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Studies have shown that the human body can go without food for 40 days without harm, as long as you are drinking water.A relative of mine fasted without solid food for 40 days, but I really don’t reccommend it.
You mean because at the end of His fast it says "He hungered" but not He thirsted?Surviving without food for 40 days is certainly possible, but a human being can only go without drinking for about 4 days or so. So if Moses didn't drink anything for 40 days - it would a require a miracle to survive that.
AFAIK there is no mention of Jesus not drinking for 40 days; only fasting (food).
Could be that he didn't eat or drink anything from the time he started writing on the tablets until he finished.
I went a little over 40 days. Its quite easy actually. 99% of the problem is in our own mind. Of course you have little energy so don't expect to be heaving logs around all day. What does happen is your mind becomes very sensitive and your memory much more heightened. Many people can recall things they never could, like from early childhood. This happens after a few days of water fasting. But you don't recall the bad stuff, only the good stuff. Its like you are there again playing these videos in your mind. Its eerie and certainly an experience no one can ever forget for the rest of your life. I know I won't. The key is to consume enough room temperature water: About 2 liters/quarts a day. This is where almost everyone fails. They don't see the signs of dehydration. This also stops hunger pangs as that is caused merely by your stomach shrinking. So hunger is never an issue. Psychological hunger or missing eating at certain times of the day....that is hard for some when first fasting. Later its a breeze.Studies have shown that the human body can go without food for 40 days without harm, as long as you are drinking water.
Is there any indication in scripture that this was a miracle other than we've never heard of anyone going without water for more than a few days in modern times and it would have to be for him to have survived without water? When water fasting you can't go more than a few hours without a water supply without feeling awful! I can't imagine doing it even for a couple of days without water. It would be torture. Then death....lol. It wouldn't matter how hydrated you were in the beginning. The body needs water, period. Perhaps back then it was obvious it was a miracle so it wasn't even mentioned. Maybe it was assumed we'd understand the meaning of the words and their relevance.I've repented of my lack of faith for this miracle.
Yes, that is at least one strong indication; otherwise the thirst would have been much more urgent and mentioned first.You mean because at the end of His fast it says "He hungered" but not He thirsted?
Is there any indication in scripture that this was a miracle other than we've never heard of anyone going without water for more than a few days in modern times and it would have to be for him to have survived without water? When water fasting you can't go more than a few hours without a water supply without feeling awful! I can't imagine doing it even for a couple of days without water. It would be torture. Then death....lol. It wouldn't matter how hydrated you were in the beginning. The body needs water, period. Perhaps back then it was obvious it was a miracle so it wasn't even mentioned. Maybe it was assumed we'd understand the meaning of the words and their relevance.
> Nowadays, a Jewish Yom Kippur fast also includes not drinking water.Yes, that is at least one strong indication; otherwise the thirst would have been much more urgent and mentioned first.
Nowadays, a Jewish Yom Kippur fast also includes not drinking water.
Btw Luke 5:33 seems to indicate fasting may include not drinking water:
And they said to Him, “The disciples of John often fast and offer prayers, the disciples of the Pharisees also do the same, but Yours eat and drink.”Just FYI
I always try to quote who I'm replying to so it makes sense in the thread and there is no misunderstanding. its the reason your post is quoted automatically here. Its done on well designed forum software. Its been a standard for decades. If that's what you mean. And what's with the hand sign in your profile photo? Looks like the Devil's Horns. You might want to rethink that. I know your thumb is sticking out so maybe you're representing the Longhorn University or surfing in general?What is the purpose of quoting my post and saying this?
I always try to quote who I'm replying to so it makes sense in the thread and there is no misunderstanding. its the reason your post is quoted automatically here. Its done on well designed forum software. Its been a standard for decades. If that's what you mean. And what's with the hand sign in your profile photo? Looks like the Devil's Horns. You might want to rethink that. I know your thumb is sticking out so maybe you're representing the Longhorn University or surfing in general?
