The books of daniel in the bible fasting

The holy bible book 27 daniel kjv dramatized audio duration. Its a partial fast, where some foods are eaten and others are restricted. The book of acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions. Read daniel 10 and notice that no where is the word fast used. America has been plagued by an epidemic of obesity we love our food and for some they love their food more than they love their god.

The daniel fast is a powerful spiritual discipline. Fasting for spiritual breakthrough ebook daniel fast. Daniel and his friends fasted from meat, fine foods, and wine, and later daniel specifically fasted in order to usher in gods promises to israel. The daniel fast is a partial fast based on two accounts of the prophet daniel fasting. And in every province, whithersoever the kings commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the jews, and fasting. At the same time, the bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and beneficial. King james version kjv i ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did i anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. A hunger for god came to me in a time in my life when pain and heartache brought about a thirst that only our savior can. The daniel fast is a 21day diet and fasting plan, based on the bible. It always seem to show up when ordinary men need extraordinary power, provision, and perseverance to overcome impossible odds, enemies, or obstruction.

When jesus taught on fasting, he would say when you fast not if you fast. The daniel fast is based on verses from the bible found in daniel 10. The daniel fast is a method of spiritual fasting used by millions of christians throughout the world. Daniel abstained from pleasant bread, meat, and wine. I think its important to note that daniel was not fasting. Nov 06, 2007 fasting looses the bands of wickedness. These words, along with daniels other fast daniel 1.

One of the more fascinating books of the bible is the book of daniel. Amy kneen few books have had such an impact on my life as a hunger for god. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times cosmic in scope and political in focus. The last six chapters are filled with apocalyptic visions that challenge even the most advanced bible students and scholars 2. In those days, i, daniel, have been mourning three weeks of days. Fasting is a christian discipline that is rarely talked about in the christian church, so i found the book, the daniel fast by susan gregory, to be refreshing and enlightening. Daniel 1 niv daniels training in babylon in the bible. According to two passages in the bible, daniel fasted twice.

The study guide is based on fasting for spiritual breakthrough regal books, 1996. Its a partial fast based upon the prophet daniels dietary and spiritual experiences as recorded in the book of daniel in the bible. Through many examples of people in the bible who fasted, we can know that god grants supernatural revelation and wisdom through this practice. When jesus discussed the keys to the kingdom, he told us to bind and loose. Daniels prayer, and the vision of the seventy weeks 9. In this authoritative guide, susan gregory, the daniel fast blogger and an acknowledged expert on the popular partial fast inspired by the biblical book of daniel, guides readers toward a successful fasting experience. In these pages i felt gods extravagant love at each turn. The second fast is basically the same as the first fast, but the text specifically names three things to avoid. Fast like daniel devotional reading plan youversion bible.

The daniel fast is a widely utilized fast based on the biblical book of daniel. Moses, david, elijah, esther, daniel, anna, paul, jesus, just to name a few. In each case, these studies are designed to help you better understand as an individual or in a group setting the biblical principles of the fasts god has chosen. To quote the bible, daniel ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine. Few bible characters have the kind of status that daniel does. The daniel fast or daniel diet is based upon the prophet daniels dietary and spiritual experiences as recorded in the book of daniel in the bible. Although the bible doesnt give a direct command on this issue, examples of fasting appear in both the old and the new testaments. The daniel fast incorporates devotionals, biblical background, a food list, and recipes. Daniel, chapter 1, describes how daniel and his three friends ate only vegetables and drank only water.

Everyone of importance in the bible practiced fasting. Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular. There are two references to fasting in the biblical book of daniel from which the daniel fast is drawn. As a result, it is a matter of christian freedom whether to observe a daniel fast. I, daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the lord to jeremiah the prophet, must. Many users of this biblically based fasting method. Book of daniel from the king james version of the bible. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Turning to the bible for weight loss with the daniel diet abc news.

The term daniel fast further misleads as it dilutes or confuses the purpose of fasting. When done as a fast, it is intended to be a time of drawing closer to god. With the coupling of fasting and prayer, one can open themselves to gods holy spirit. The ultimate 6week guide to building your body and soul by kristen feola is designed to help you get in better shape spiritually and physically this book teaches you how to train yourself in godliness through the implementation of six disciplinesbible study, prayer, fasting, healthy living, financial stewardship, and serving others. One of the most telling passages in which fasting is mentioned is matthew 6.

You really ought to dig into daniel with a bible study and commentary to learn about this character for yourself, but for starters, heres 12 biblical facts about daniel that dont get. Author of several books, including believe that you can, fear fighters, and the spirit of python in thisnew york times bestseller and one of the best available books on the topic, jentezen franklin explains the spiritual power of fasting and offers a deeper understanding of gods plan for fasting and the benefits available to those who participate. Of daniel, on account of the captivity of the people, with prayer for their deliverance, dan 9. Feb 23, 2016 the holy bible book 27 daniel kjv dramatized audio duration. Most people use this method of fasting for 21 consecutive days. It is important to note that the bible nowhere commands believers to observe a daniel fast. All throughout the book of daniel there are multiple instances where he is. Jan 11, 2020 while fasting, many people read the bible, pray, or worship. Bible verses related to the daniel fast from the king james version kjv by relevance.

