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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 34 MIN

Spiritual Rhythms: FASTING

from The Bertonians · host Robert Alexander Portillo

Part five of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.The disciples of John were confused as to why Jesus did not fast. Although Jesus does not model fasting for Christians, his response to them reveals that he expected his disciples to fast after his departure. In this message, Pastor Alex explores the purpose of fasting and practical steps to get started. This episode explores why rest is part of the way of Jesus.Scripture: Matthew 9:15-17 (Cf. Mk 2:18–22; Lk 5:33–39)Resources:Slides:⁠View Slides⁠Essay:⁠Read the Accompanying Essay⁠Connect: www.sanberto.com/links

Part five of an ongoing series titled The Spiritual Rhythms of Jesus.The disciples of John were confused as to why Jesus did not fast. Although Jesus does not model fasting for Christians, his response to them reveals that he expected his disciples to fast after his departure. In this message, Pastor Alex explores the purpose of fasting and practical steps to get started. This episode explores why rest is part of the way of Jesus.Scripture: Matthew 9:15-17 (Cf. Mk 2:18–22; Lk 5:33–39)Resources:Slides:⁠View Slides⁠Essay:⁠Read the Accompanying Essay⁠Connect: www.sanberto.com/links

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