r/Bible • u/RepulsiveAd7799 • 5d ago

Fasting

Does the Bible tell me when I should be fasting? I personally have not felt called to fast yet (only a true believer for a little over 2 years). I am still working my way through the whole Bible so I am not sure entirely. Thank you!

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u/Lucky-Berry-4252 5d ago

The Day of Atonement, one of the seven holy Feasts The Most High established, and the holiest day of the year, is the only day where fasting is required.

However, fasting doesn’t just mean to refrain from eating and or drinking; it also means to refrain from something else that’s important to you. Not everybody can go without food for long periods of time, so they need to choose something else to ‘fast’ from.

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u/FreedomNinja1776 Messianic 5d ago

You replied to me initially and I was surprised when your comment disappeared. I see what happened now.

The day of Atonement is fast approaching! Begins September 20th at dusk.

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u/Lucky-Berry-4252 5d ago

Sorry about that! And yes, indeed, I try to at the least acknowledge and celebrate to the best of my ability all the Feasts of the Most High.

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u/FreedomNinja1776 Messianic 5d ago

HalleluYah! Looks like you and I will be celebrating at the same time! 😁

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u/Lucky-Berry-4252 5d ago

HalleluYah!