Daniel, chapter 1, describes how daniel and his three friends ate only vegetables and drank only water. Its a partial fast where some foods are eaten while others are restricted. Since the 21day daniel fast restricts meat and seafood, you can prioritize plantbased protein, such as beans, seeds, nuts, nut butters and highprotein grains. My desire is to provide you with helpful resources to make your daniel fast successful. February started out on a pretty life changing note. During this fast, which lasts three weeks, only certain foods are allowed. There are ample resources online and in book form to help people complete a daniel fast. The fast is so popular that it has spawned a book, a weight loss manual, and a study guide. The daniel fast isnt based on what jesus ate, but it is based upon what one of jesus followers consumed and this follower was not surprisingly daniel. Daniel s vision by the tigris 12 do not be afraid, daniel, he said, for from the first day that you purposed to understand and to humble yourself before your god, your words were heard, and i have come in response to them.
Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. The authenticity of few books in the bible has been more furiously assailed by critics that the book of daniel. Fasting like this gets us nowhere, but fasting in humility, brokenness, and in desperation, can make our voice heard on high. Jan 02, 2020 without proper preparation, the daniel fast could cause an overemphasis on food instead of being a tool for spiritual growth, particularly in cultures where fad diets abound and where processed or prepared foods are popular. The daniel fast starter kit by susan gregory, author the pages in this report provides some information about the daniel fast. This is a wonderful gift of learning on how to start fasting and to be in prayer. 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. Its purpose while the daniel fast is cleansing your body by omitting certain foods for a limited time, the deeper and true basis of intent is for spiritual connection. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Is it to bow down his head like a reed, and to spread sackcloth.
These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the. Home content index books of the bible daniel daniel fast. Daniel s prayer and gabriels proclamation daniel 9. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. In the old testament, the book of daniel tells the story of the prophets fast. Its a partial fast that focuses very heavily on vegetables and other healthy whole foods but leaves out any animal sources of protein. All the distrust of life which misfortunes had brought to the little varmland boy needed tears to wash it away. A selfappointed fasting guru gladly tells readers how. The key of fasting to receive gods authority in his kingdom, will be covered in this teaching.
The daniel fast in the bible lasted for 21 days long. In the book of daniel we find two different times where the prophet daniel fasted. The book of acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions. For 21 days, youll get a daily bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus. We are not as free to take weeks off from our day to day lives to simply seek the face of god.
As a result, it is a matter of christian freedom whether to observe a daniel fast. Daniel 1 states that he ate only vegetables and water, and in daniel 10, while the passage does not give a specific list of foods that daniel ate, it does state that he ate no rich or choice foods, as well as no red meat or wine. We can be certain too, that daniel was, or had just finished, fasting when he prayed. It is important to note that the bible nowhere commands believers to observe a daniel fast. The daniel fast plan, according to all about prayer, is a plan based on bible versions found in the book of daniel. The daniel fast is based on the fasting experiences of the old testament prophet. The daniel fast with all the recipes and advice creates distractions and diminishes emphasis on prayer. Understand the history behind the daniel fast by looking at daniels fasting experiences.
Many users of this biblicallybased fasting method follow it. While it is possible to get enough protein from plant sources, it can be tricky, so you may want to track your protein intake to ensure youre getting adequate amounts. The fast is based on the fasting experiences of the prophet daniel along with standard jewish fasting principles. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Instead, the purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on god. Daniel 1 states that he ate only vegetables and water, and in daniel 10, while the passage does not give a specific list of foods. The daniel fast combines fasting with connecting to god. I hope youre blessed by the information you find throughout this website.
Fasting added to their humility and the results were spectacular. According to two passages in the bible, daniel fasted twice. This is an amazing book, that also includes a 21 day plan to better your life and your faith. Yes i have seen people who were fasting but then after it is done after breaking the fast that person would be irratable on simple things as a child and a teenager i was wondering why these people fast. The daniel fast is based on verses in the book of daniel from the old testament of the bible which tells the story of daniel undertaking a fast while being held captive by the king of babylon. Since the daniel fast is only styled after daniel s eating pattern, which is not elaborated on in the bible, different resources have different regulations for what can and.
