Sun., 1/25

Short Reading: Psalm 119:41-48

Long Reading: Psalm 119:41-48

What does the psalmist expect from the Word of God?

What does the psalmist commit himself to?

​

Mon., 1/26

Short Reading: Nehemiah 1:2-4

Long Reading: Nehemiah 1

What moves you as deeply as Nehemiah describes in v. 4?

On behalf of whom might you fast?

 

Tue., 1/27

Short Reading: 1 Kings 21:25-29

Long Reading: 1 Kings 21

How does Ahab being so wicked fit with God having mercy on him?

How might we “humble” ourselves before God today?

 

Wed., 1/28

Short Reading: Matthew 6:16-18

Long Reading: Matthew 6:16-18

Could it ever be more effective to just say, “I’m fasting” and accomplish God’s intent with this?

Isn’t that faking it (v. 17-18)?

 

Thu., 1/29

Short Reading: Acts 13:2-3

Long Reading: Acts 13:1-12

What might have motivated this early church to focus on fasting?

Why would they fast and pray some more after the Spirit spoke?

 

Fri., 1/30

Short Reading: Mark 2:19-20

Long Reading: Mark 2:18-22

What is Jesus trying to communicate with that bridegroom comparison?

What do you think Jesus was trying to say with, “they will fast in that day”?

 

Sat., 1/31

Short Reading: 1 Samuel 7:5-10       

Long Reading: 1 Samuel 7:3-10

What do you believe Israel was seeking to accomplish by fasting?

What lesson do you believe Israel took away from this day?

 

Sun., 2/1

Short Reading: Esther 4:13-16

Long Reading: Esther 4

Why did Esther ask other people to fast on her behalf?

Are Esther’s words a lack of faith (v. 16)?