Fasting, Suffering Like Jesus
Sermon 3 | 9.21.25
Fasting, Suffering Like Jesus
Main Verse: Matthew 4:1-25
The Big Idea
Fasting is a powerful reset button.
Into the Text
1. Jesus began his ministry with fasting (Matthew 4:1-2)
2. Fasting prepares you for what is next (Matthew 4:12-25)
a. Moses fasted before receiving and sharing the 10 Commandments (Ex 34:27-28)
b. Elijah returned to ministry after a season of fasting (1 Kings 19)
c. Antioch sends out Paul on his first missionary journey after fasting (Acts 13:2)
3. Fasting reveals to you what is inside of you (v. 1)
Application:
Be with Jesus (Alone): During your time alone with Jesus, commit to fast from a personal pleasure for a set period of time.
– Pick the item
– Pick a duration of time