The true daniel fast in chapter 9 of the book of daniel and elsewhere in the bible leaves no room for distraction. Ahasuerus, by descent a mede, who was made king over the realm of the chaldeans in the first year of his reign, i, daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the lord to jeremiah the prophet, must pass before the end of the desolations of jerusalem, namely. The lesson for the night was teaching from the book of daniel, and discussed daniel s fast and what brought him to do this. Then michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for i had been left. In fasting, we devote special attention to nourishing and developing that part of us that connects with god our spirit. As daniel looks up he sees one very impressive looking man. Your ultimate daniel fast guide ultimate daniel fast. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. 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. God gives them a hint about the problem with this kind of fasting as he asks, is such the fast that i choose, a day for a person to humble himself.
The versions are close to the massoretic, only the septuagint, and, following it, the vetus, as quoted by tertullian, omit days, in the literal rendering of the hebrew phrase, weeks of days. Create your own fasting plan, including tips on how to prepare physically and spiritually. This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just before and after jesus christ returns to earth. During the first fast, he ate only vegetables and water to set himself apart for god. Watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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 their enemies, so. The daniel fast is a 21day diet and fasting plan, based on the bible. The book of daniel is followed by the prophet hosea, the first of the prophets in the book of the twelve. The book is said to make several historical blunders. The daniel fast, still not biblical fasting food in god. Fasting is a way to demonstrate to god, and to ourselves, that we are serious about our relationship with him. One way to make it easier to stick to the daniel fast is to have a list of approved recipes in your arsenal. When going on a daniel fast, or any type of fast, if you have questions outside of what scripture says, prayerfully seek the lord and be led by the spirit for the specifics for your personal fast.
This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to god. View fasting from gods perspective as outlined in isaiah 58 and other related passages. In those days i daniel was mourning three full weeks. The lesson for the night was teaching from the book of daniel, and discussed daniels fast and what brought him to do this. Daily bible passages and prayer guide for 21day daniels fast. I apologize for the lastminute notice for this 21day fast.
Distrust that love and joy, beauty and strength blossomed on the earth, distrust in himself, all must go, all did go, for it was easter. The daniel fast is a oneofakind fast in that instead of food being cut completely out of the equation, which is how we usually understand fasting, we are able to eat food, but are restricted by the types of foods we eat. Turning to the bible for weight loss with the daniel diet abc news. The fast is designed to deprive yourself of specific foods for a set period of time to draw closer to god. Elsewhere in the bible, jehoiakim was already dead at the time of the siege of jerusalem.
To have all you need for the fast, pick up a copy of the daniel fast. We should be able to have faith of receiving great things from god before the end of this period just as daniel. There are two references to fasting in the biblical book of daniel from which the daniel fast is drawn. The daniel fast is a method of fasting used by hundreds of thousands of christians throughout the world.
Scripture tells us that fasting will help us grow a more intimate relationship with christ and will open our eyes to what he wants to teach us. Daniel the daniel fast is a method of spiritual fasting and considered a partial fast, where only some food. The daniel fast no meats, no sweets, no breads, drink water and eat fruits and vegetables. The daniel fast is based on verses from the bible found in daniel 10. The daniel fast or daniel diet is based upon the prophet daniel s dietary and spiritual experiences as recorded in the book of daniel in the bible. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten and others are restricted.
The daniel fast is the deliberate and intentional dedication to focus on god for three weeks daniel 10. The fast was a time of mourning for daniel and also part of how he set his mind to gain understanding and to humble himself before his god daniel 10. Gabriel is only mentioned by name 4 times in the entire bible, twice here in daniel and twice in the book of luke verses 1. Daily bible passages and prayer guide for 21day daniels fast we fast to draw closer to god and to be spiritually strengthened for victorious living. Fasting is not a subject much approached these days, except by preachers wishing to indicate to their congregations that they have a long way to go before they can class themselves with men like daniel we have a long way to go. The daniel fast is a wonderful book and a wonderful system. Because the book of daniel contains so many detailed prophecies of things that happened centuries later, some skeptics have suggested that it is a fraud, written much later in history. Book of daniel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast kindle edition by.
