Course Description

FST-101: Fast Often equips students with a biblical understanding of fasting as an essential spiritual discipline for every follower of Jesus Christ. Throughout Scripture, fasting is consistently associated with seeking God, humbling oneself before Him, strengthening one’s relationship with Him, receiving spiritual direction, overcoming temptation, preparing for ministry, and experiencing personal and corporate revival.

This course explores the purpose, principles, and practice of biblical fasting from both the Old and New Testaments. Students will study the examples of Moses, David, Elijah, Esther, Daniel, Jesus, Paul, and the early church to discover how fasting has been used throughout biblical history to seek God’s presence, wisdom, protection, deliverance, and empowerment.

Students will also examine various types of biblical fasts, learn practical guidelines for preparing physically and spiritually for a fast, understand how prayer and fasting work together, and recognize the importance of maintaining a lifestyle of humility, obedience, and dependence upon the Holy Spirit.

Through biblical study, personal reflection, guided fasting experiences, prayer exercises, and practical ministry application, students will begin developing fasting as a regular spiritual discipline that prepares them for greater intimacy with God, deeper spiritual maturity, and more effective ministry.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Explain the biblical purpose of fasting.
• Distinguish between biblical fasting and religious tradition.
• Identify various types of biblical fasts found throughout Scripture.
• Explain the relationship between prayer and fasting.
• Describe how fasting prepares believers for spiritual growth and ministry.
• Understand the importance of humility, repentance, and seeking God's will while fasting.
• Develop a personal biblical plan for regular fasting.
• Recognize spiritual and practical principles for preparing before, during, and after a fast.
• Apply biblical fasting to personal spiritual renewal, discernment, and ministry preparation.
• Commit to making fasting a lifelong spiritual discipline.

Key Course Topics

• What Is Biblical Fasting?
• Why Christians Should Fast
• Jesus' Teaching on Fasting
• Fasting Throughout the Old Testament
• Fasting in the New Testament Church
• Different Types of Biblical Fasts
• Prayer and Fasting Together
• Preparing Spiritually for a Fast
• Preparing Physically for a Fast
• Fasting for Guidance and Wisdom
• Fasting for Deliverance and Breakthrough
• Fasting for Revival and Spiritual Renewal
• Common Mistakes to Avoid While Fasting
• Developing a Lifestyle of Regular Fasting

Expected Student Outcome

Upon completing FST-101, students will understand fasting as a biblical lifestyle rather than an occasional religious practice. They will possess the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools needed to incorporate fasting into their personal walk with God, deepen their dependence upon the Holy Spirit, strengthen their prayer life, and prepare themselves for greater effectiveness in ministry. Students will leave this course with a renewed commitment to seek God’s presence through regular seasons of prayer and fasting, recognizing that spiritual power flows from a life surrendered to Christ.

Prerequisites

Students must successfully complete:

ORI-101 — RAIN Welcome & University Orientation
HGF-101 — Holy Ghost Fire Movement

Required Resources

• Fast Often Student Manual
• Holy Bible
• ROJU Student Portal
• Course Videos
• Course Lessons
• Prayer Journal
• Scripture Reading Plan
• Personal Reflection Assignments
• Course Assessment

Completion Requirements

• To successfully complete FST-101, students must:
• Complete every lesson.
• Read all assigned chapters and Scriptures.
• Watch all instructional videos.
• Complete all reflection assignments.
• Participate in guided prayer activities.
• Successfully complete one approved biblical fasting experience and submit a personal reflection.
• Pass the course assessment.
• Develop a personal fasting plan for continued spiritual growt

Lessons and Course Materials

Lessons and course materials will appear here when they are published.

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