The Gospel of Matthew - The Question About Fasting | Matthew Chapter 9 : 14 - 17

In the Gospel of Matthew, John's disciples approach Jesus, questioning why his disciples do not fast as they and the Pharisees do. Jesus responds by comparing himself to a bridegroom, explaining that while he is with them, it is a time of joy and celebration, not fasting. However, he predicts that there will come a time when he will be taken away from them, and then they will fast. Jesus uses the imagery of new and old garments and new and old wineskins to illustrate that his teachings represent something new and cannot be contained by the old ways of thinking or practicing religion. This passage underscores Jesus' authority to introduce new perspectives and practices in accordance with God's purposes, highlighting the arrival of the new era of God's kingdom.