Daily Readings

Reflect on Jesus’ experience of fasting.

Notice the grace of hunger and the danger of plenty.

Choose to fast today noticing God’s blessings.

Day 4

John 6

Reflect on your fast and how Jesus saves and sustains.

Day 5

Isaiah 58

Let your fast lead you in love toward someone in need.

Fasting

Read Matthew 4:1-11. Use these questions to help you consider the spiritual rhythm of fasting this week, individually and with others.

• What do you notice about yourself when you get hungry?

• How might God use those insights as opportunities for growth?

• What is the significance of Satan’s attack coming when Jesus was most hungry?

• What stands out about Satan’s temptations and Jesus’ responses?

• What would it look like for you to take another step to follow Jesus’ example of fasting, ready to be filled by and empowered to fight using God’s Word?