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Fasting

Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is rarely discussed. What did our Savior teach about fasting? In this short teaching we examine the heart posture behind fasting, exploring scriptural examples and Yeshua’s instructions so we can approach fasting with the right motives and expectations.

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