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Jesus told His disciples in John chapter 16 verse 7 that the only way they could receive the Helper or Comforter was if He left them. It is only when Jesus departs that He will send the Helper or comforter to them. John 16:7 "But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you." The Helper or Comforter he spoke about in the above verse is the Holy Spirit as can be seen in John chapter 15 verse 26 and John chapter 7 verse 39. John 15:26 "But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me". John 7:39 "But this He spoke concerning the Spirit , whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified . " Why did Jesus say that unless he goes away the Holy Ghost will not come. Why di...

Fasting is the abstinence from food and drinks for a spiritual purpose and for a specified period of time. It could be any of the following:  an absolute fast (also known as dry fasting ) which is normally defined as abstinence from all food and drink for a defined period.  a partial fast which limits only particular foods or drinks or substances, or be intermittent. It may also include abstinence from sexual relationships between husband and wife.  The Origin of Fasting  Fasting was first described in connection with the day of atonement, in the phrase “ afflict/humble your souls .” Once each year on the Day of Atonement the Hebrews were to afflict their souls (Leviticus 16:31), which meant fasting (cf. Isaiah. 58:3). They were to abstain from any form of food from the evening until evening (sunset to sunset).  Leviticus 16:29-32  “This shall be a statute forever for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month,  you sh...