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.
Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) is a guide to living in God’s kingdom. This teaching walks through Yeshua’s instructions on topics like anger, lust, divorce, oaths, loving enemies, fasting, giving and prayer. It highlights how Yeshua calls His followers to fulfill the Torah from the heart.
Romans 14 deals with personal opinions about eating and days of fasting. Paul instructs believers not to judge one another over disputable matters while continuing to uphold God’s commandments. This teaching clarifies how to apply his advice.
Sharing the truth requires both accuracy and love. This teaching discusses proper motives and methods for presenting Torah and the gospel. It emphasises humility, patience, and sensitivity to the Spirit when speaking with others.
Many focus on outward obedience but neglect the heart. This teaching looks at Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount to show that God desires obedience from a transformed heart. It explores issues like anger, lust and hypocrisy, calling us to love God and neighbor from the inside out.