Why 40 days?

Whenever God wanted to prepare someone for his purposes, he took 40 days.

• In Genesis, the flood which destroyed the earth was brought about by 40 days and nights of rain.
• Noah’s life was transformed by 40 days of rain.
• The Hebrews spent 40 years in the wilderness before reaching the land promised to them by God.
• Moses fasted for 40 days before receiving the ten commandments on Mount Sinai.
• David was transformed by Goliath’s 40-day challenge.
• Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 days of strength from a single meal.
• The entire city of Nineveh was transformed when God gave the people 40 days to change.
• Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness in preparation for his ministry
• The disciples were transformed by 40 days with Jesus after his resurrection.