Daniel wrote the book of daniel during the sixth century b. Our leadership team invites you to join us for a 21day daniel fast august 526, or for those needing more time to prepare, they can join us in the last 14 days of the fast august 1226. The study guide is based on fasting for spiritual breakthrough regal books, 1996. The prophet daniel is one of four major prophets in hebrew scripture, along with isaiah, jeremiah, and ezekiel. Jan 02, 2020 fasting and prayer are often linked together luke 2. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your father who is in secret. Turning to the bible for weight loss with the daniel diet. A friend recently dispelled any concerns i had about the importance of this topic when he sent me a link to a popular website promoting fasting. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast will help you. If you are wondering how to fast such as for how long, what to abstain from, and what to pray, these bible verses about fasting will help guide you on your journey.
Susan gregory is an author, a bible teacher, and a christian life and business coach. In the book of daniel in the bible, the backdrop is set. Making room for god in your daily life the daniel fast has gained popularity in recent years. The purpose of christian fasting is to seek a more intimate relationship with god while ridding your physical body of unnatural, selfgratifying food and drink. All throughout the book of daniel there are multiple instances where he is found fasting, praying, and. Bible verses about the daniel fast king james bible. Her biblical principles will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the creator. A huge reason for this is that our lifestyles have changed a great deal since biblical times. During this time, daniel and the men ate only vegetables in an. Pray, read the word, and spend quality time in meditation daily. Truly, i say to you, they have received their reward. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast is an inspiring resource for christians who want to pursue a more intimate relationship with god through the 21day commitment to prayer and fasting known as the daniel fast.
A day after i got the call, i went to bible study, which i dont regularly go like i should. Indeed, there is a calmness in the book of daniel which only comes from humility. 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. Im kristen feola, author of the bestselling book,the ultimate guide to the daniel fast. The daniel fast or daniel diet is based on the prophet daniel s dietary and spiritual experiences as recorded in the book of daniel in the bible. This is the fasting period as daniel and the 3 fasted, by not eating fats and drinking wine, after 10 days got wisdom, knowledge and understanding of vision and dreams from god.
See fasting instances in the king james version kjv. Daniel 1 new international version niv daniel s training in babylon. I, daniel, perceived in the books the number of years that, according to the word of the lord to jeremiah the prophet, must. Why did nebuchadnezzar change daniel s name to belteshazzar. Daniel was among the best and the brightest of the israelites of his time. In the scripture, it says that daniel didnt eat any delicacies, meats, or wine and was in mourning for 21 days daniel 10. At the same time, the bible presents fasting as something that is good, profitable, and beneficial.
The first chapter of the book of daniel was most likely composed as early as 450 bce and as late as the 2nd century bce. Feed your soul, strengthen your spirit, and renew your body 97814143344 by susan gregory. The widely held view that the book of daniel is largely fictional rests mainly on the modern philosophical assumption that longrange predictive prophecy is impossible. When one reads the book of daniel, there is no trace of pride to be found in daniel or his three fellow captives. Bible verses about the daniel fast bible verses related to the daniel fast from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order. And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. What is the daniel fast, chris pratts bibleinspired diet plan. You can select from three types of fasting a full fast, daniel fast, or give up at least one item of food. Bible verses related to the daniel fast from the king james version kjv by relevance. Fasting helps clean your body of toxins and gives you a healthier core and soul.
The story of daniel motivates faithfulness despite. Most people use this method of fasting for 21 consecutive days. Looking through vegan blogs and cookbooks for whole foods, plantbased recipes is a good place to start, and you can always adapt a recipe to fit the parameters of the daniel fast. Daniel, observed in the books the number of the years which was revealed as the word of the lord to jeremiah the prophet for the completion of the desolations of jerusalem, namely, seventy years. Yet when we specifically consider what will happen to the people of god, the bible has some important explanations and advice. The daniel fast is a religious partial fast that is popular among evangelical protestants in north. 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.
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