Verses about Fasting
Denying the flesh to draw closer to God. 30 curated verses to bring you clarity and truth.
John 19:31
Since it was Friday and the religious leaders didn't want bodies hanging on crosses during the Sabbath (especially this one, which was a major holy day), the…
⚡ Even in the middle of executing Jesus, religious rules and appearances still mattered more to them than mercy.
Read Made SimpleDeuteronomy 10:20
You should reverence the LORD your God; serve him, hold fast to him, and make your promises in his name.
⚡ This verse tells us to have deep respect for God, serve him faithfully, stay close to him, and honor him in our commitments.
Read Made Simple1 Samuel 31:13
They took their bones and buried them under a tree at Jabesh, then they fasted for seven days.
⚡ The people of Jabesh-gilead honored Saul and his sons by properly burying their remains and mourning for them with a traditional seven-day fast.
Read Made SimpleRuth 2:8
Then Boaz said to Ruth, 'Listen to me, my daughter. Don't go to gather grain in anyone else's field, and don't leave this place. Stay here close to my servan…
⚡ Boaz is offering Ruth protection and provision by inviting her to stay and work safely in his fields with his female workers.
Read Made SimpleMark 6:55
Word spread fast, and people started rushing all around that area, carrying sick family and friends on stretchers and beds to wherever they heard Jesus was g…
⚡ When hope shows up, people will do whatever it takes to get to it.
Read Made SimpleLeviticus 8:7
And he put the tunic on him, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. Then he tied the specially woven belt of the epho…
⚡ This verse describes Moses carefully dressing Aaron in the special priestly garments, layer by layer, as God had commanded.
Read Made SimpleMatthew 6:17
But when you're fasting, put on some cologne, wash your face, and look good.
⚡ Keep your spiritual disciplines between you and God, don't make it obvious you're suffering for likes.
Read Made SimpleAmos 2:14
When that day comes, even the fastest runners won't be able to escape, the strongest people will find their strength useless, and the mightiest warriors won'…
⚡ No amount of speed, strength, or power can save you when God's judgment comes.
Read Made SimpleExodus 28:14
And make two chains of pure gold with twisted work at the ends; you shall make them with braided work and attach the braided chains to the settings.
⚡ God is giving detailed instructions for making golden chains that will be part of the high priest's sacred breastplate.
Read Made SimpleZechariah 7:3
They went to ask the priests at God's temple and the prophets: 'Should I keep fasting and crying during the fifth month like I've been doing all these years?'
⚡ Sometimes we need to ask if our religious routines are still serving their purpose.
Read Made SimpleLuke 1:39
Right after that, Mary got up and rushed to the hills of Judah as fast as she could.
⚡ When something huge happens, sometimes you just need to get to the people who will understand.
Read Made Simple2 Samuel 12:21
Then his servants said to him, 'What is this that you have done? You fasted and wept for the child while he was alive, but when the child died, you got up an…
⚡ The servants are confused because David mourned and fasted while his sick baby was alive, but stopped grieving and ate normally after the child died.
Read Made SimpleNehemiah 9:1
On the twenty-fourth day of that same month, the people of Israel gathered together. They were fasting, wearing rough cloth, and had put dirt on themselves.
⚡ The people of Israel came together for a serious time of mourning and repentance, showing their sorrow through fasting and wearing symbols of grief.
Read Made SimpleActs 13:3
After they fasted and prayed together, they placed their hands on them as a blessing and sent them off on their mission.
⚡ Sometimes the biggest moments start with prayer, a blessing, and people who believe in you enough to send you out.
Read Made SimpleMark 2:1
A few days later, Jesus came back to Capernaum, and word spread fast that he was at someone's house.
⚡ News travels fast when Jesus is in town.
Read Made SimpleExodus 26:5
Make fifty loops on one curtain, and fifty loops on the edge of the curtain that connects to the second one, so that the loops can fasten together with each …
⚡ This verse gives specific instructions for making loops on curtains so they can be joined together properly.
Read Made SimpleIsaiah 22:21
And I will dress him in your robe, and fasten your belt around him, and I will give him your authority to govern. He will be like a father to the people livi…
⚡ God is saying He will transfer someone's position of authority to another person who will care for God's people like a loving father.
Read Made Simple2 Chronicles 9:18
The throne had six steps leading up to it, with a golden footstool attached to the throne. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, and two lions stood…
⚡ This verse describes the magnificent details of King Solomon's royal throne, showing the grandeur and majesty of his kingdom.
Read Made SimpleHebrews 10:23
Let's hold tight to what we say we believe and not let doubt shake us loose, because the one who made us these promises always keeps his word.
⚡ Stay steady in your faith because God never breaks a promise.
Read Made SimpleHebrews 4:14
Since we have Jesus as our ultimate advocate who made it all the way to heaven, literally the Son of God, we need to hold tight to what we believe and not le…
⚡ Jesus made it to the top, so don't give up on your faith.
Read Made SimpleIsaiah 22:25
On that day, says the LORD of armies, the nail that was hammered securely into place will be pulled out, cut down, and fall. Everything that was hanging on i…
⚡ God is warning that even someone who seemed secure and powerful in their position will be removed and fall, taking down everything that depended on them.
Read Made SimpleJohn 20:4
So they both started running together, but the other disciple was faster than Peter and got to the tomb first.
⚡ Even in the most important moments, someone's always gonna be faster than you, and that's okay.
Read Made SimpleActs 11:6
I looked closer at what was in front of me, really taking it all in. There were all kinds of animals, four-legged creatures, wild animals, things that crawl …
⚡ Sometimes you have to look twice to really see what God is showing you.
Read Made Simple2 Corinthians 6:5
Through beatings, jail time, riots, exhausting work, sleepless nights, and going without food.
⚡ Paul's saying he's been through literally everything and kept going.
Read Made SimplePhilippians 1:27
Just make sure the way you live actually matches the good news about Jesus. Whether I'm there with you or hearing about you from far away, I want to know tha…
⚡ Live like you actually believe what you say you believe, and stick together no matter what.
Read Made SimpleMark 2:2
Word spread fast, and people packed the place so tight there wasn't even room by the door, everyone wanted to hear what Jesus had to say.
⚡ When Jesus spoke, people dropped everything to listen.
Read Made Simple2 Timothy 1:13
Keep holding onto the solid teaching you heard from me, let faith and love in Christ Jesus be your foundation as you do it.
⚡ Stick to what's true, and let love be your anchor while you do it.
Read Made SimpleJeremiah 8:5
Why then have the people of Jerusalem turned away and kept on turning away forever? They hold tightly to lies and refuse to come back.
⚡ God is questioning why His people in Jerusalem keep stubbornly turning away from Him and clinging to deception instead of returning to Him.
Read Made SimpleJeremiah 36:6
So you go and read from the scroll that you wrote down as I spoke God's words to you. Read these words of the LORD out loud to the people in God's temple on …
⚡ God is telling Jeremiah's assistant to publicly read God's written message to the people gathered at the temple during a special day of prayer and fasting.
Read Made SimpleDaniel 6:18
Then the king went back to his palace and spent the whole night fasting, no music, no entertainment, nothing. He couldn't even sleep.
⚡ When you care about someone, their pain becomes your pain.
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