Fasting -TEST

Fasting Study Lesson

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Select the most correct answer for each question.

1: Where does all scriptures come from and what are their purpose?: Man's idea of God's purpose; gives us general guidance for life
Given by inspiration of God; gives us doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness
Given by inspiration of God; gives us a roadmap to plan our lives
Man's best attempt at God's purpose; gives us doctrine and instruction in righteousness
2: According to St Matthew 17:21, what are we required to do to gain power over powerful demonic forces?: Pray and seek God
Fast and ask God that His will be done
Pray and fast
Demonic forces do not exist according to scriptures
3: What does Jesus say about the church fasting in Matthew, Chapter 9?: Fasting is not necessary
When Jesus (the bridegroom) is taken away, then shall they (his disciples) fast
Fasting is optional
Only the Pharisees and John's disciples were required to fast
4: What is Webster's definition of fasting?: To abstain from food
To abstain from water
To abstain from watching television
To abstain from excesses indulgencies
5: According to Isaiah 58, what type of fast did God want us to do?: To spend time with a sorrowful heart
Bow down our head, sit on ashes, and afflict our soul
Put away from use the excess of the flesh and spend more time with him
To take a few moments to re-evaluate life in reflective solitude
6: What are some of the spiritual benefits of fasting (Isaiah 58)?: loose the band of wickedness, undo heavy burdens, let oppressed go free
gain power over the flesh and increase in spiritual power
We can triumph over all the power of the enemy
There is no real benefit to fasting except to control weight
7: Which three people fasted forty days and forty nights?: Abraham, Issac, and Jacob
Jesus, Elisha, and Moses
Jesus, Abraham, and Jacob
Jesus, Moses, and Elijah
8: How long did Paul fast after he lost his sight and what did he abstain from?: 40 days; food and water
10 days; water only
3 days; food only
3 days; food and water
9: How long did Daniel fast when seeking an answer from God?: 40 days
3 days
21 days
10 days
10: What are the instructions given for fasting in St Matthew, chapter 6?: Anoint your head and wash your face
Be of a sad countenance and disfigure your face
Bow your head and sit on ashes
Appear unto the world that you are fasting