It may be that in sign language. But how many people on here understand sign language? 99% of the readers here will see that as the devil's horns. And its also a greeting to fellow surfers. And a hand sign of a university in Texas. But as this is a Christian forum, guess what people will focus on? That's my point.No, I'm asking what relevance you said relates to what I said. And it's not devil horns. It's "I love you" in sign language.
I wondered what it was the first time I saw it, but instead of making assumptions I did a little research and discovered that it was sign language. Of course the evil one seeks to corrupt and mock that which is beautiful and holy, just look at what the alphabet community has done with the rainbow, so the question is, do we surrender these things to the evil one?It may be that in sign language. But how many people on here understand sign language? 99% of the readers here will see that as the devil's horns. And its also a greeting to fellow surfers. And a hand sign of a university in Texas. But as this is a Christian forum, guess what people will focus on? That's my point.
It may be that in sign language. But how many people on here understand sign language? 99% of the readers here will see that as the devil's horns. And its also a greeting to fellow surfers. And a hand sign of a university in Texas. But as this is a Christian forum, guess what people will focus on? That's my point.
I doubt if any Christian would wear a rainbow colored anything today. Some things just communicate the wrong message. Yes its a shame they have hijacked a few symbols. Its not the end of the world. There are many more available we can use. Hey, they haven't stolen our fish yet! Guard that fish!I wondered what it was the first time I saw it, but instead of making assumptions I did a little research and discovered that it was sign language. Of course the evil one seeks to corrupt and mock that which is beautiful and holy, just look at what the alphabet community has done with the rainbow, so the question is, do we surrender these things to the evil one?
Its not about it being wrong. Its about choosing how we communicate carefully. That's all. That's the relevance. As Christians we need to be careful when we communicate. We don't ever want to look like we accept sinful behavior as being OK and we never want to look like we don't accept sinners as children of God.Quit trying to make it look like I did something wrong because I didn't.
What relevance does what you said have in response to me? You still haven't answered that.
Its not about it being wrong. Its about choosing how we communicate carefully. That's all. That's the relevance. As Christians we need to be careful when we communicate. We don't ever want to look like we accept sinful behavior as being OK and we never want to look like we don't accept sinners as children of God.
Hey, maybe I'm more sensitive to hand signs than most. I was just watching a documentary on how the Iron Curtain came down and one of the first events was a rock concert. The Devil's Horn's were seen in many upraised hands in the immense audience of over 100,000. You have to wonder where did that come from when they've been cut off for so long and why would so many use that one hand sign? Look at the audience photos of any rock concert anywhere and you see the same hand sign over and over. This is not something we should acknowledge in any way. Its just so pervasive now. Is like dressing a child up with a horned costume. Or anything related to sorcery which is so prevalent in the media and entertainment today. But that's a whole other topic.
Some people are quick to judge. Don't let their personal failings get to youThe hand symbol is different from the devil horns. That should be clear. There are similarities, but it's a completely different hand symbol.
This is the last time I will bring this up. It seems like you were condemning me based on something I repented of. Was that your intention? If it was, then you are out of line, as that should not be held against me.
Or it could be Texas Longhorns or something like that. Then a lot of people use it as "Rock on." You can know the meaning in the context. The devil's horns, the fingers are also pointed closer. But since you are into sign language, did you ever watch a show put together by friends of mine named Sue Thomas FBEye? It was based on a true story.... The producer passed away sadly...No, I'm asking what relevance you said relates to what I said. And it's not devil horns. It's "I love you" in sign language.
Or it could be Texas Longhorns or something like that. Then a lot of people use it as "Rock on." You can know the meaning in the context. The devil's horns, the fingers are also pointed closer. But since you are into sign language, did you ever watch a show put together by friends of mine named Sue Thomas FBEye? It was based on a true story.... The producer passed away sadly...
It's all context. Remember Jesus is the Lion of Judah, but satan goes around as a lion to see whom he can devour....This is devil horns:
This is Rock On:
This is "I love you" in sign language:
They are all different.
No, I have not seen that. I am not really into sign language. I just made the "I love you" sign as a pose.
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