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What is the message of Isaiah 58?
“The Lord promises not only the power to overcome all of our sins but also light, health, and righteousness in our lives.
What does repairer of the breach mean in the Bible?
By the Rev. John Zehring. People of faith are led to fix things that are broken. That is the message from Isaiah: “Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in” (Isaiah 58:12).
What does the Bible say about fasting?
Jesus explained that fasting should be done without fanfare; and not “of a sad countenance” so as to “appear unto men to fast … But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast. …” (Matt. 6:16–18; see also 3 Ne. 13:16–18.)
Is this the fasting I have chosen?
Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for a man to humble himself? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the LORD?
What is fasting in the Bible?
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is taught in the Bible. Jesus expected His followers to fast, and He said that God rewards fasting. Fasting, according to the Bible, means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose.
What does breaches mean in the Bible?
an infraction or violation, as of a law, trust, faith, or promise.
Who is a repairer?
Definitions of repairer. a skilled worker who mends or repairs things. synonyms: fixer, mender.
What is an acceptable fast to God?
Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying on sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the LORD? “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?
What is another word for repairer?
What is another word for repairer?
| corrector | fixer |
|---|---|
| mender | patcher |
| rebuilder | renovator |
What does repairers of the breach mean in the Bible?
People of faith are led to fix things that are broken. That is the message from Isaiah: “Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live in” (Isaiah 58:12).