The Bible supports the importance of prayer and fasting. It can deepen one’s relationship with God when done in conjunction with close fellowship with Jesus. Fasting is to be done in a spirit of humility and joy. The Lord rebuked Israel for their misplaced views on fasting. Rather than being a way to humble oneself …
After Jesus had been nailed to the cross, it was raised and with great force thrust into the place which had been prepared for it in the ground, tearing the flesh and causing the most intense suffering. To make the death of Jesus as shameful as possible, two thieves were crucified with Him, one on …
