Daniel tells us the events of this chapter occur during the first year of darius. And they stood up in their place and read from the book of the law of the lord their god for a quarter of the day. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast book is the best resource providing daniel fast recipes, food lists, guidelines, devotionals and more. The daniel fast, or perhaps more properly the daniel diet, has also been popularized as a healthy eating regime.
In those days, i, daniel, have been mourning three weeks of days. Caffeinated products arent a part of the daniel fast, and, even though decaf green tea sounds like it doesnt contain caffeine, it does. What is a daniel fast how to do a daniel fast for 2020 youtube. The daniel fast is a 21day partial fast based upon daniels own experiences as recorded in the bible. Jan 06, 2014 21 day daniel fast monday, january 6, 2014 to january 26, 2014 january 6, 2014 at 2. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast kindle edition by. Daniel who through the book received revelations from god. Daniel s faithfulness 11 then daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over daniel, hananiah, mishael, and azariah, 12 please test your servants for ten days.
The daniel fast fasting for influential testimony 9. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast will help you. The following description of the daniel fast is excerpted from her website. You can do the suggestions above or do whats known as the daniel 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. I also recommend reading my blog post, how to prepare for the daniel fast, for basic tips on how to get started. The prolon fasting mimicking diet is the first and only clinically tested, scientific breakthrough in fasting mimicking. Serving you since 1998, with daniel diet recipes, daniel fast diet blog, clear fast instructions, foods to enjoy, answers to questions, and more. To have all you need for the fast, pick up a copy of.
You can fast at anytime when you want to draw nearer to god and have an issue you want to bring before him. Best fasting and intermittent fasting books 22 books. Participants are encouraged to practice moderation with portion sizes, eating no more than three meals and two snacks per day, all made up of items from the daniel fast food list. Thats the usual description of the daniel fast which you can find on daniel fast websites, yes, there are so many of them in our days.
Daniel chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. Published on jul 27, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of daniel, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The fast is designed to deprive yourself of specific foods for a set period of time to draw closer to god. In these books, the focus is primarily on fasting for scientific, health or weightloss purposes. 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. You dont have to worry about coming up with recipes on your fast. Day 1 memorize if i could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didnt love others, i would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
For more specific details on the food guidelines, refer to my daniel fast food list. Feed your soul, strengthen your spirit, and renew your body paperback january 1, 2010. The lesson for the night was teaching from the book of daniel, and discussed daniel s fast and what brought him to do this. Daniel the prophet warns us of a terrible time ahead for the entire world. The esther fast fasting for protection from the evil one 11. In so far as daniel s praying and fasting was a perquisite for the dream, we can safely say no, because. But daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the kings delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank. Look at fasting as a means of allowing your body to do some internal spring cleaning and reboot itself, similar to restarting your computer when it isnt running as efficiently as it should. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. Why did nebuchadnezzar change daniel s name to belteshazzar. 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.
Daniel fast books use one of our helpful guides during your daniel fast. The daniel fast is based on the fasting experiences of the old testament prophet. The fast allows foods grown from seed, including whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. The daniel fast is a wonderful book and a wonderful system. The daniel fast has been studied for its potential to reduce ldl cholesterol, blood pressure, body weight, and creactive protein. Most people use this method of fasting for 21 consecutive days. The daniel fast no meats, no sweets, no breads, drink water and eat fruits and vegetables. Daniel 1 at the end of a 10day trial period, daniel and. Fasting helps clean your body of toxins and gives you a healthier core and soul. The book provides facts, recipes, and reasons to do a daniel fast, all while encouraging the reader with reallife stories as well as quotes from.
Each book except for the daniel fast journal provides extensive information for your fast, plus a complete daniel fast cookbook and a 21day daniel fast daily devotional. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast by kristen feola. A question i receive often is about which book is best to use during the daniel fast, depending on ones purpose for fasting. Daniel stands firm sunday school lesson ministryto. Feed your soul, strengthen your spirit, and renew your body gregory, susan on. The annual seventy days prayer and fasting programme organised by the mfm international ministries commences 7th august 2017. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news. Daniel stands firm sunday school lesson by kelly henderson. The principles you learn from the daniel fast will change the way you view food, your. What is the meaning of nebuchadnezzars dream in daniel 2. The only beverage is water and the primary foods are fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes.
Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink. What if you could grow closer to god and improve your health in jus. During this time, daniel and the men ate only vegetables in an. Suite 300, norcross, ga 30092 7708400888 gather my saints together unto me. Then you can choose to use the daniel fast as your method of fasting.
I had tried going to the gym, exercising at home, but all felt futile, lacked excitement, and lost my interest. It means that belshazzar has already died, the babylonian empire has ended, and the medopersian empire has now. View fasting from gods perspective as outlined in isaiah 58 and other related passages. Every year, thousands of believers all over the world participate in this glorious programme which has brought immeasurable and uncountable testimonies. When done as a fast, it is intended to be a time of drawing closer to god. This daniel fast book will give the tools needed to make the fast simple. Many people use the daniel fast as their method of fasting. Daniel, chapter 1, describes how daniel and his three friends ate only vegetables and drank only water.
This final chapter of the book of daniel focuses on the end timethe time just. Niles and little write, when we fast and pray, we are taking time away from a meal or an activity to devote our entire being to focus on god. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the god of heaven. This lesson was prepared for upper elementary age students. Your goal in fasting is to become closer to god by.
