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For Jonathan.
For Passover preparation.
If God saved an entire nation when Esther and her people fasted, and when Nineveh fasted, then God would/did also save one man when his brothers and sisters fast.
Matthew 5:1-6 Blessed are those who are poor in spirit, mourn, meek, hunger.
Matthew 10:38-42 Deny yourself and take up your stake.
Romans 12:1-3, 9-15 Mourn with those who mourn.
(:14 Bless those who persecute us is in the context of religious persecution and it depends on the situation and occasion. Must read the entire bible to see that it depends on the situation. Must be led by The Holy Ghost about when to rebuke.)
Romans 15:1-5 Bear the weaknesses of those who are without strength.
Acts 9:9 Paul’s conversion and his 3 days of fasting.
2 Chronicles 20:1-23 Whenever America/Israel is preparing for battle, the Prime Ministers/presidents should declare a nationwide fast.
For the war in Gaza and the threat from Iran.
:20 Add reference to Matthew 10:41
:23 Add reference to Revelation 17:16 Amazing cross reference. The wicked destroy themselves. God puts it in their hearts to do so. Plus that’s their nature anyway. They are not even tolerate of their own co-workers.
For Passover preparation is an excellent time for fasting.
And as preparation/strengthen endurance for the Great Tribulation.