Think Fast!
Mar 13, 2011·Tap to summarize
Think Fast! ILoving God More Than FoodMatthew 4.1-4Lent is the perfect for us to consider the powerful role that fasting can have in the life of Christians and the life of the church.I. Fasting ____________________ our heartsII. Fasting ____________________ our hunger for GodIII. Fasting ____________________ our longing for HimLiving It OutKnowledge alone is NOT power—we find power when we LIVE IT OUT.Breaking the Ice1. What have you given up for Lent? What motivated you to do that?2. Have you ever fasted before? Why did you do it, how did you feel, what was your motivation?Going Deeper1. What is one thing that you don’t think you could give up if God asked for it? What good thing(s) keep you from desiring God more?2. Of the many benefits of fasting--seeing what controls you, seeing what’s really going on in your heart, expressing desire for God, increasing hunger for God—which do you need the most?3. If you are honest with yourself, have you let yourself love God’s gifts MORE than you love God Himself?4. Can you fast a meal or two this week and spend that time to intensely seek God?
