Our pastor gave a great message entitled "Hungering for God" based on Mark 2:18-22. The main topic was the practice of fasting and how it's different between the old and new testaments. In the OT it was used in various ways but in the NT it's different (see the notes). I've always looked at it the OT way but the new point of view is that fasting is now for us not for God and us focusing on God. It's a reminder and reflection of our longing for being (literally) with Christ. In Mark 2:19-20 Christ tells people that the disciples don't need to fast because they are with Him. Once He's gone then they will fast.
UPDATE: There is now audio for the teaching here.
Posted by Tim at November 18, 2003 09:42 PM