You can read the whole 1st chapter of daniel, but the main part of the story is found in daniel 1. To sum up, daniel and his three buddies were among servants to the king and had been. 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. 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. 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. Book of daniel bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Your ultimate daniel fast guide ultimate daniel fast. The message was true, and it concerned a great conflict. The daniel fast involves a spiritual commitment to god. At the saddleback church in california, an innovative communitybased approach to weight loss and health has helped thousands of participants.
We find we are more sensitive to the voice of god, more attuned to hearing. In the old testament, the book of daniel tells the story of the prophets fast. Daniel s prayer and gabriels proclamation daniel 9. But he also provides wonderful hope for those who submit their lives to god. 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. Widely recognized as the expert on this 21day fast inspired by the book of daniel, susan has helped thousands of people discover a safe and healthy way to fast. 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. The fast is based on the fasting experiences of the prophet daniel along with standard jewish fasting principles. Please refer to the daniel fast book for more detailed information about the daniel fast.
The main beverage on the daniel fast is water, so whether or not to include herbal tea is a personal decision. The daniel fast starter kit by susan gregory, author the pages in this report provides some information about the daniel fast. Create your own fasting plan, including tips on how to prepare physically and spiritually. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten and others are restricted. A variety of benefits may arise from trying the daniel diet, including reduced risk of heart disease and improved energy levels. Inside is a sample menu list to give you 21 days of tasty meals including snacks plus the recipes to go along with them. The book of daniel is a 2ndcentury bc biblical apocalypse combining a prophecy of history with an eschatology a portrayal of end times which is both cosmic in scope and political in its focus. Print out this free sunday school lesson based on the book of daniel chapter one. You can select from three types of fasting a full fast, daniel fast, or give up at least one item of food. 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.
There are no sweeteners on the fast and no processed foods or. The daniel fast is a religious partial fast that is popular among evangelical protestants in north. The daniel fast is a partial fast based on two accounts of the prophet daniel fasting. 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. And the understanding of the message was given to him in a vision. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. The daniel fast is a method of fasting used by hundreds of thousands of christians throughout the world. There must be something in that i could pour myself into. Daniel was not vague in his objection to the babylonian diet. Its a partial fast where some foods are eaten while others are restricted.
Not only does fasting and prayer help us focus on god, but through that time, it brings us closer to him and changes our hearts. This is an amazing book, that also includes a 21 day plan to better your life and your faith. Susan gregory, the daniel fast blogger, launched the daniel fast blog and website in december 2007. 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. The john the baptist fast fasting for influential testimony 10. It is void of added sugars, alcohol, caffeine, meat, additives, or preservatives. 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.
The daniel fast eating plan is like a vegan diet with more restrictions. 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 combines fasting with connecting to god. There are two references to fasting in the biblical book of.
Since then, her site has received millions of hits. 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. Kristen feola is the author of the bestselling book, the ultimate guide to the daniel fast, an encouraging and engaging resource for individuals, small groups, and churches participating in the daniel fast. The principles you learn from the daniel fast will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the one who created you. Fasting is written in scripture as if we already know how and why to fast. So, was it needed for daniel to be fasting the whole time. The fast is based on the lifelong kosher diet of the jewish hero daniel in the biblical book of daniel and the threeweek. 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. Susan is passionate to see individuals experience a successful daniel fast as they seek god and endeavor to grow in the love and knowledge of christ. Understand the history behind the daniel fast by looking at daniels fasting experiences. The daniel fast requires abstinence from party or junk foods. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Dec 28, 2016 the new year fast is obviously at the beginning of the year. 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. There is no evidence that human prayer affects angels in any way angels are merely messengers of god b. This bible story is where daniel and his 3 friends choose to make a stand for god and not eating the king nebuchadnezzars food. What if you could grow closer to god and improve your health in just 21 days. And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, i say to you, they have received their reward. The daniel fast is a religiously rooted, shortterm eating plan drawn from the book of daniel, which appears in the old testament. We also recommend the bbc documentary titled eat, fast and live longer for a more thorough understanding of the healthful benefits of fasting. Since the 21day daniel fast restricts meat and seafood, you can prioritize plantbased protein, such as beans, seeds, nuts, nut butters and highprotein grains. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast by kristen feola goodreads. 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. Nine of the 12 chapters relate revelation through dreams and visions.
Sep 05, 2019 the daniel fast may be biblical in origin, but this doesnt mean that you have to be religious to try it out. This is a wonderful gift of learning on how to start fasting and to be in prayer. Feed your soul, strengthen your spirit, and renew your body. In more mundane language, it is an account of the activities and visions of daniel, a noble jew. 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. Why and how to fast what does the bible say about fasting. The title of the book comes from the name of its chief character and author. Jan 10, 2020 since the 21day daniel fast restricts meat and seafood, you can prioritize plantbased protein, such as beans, seeds, nuts, nut butters and highprotein grains. Current and historical books about fasting and intermittent fasting, also called periodic fasting. Following a healthy fasting program is like giving every organ in your body an oil change, including filtering the blood. My book, the ultimate guide to the daniel fast, will walk you through every step of your threeweek journey, from getting ready for the fast to breaking the fast. Dreading fasting steps to fasting meal ideas daniel fast 21day menu grocery shopping list recipes for the daniel fast encouragement for fasting daniel fast commitment a simple complete resource of guidelines, menus, recipes, shopping list and daily devotions. Daniel bridges the entire 70 years of the babylonian captivity from 605 to 536 b. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast ultimate daniel fast.