Matthew #62 - Fasting

Overview of chapter 6
He is teaching us to live consistently with what we say we believe:
• An unseen eternal Kingdom of God our Home
• A heavenly Father Who the center of our affections & Help
But we live as practical atheists in 2 basic ways:
1.Whose FAVOR we seek: v1-18
Egs: A. Giving (v2-4)
B. Praying (v5-15)
C. Fasting (v16-18)

2.What TREASURES we seek: v19-34
Two kinds of concerns:
A. Acquisition (v19-24)
B. Anxiety (v25-34)
Each one cries, “More!”
Ch 5: righteousness 
Ch 6: FAITH
I. WHEN you fast Jesus assumes you will (and endorses it, together with giving and praying)
II. WHY you fast
III.HOW to fast