Mourn (Mourning)

Do you practice fasting and prayer? Where does one find scripture guiding us on fasting? [2 Corinthians 11:27, Luke 5:35, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 17:21].

Could you explain exactly what "lamenting" is and how it applies to the Christian life? Are they complaints before the Lord?

What makes fasting effective? Caller also requests prayer from listeners. [Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:15, Isaiah 58:6-10, Matthew 17:21, James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 7:5].

Could you explain the passage about "mourning" vs "playing the flute?" [Matthew 11:16-17].

Is there a difference between the requirements of the Old Law regarding fasting and expectations of fasting in the New Testament? [Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:15, 2 Samuel 12:13-25, Mark 2:19].

I'm confused because it says in Zechariah that they were fasting, but having joy & gladness & being cheerful? [Zechariah 8:18-19]

Does Fasting mean Mourning?

Because of the verse that says we will fast when the bridegroom is taken away, should we be fasting? [Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 5:35].

Can you talk a little bit about "fasting?" [Matthew 9:15, Matthew 17:21]

Would you talk about "Better to go to a house of mourning, than to a house of feasting" and its application? [Ecclesiastes 7:2].