Garland’s comments on Jesus’ response to his opponents about the question of why His disciples do not fast intrigued me. The bridegroom was certainly with His disciples so there was no need for them to fast. Jesus does point to a time that He will not be with His disciples. Garland, I believe rightfully, explains that this time points to Christ’s death. The question I pose is since Christ was resurrected to new life and after His resurrection assured His disciples that He would be with them always, what would be the reason for His disciples to fast now? Surely Christ lives in each believer through the person of His Spirit. To fast or not to fast, this is my question.
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