Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough: A Practical Guide to Nine Biblical Fasts - Softcover

Towns, Elmer L.; Franklin, Jentezen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764218395 ISBN 13: 9780764218392

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

This Time-Tested Book Will Strengthen Your Faith, Drawing You Closer to God

This comprehensive book is for you if you seek a closer walk with God, whether you wonder how to fast or you''ve been practicing this spiritual discipline for years. As you learn the clear biblical reasons for fasting, you''ll also be introduced to nine biblical fasts that God can use for specific physical and spiritual outcomes. These include
· The Disciple''s Fast--to free yourself and others from addictions to sin
· The Ezra Fast--to solve problems, inviting the Holy Spirit''s aid
· The Saint Paul Fast--to bring clearer perspective and insight in critical decision-making
· The Daniel Fast--to gain a healthier life or healing

Each fast includes its purpose and biblical basis, why or when to practice this fast, and a practical step-by-step guide as you prepare for it.

Now included in the book are new stories from people who have found spiritual breakthroughs in fasting, study questions for individuals or groups, biblical references to fasting, a fasting glossary, and more.

About this title

About the Author

Elmer L. Towns is dean emeritus of the School of Religion and Theological Seminary at Liberty University, which he cofounded in 1971 with Jerry Falwell. Each Sunday he continues to teach the Pastor's Bible Class at Thomas Road Baptist Church, which is televised on a local network and Angel One.

From the Back Cover

Discover the Biblical, Time-Tested Way to Spiritual Victory

Jesus fasted. The prophets fasted. The apostles fasted. Whether they needed guidance or strength or healing or a miracle, these heroes of the faith knew the key to overcoming any obstacle in their path: prayer and fasting. In this bestselling, trusted resource, Dr. Elmer Towns introduces you to nine biblical fasts aimed at specific physical and spiritual outcomes, including:
- The Disciple Fast: to free yourself and others from addictions to sin
- The Ezra Fast: to solve problems, inviting the Holy Spirit's aid
- The Paul Fast: to bring clearer perspective and insight in critical decision making
- The Daniel Fast: to gain a healthier life or healing

Each fast includes its purpose and biblical basis, why or when to practice this fast, and a practical step-by-step guide as you prepare for it. This edition now includes study questions for individuals or groups, daily devotions for a twenty-one-day fast, guidelines for breaking your fast, and more.

No matter what you are up against, here is everything you need to seek the heart of God and prepare the way for spiritual breakthrough.

Elmer L. Towns is dean emeritus of the School of Religion and Theological Seminary at Liberty University, which he cofounded in 1971 with Jerry Falwell. Each Sunday he continues to teach the Pastor's Bible Class at Thomas Road Baptist Church, which is televised on a local network and Angel One.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764218395
• ISBN 13: 9780764218392
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256