Jesus expands His ministry through preaching, healing, forgiveness, discipleship, and a powerful defense of His authority from the Father.
Jesus Expands His Galilean Ministry and Faces Growing Opposition
What Does the Bible Say About Fasting? (Matthew 6:16–18)
Fasting in Scripture was acceptable when done humbly before Jehovah, not as ritual or display. Christians today are free to choose whether to fast.
