WHAT IS FASTING? "Fasting means abstaining from eating and drinking" What is Fasting in Bible? According to the bible, fasting means refraining from eating and drinking anything for some period of time. Some fasting examples in Bible: The First example we see in the book of Exodus and Deuteronomy . when we read chapter 34 verse 28. when Moses was on Mount Sinai hill to talk with God. he didn't eat and drink for forty days and nights. The Second example we see in the book of Daniel . when we read chapter 10 verse 3 we can read about a fast that Daniel has The Third example we see in the book of Luke. when we read chapter 4 verses 1-2. when Jesus was tempted by the shaitan in the wilderness. Jesus did not eat anything for 40 days there. Why Fasting? in Christianity, fasting is an essential practice for becoming a good believer in God , for making us humble , strengthen our faith and for bringing us closer to God , fasting can help individuals to focus their minds and