Jesus’ 40-Day Fast in Matthew 4:1–2
Matthew 4:1–2 recounts Jesus’ forty-day fast in the wilderness, highlighting his reliance on God’s provision and Word amid temptation.
Joel 2:12–13 on Fasting with a Torn Heart, Not Just Torn Clothes
Joel 2:12–13 reveals fasting as an outward expression of inward repentance, where God values a broken heart over broken rituals, grounded in his merciful character.