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Until he returns

Until he returns. How to live when the Bridegroom is taken.

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Until he returns

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  1. Until he returns How to live when the Bridegroom is taken

  2. Mark 2:18-22 now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, “How is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?”19Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so long as they have him with them. 20 But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast.

  3. Matthew 6:16-18 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

  4. What happened in Noah’s day? Fasting: Primarily, the act of willing abstaining from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.

  5. What happened in Noah’s day? WHY FAST?? To avert crisis (Joel 1:14, 2:15) For corporate revival (Josiah) Release of more power of God (Mark 9:29) Fast of mourning (David’s baby) Preparation for ministry (Jesus’ 40 days) Because we love Jesus and want Him (Mark 2:18-19)

  6. What happened in Noah’s day? TYPES OF FASTS Food Media Silence Sleep Complete Fast(no food) Absolute fast (by divine direction) Extended fast Lifestyle

  7. What happened in Noah’s day? PRACTICALS OF FASTING Plan for it DO less Keep a Journal Practice

  8. What happened in Noah’s day? Matthew 6: 4,6,18 “your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

  9. What happened in Noah’s day? It’s unbelief if we DON’T expect and receive the rewards that He promises!

  10. What happened in Noah’s day? It’s unbelief if we DON’T expect and receive the rewards that He promises!

  11. What happened in Noah’s day? The REWARDS of FASTING Sensitizes us toward God

  12. What happened in Noah’s day? The REWARDS of FASTING Sensitizes us toward God Our desires change

  13. What happened in Noah’s day? The REWARDS of FASTING Sensitizes us toward God Our desires change It changes our perspective

  14. What happened in Noah’s day? The REWARDS of FASTING Sensitizes us toward God Our desires change It changes our perspective Releases a spirit of revelation on our minds

  15. What happened in Noah’s day? The REWARDS of FASTING Sensitizes us toward God Our desires change It changes our perspective Releases a spirit of revelation on our minds Strengthens our identity in God

  16. What happened in Noah’s day? The REWARDS of FASTING Sensitizes us toward God Our desires change It changes our perspective Releases a spirit of revelation on our minds Strengthens our identity in God Equips our bodies to experience God

  17. “the day will come when the bridegroom is taken from them, and in that day they will fast.” Mark 2:20

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