FASTING – in Scripture

*continuing info for you as many pray and prepare to fast on behalf of marriage this upcoming Sunday and/or Monday.

PARTIAL List of People Who Fasted in Scripture:
Moses (Deut 9:9, 18; Ex. 34:28)
Elijah (1 Kings. 19)
David
Jesus
Paul (2 Cor. 6:15; 11:27)
apostles
Nehemiah
Daniel
Esther

*Thanks to Corinne who sent this chart to me via Julie…I appreciate having the info in one concise spot! This clearly shows that believers through the ages have been participating in both individual and group fasts for a variety of reasons. (not sure the chart will copy- if it doesn't and you want a chart - email me - I do compose entries in Word before posting)

Scripture Type Purpose/Result
Judges 20:18-28 Corporate

1 Sam. 7:2-6 Corporate repentance

2 Chron 20:1-19 Corporate Seek the Lord
Victory over enemy

Ezra 8:21, 23 Corporate Direction,
so they would be protected

Neh 1:4 Individual Distress, didn’t know
what to do about situation
Neh 9:1 Corporate Repentance

Esther 4 Corporate Protection, deliverance

Dan. 9:3-27 Individual Repentance & intercession
for nation/spiritual
enlightenment

Dan 10:2-end Individual Vision

Joel 1:14 Corporate Repentance and prayer for the nation

Joel 2:12 Individual Alignment

Jonah 3:5 Corporate Deliverance from judgment

Matt 4:2 Individual Prepare for ministry

Matt 17:21,Mk 9:29 Individual Deliverance from demons

Acts 13:2 Corporate Hearing from God

Acts 13:3, 14:23 Corporate Anointing