The people are rebuked for the hypocritical, or merely formal, nature of their fasts. The prophet does not, even further on, give any direct answer…

There is the point. You can fast to self. You can fast to your own pride. If we have no thought of honouring God in our fasting, there is nothing i…

Here the Prophet tells us that he was sent to the people and to the priests, not so much to teach the messengers who came from distant lands, as to…

Speak unto all the people of the land
Of Judea, who had sent these men on this errand, and whom they represented, an…

If we truly desire to know the will of God in doubtful matters, we must not only consult his word and ministers, but also seek his direction throug…