Waiting for Redemption

Waiting for Redemption Luke 2:36 – There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death. 37 – She had lived as a widow since then for eighty-four years. She never left the temple,

Feast and Fast

Feast and Fast Matthew 9:14 – Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples don’t fast?” 15 – Jesus asked them, “The wedding guests can’t mourn as long as the groom is with them, can they? But the time will come when the groom

The Fasting Jesus Wants

The Fasting Jesus Wants Isaiah 58:3 – They lament, ‘Why don’t you notice when we fast? Why don’t you pay attention when we humble ourselves?’ Look, at the same time you fast, you satisfy your selfish desires, you oppress your workers. 4 – Look, your fasting is accompanied by arguments, brawls, and fistfights. Do not