# THE PURPOSE OF 40 DAYS OF FASTING

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Podcast: [Wisdom Grace](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wisdom-grace-1331358)
Published: 2026-01-06T17:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail THE PURPOSE OF 40 DAYS OF FASTING What is the purpose of a 40-day fast? When can we undertake a 40-day fast, and in what situations is it appropriate? There are only three men recorded in the Bible who fasted for 40 days and 40 nights. Why is the number 40 used instead of other numbers for such a fast? Chapter Markers - 0:00 Why Forty Days - 2:03 - Forty: Symbolism And Scripture - 6:56 - Moses On Sinai: Presence And Covenant - 11:45 - Feeding The Spirit Wh...

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