Read this bible chapter online, click here to read. Fruits and vegetables are the mainstay of the daniel fast and can be acceptably prepared in a variety of ways. We were created with fasting, think about it, if you sleep 8 hours a day, then you are sleeping 1. What is fasting in the christian context as christians, disciplined fasting and praying is not an option. Read your bible throughout the day when you can, listen to the audio bible i personally like the app. The daniel fast is a religious partial fast that is popular among evangelical protestants in north america in which meat, wine, and other rich foods are avoided in favor of vegetables and water for typically three weeks in order to draw the believer closer to god. It is a type of fasting that is characterized by only eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In daniel, book 10, the prophet went on a second, 3week fast. It involves a 21 day ad libitum food intake period, devoid of animal.

The daniel fast is a religious partial fast that is popular among evangelical protestants in north. Word of promise, read spiritual books on the power of fasting and prayer or books that will inject faith into your spirit. And i set my face to the lord god, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes. Apart from supernatural enablement, the body can function only three days without water. Daniel fast foods include delicious whole foods with a big focus on nutrientrich vegetables and an avoidance of animalderived protein. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. There is a regular fast which consists of abstaining from all food and drink except for water matthew 4. Its a partial fast where some foods are eaten while others are restricted. I dont like fasting, lets just get that out of the way right now. Both the old testament and new testament teach the value of fasting, which is abstaining from food or drink in order to focus on prayer and seeking gods will. Jun 21, 2019 there are two references to fasting in the biblical book of daniel from which the daniel fast is drawn. Lets make room for god on this amazing journey as we fast like daniel together. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew exiled at babylon, its message being that just as the god of israel saved daniel and his friends from. All other fasts in scripture are complete abstinence from food and sometimes both food and water.

Two passages occur in that prophets writings where the duration of the captivity is mentioned jeremiah 25. Many fasting recipes and several cookbooks are designed for the daniel fast. The book of daniel is an apocalypse, a literary genre in which a heavenly reality is revealed to a human recipient. In her blog, gospel taboo, amanda edmondson writes, biblically, fasting is mentioned in both the old and new testament. Youll love them tooand want to share them, and this reading plan, with your friends.

Fasting is an important key to getting the victory over hard situations that do not seem to respond. Study guide for daniel by chuck smith blue letter bible. And the understanding of the message was given to him in a vision. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia. The daniel fast is based on the fasting experiences of the old testament prophet. The fast is most often practiced for 21 consecutive days and its purpose is to draw nearer to god and present your needs to him.

As gregory explains, a true fast is a relationship of denying food or drink for the purpose of a spiritual goal. He gave special attention to jeremiahs prophecy of the seventy years of the captivity. In his article, what christians need to know about fasting, sam storms talks about the different ways christians fast from food or drink. In the biblical narrative of the first chapter of the book of daniel, nebuchadnezzars siege of jerusalem happened in the third year of the reign of. Listen to preaching and messages that will stir your soul and feed your season of consecration. Power with god through fasting christian life center. Hes a righteous and wise hero of the old testament whose decisions save the lives of many. Fasting is found throughout the old and new testaments of the bible, over fifty times. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. It leads them to think that a dietary choice daniel made for a period qualified as a fast.

All kjv books old testament only new testament only apocrypha only. Sep 20, 2019 the daniel fast or daniel diet is based upon the prophet daniels dietary and spiritual experiences as recorded in the book of daniel in the bible. We are called to fast, and there are examples for us within the scriptures that give us. This summary of the book of daniel provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of daniel. It describes 9 different fasts with 9 different prescriptions, each for a different purpose. When we fast, we loose the bands of wickedness, undo the heavy burdens, set the oppressed free, and break every yoke of the enemy. Fasting is a way of willingly taking part in this process by our own free choice, giving the spirit more liberty in our lives. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniels training in babylon. Daniel fast food list daniel fast meal plan 21 day daniel fast 21 day fast daniel fast foods daniel plan detox the daniel plan book of daniel pudding oats have you heard of the daniel fast before. The checklist should be used with the textbook, fasting for spiritual breakthrough, regal books, by elmer towns.

As with all of scripture, the book of daniel is profitable for our study 2 ti 3. The author of the daniel fast created a term by linking a name and a word from the bible. Daniels prayer for his people 2 in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the lord to jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of jerusalem would last seventy years. Bible verses about the daniel fast king james bible. The bible studies in this checklist are different from the material in the textbook. The daniel fast, still not biblical fasting food in gods. English standard version esv i ate no delicacies, no meat or. Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. The daniel fast, or perhaps more properly the daniel diet, has also been popularized as a healthy eating regime.

I do not believe that the daniel fast is a biblical form of fasting. It is a biblebased fast that is modeled after a passage in the book of daniel. The fast is based on the lifelong kosher diet of the jewish hero daniel in the biblical book of daniel and the threeweek. My church ladies have participated in the daniel fast two times and are eager to do it again. Its a type of partial fast that focuses very heavily on vegetables and other healthy whole foods but leaves out any animal sources of protein.