Key Ideas
· Fasting is not about attention—it’s about connection with God
· It reminds us of our need for God and His sufficiency
· It is not manipulation—it is alignment with God’s will
· The true reward is intimacy with the Father
· The question is not WHAT is enough, but WHO is enough
· Our treasure reveals our desire
· Our vision (eyes) reflects whether we live in generosity or scarcity
Discussion Questions
Getting Started
1. When you hear the word fasting, what comes to mind?
2. What stood out most to you from today’s teaching?
3. Why do you think Jesus warns against making a show of fasting?
Going Deeper
4. What does it look like to depend on God as sufficient in daily life?
5. How is fasting for connection different from fasting to get something?
6. How does “WHO is enough” challenge your thinking about needs?
7. What do your time and money say you treasure most?
8. Why does Jesus connect fasting, treasure, and desire?
Personal Reflection
9. What “treasures” compete for your attention or trust?
10. Where are you tempted to appear spiritually strong instead of being honest?
11. What might you need to “empty” to make more space for God?
12. Are your desires more shaped by hunger for God or other things?
Living It Out
13. Where do you see generosity or scarcity in your life right now?
14. What could pursuing intimacy with God look like this week?
15. Is there something God may be inviting you to fast from or surrender?
Leader Guide
Objective
Help participants move from awareness to reflection, to personal honesty, to spiritual response.
Suggested Flow
· Welcome & Set the Tone (5 min)
· Ease Into Conversation (10–15 min)
· Build Understanding (15–20 min)
· Go Deeper (20–25 min)
· Application & Response (10–15 min)
Facilitation Tips
· Draw people out gently
· Affirm, don’t fix
· Normalize honesty
· Manage dominant voices
· Stay on track, but flexible
