach to fasting as a spiritual tool, not a Biblical Law.
Comment:
An example of the “spiritual tool” is Matt. 17:16–21; when fasting, and prayer for power from God was needed to eliminate the demon.
Matt. 6:16–18, shows that it should be done discreetly, and not for show!
Jesus, during that time, was talking to Israel only, and was reiterating the Jewish Laws given to Moses; called “Biblical Judaism”.
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