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. The lesson for the night was teaching from the book of daniel, and discussed daniels fast and what brought him to do this. Then he said to me, fear not, daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand and humbled yourself before your god, your words have been heard, and i have come because of your words. The book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation. In those days, i, daniel was mourning for three whole weeks.
Then i turned my face to the lord god, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and. In those days i, daniel, was mourning for three weeks. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water, daniel said. A similar observance can be seen with the 40 day season of lent that is observed by orthodox, catholic, and some mainline protestant christians, 4 though the. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did i anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. The daniel fast is so called because it is based on the way the prophet daniel is recorded to have eaten in daniel 1 and daniel 10. Lord, the great and awesome god, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, 5 we have sinned and done wrong.
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. Jul 09, 2014 the insights tom has gained from memorizing much of daniel and the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible gateway. Pray, read the word, and spend quality time in meditation daily. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniel. Bible verse of the day your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Will you call this a fast, and a day acceptable to the lord. In fact, they didnt just fast for a day or two, but both jesus and moses fasted for 40 days. For anyone who wants to make room for god but hates fasting, i have just the thing for youa 10day reading plan based on the book, fast like daniel. This is the most popular form of the daniel fast because it allows more variety. Daniels vision of a man in the third year of cyrus king of persia, a revelation was given to daniel who was called belteshazzar.
Foods allowed include fruits, vegetables, nuts, sprouts, whole grains, and seeds. Sep 20, 2019 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. This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to god. Because the verse says that daniel ate no choice food, meats, rich or fried foods, sugar, alcohol, and processed foods. Can i eat all fruits during the day when my fasting time is between 6am and 6pm. The fast is based on the lifelong kosher diet of the jewish hero daniel in the biblical book of daniel and the threeweek. It will crush all those kingdoms and bring them to an end, but it will itself endure forever. The book of daniel verse by verse chapter 10 daniels. Many users of this biblically based fasting method. The daniel fast changed my life, and ive watched everyone who has really engaged in this fast receive something great from god. In that the king saw an angelic watcher, a holy one, descending from heaven and saying, chop down the tree and destroy it. An additional reference to this fast is found in daniel 10.
The daniel fast is a 21day diet and fasting plan, based on the bible story of the same name. While only vegetables and water are listed in the scripture, the word. In daniel, book 10, the prophet went on a second, 3week fast. I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did i anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks. 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. 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 chapter 10 is an interesting unique chapter in the bible. And when he had spoken this word unto me, i stood trembling. Book of daniel chapter 10 bible study commentary lifting. Let us be given only vegetables to eat and water to drink. Despite biblical examples throughout scripture, many christians are slow to fast. I was inspired to develop a 10 day program that accurately represents the diet that daniel, hananiah, azariah and mishael consumed while in babylonian captivity, in order to honor god. Nov 09, 2017 the book of daniel lays the basis for the book of revelation.
In the biblical narrative of the first chapter of the book of daniel. Versions of the fast include eating only raw vegetables or fruits for 1021 days. 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. Verse click for chapter please test your servants for ten days. Book of daniel bible study commentary chapter 10 daniel chapter 10. What specific clarity of vision are you seeking from god during this time. Why did daniel fast and pray to god for 21 days without. Bread he ate, for animantis cuiusque vita in fuga est, life will fail if not maintained by food, but coarse bread panem cibarium, atrum, et siligineum, and no more of that. 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.
This passage is a source for the idea of a 21day fast. Angelic princes battle for 21 days in the third year of king cyrus of persia a message was revealed to daniel, whose name was called belteshazzar. The daniel diet, inspired by the biblical prophet daniel, has become a. When daniel, hananiah, mishael, azariah, and other young israelite men were taken into nebuchadnezzars service, they were to be given food and wine from the kings table while undergoing a threeyear training. It is also from this verse that we the 21day period is set, however. Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Bible verses related to the daniel fast from the king james version kjv by relevance sort by book order daniel 10. The insights tom has gained from memorizing much of daniel and the entire book of revelation and the great contributions they offer to bible students. And in the days of these final ten kings shall the god of heaven set up a kingdom which. The daniel fast is based on verses from the bible found in daniel 10. Turning to the bible for weight loss with the daniel diet abc news. If you would like to know gods program for the future, it is essential that you understand this book of daniel. The time would be long before all would be accomplished.
Bible verses related to the daniel fast from the king james version kjv by. Daniels 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. Truly i tell you, they have received their reward in full. In the third year of cyrus king of persia a word was revealed to daniel, who was named belteshazzar.
In fasting, we devote special attention to nourishing and developing that part of us that connects with god our spirit. The daniel fast is a religious partial fast that is popular among evangelical protestants in north. February started out on a pretty life changing note. I ate no rich food, nor did meat or wine enter my mouth, nor did i anoint. Anna was devoted to god, and fasting was one expression of her love for him. Daniel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In the time of those kings, the god of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. The prophetic message of the last three chapters of daniel, according to daniel 10. It is one of conflict and warfare but not exactly the type you are likely to see on the 6 oclock news.
Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in gods sight. Daniel fast book is considered the go to book to prepare men, women and young people for the fast. If youve been blessed by the resources on this website and would like to donate to the ultimate daniel fast ministry, you. The book implies that daniel was its author in several passages, such as 9. I was enabled to persevere in prayer till i saw so much need of divine help, that i knew not how to leave off, and had forgot i needed food. These three weeks refer to the observance of passover and the feast of unleavened bread, which take. Verse 37 says, she never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. In those days i daniel was mourning three full weeks. He understood the message and gained insight through a vision. A day after i got the call, i went to bible study, which i dont regularly go like i should.
The understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks. To quote the bible, daniel ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine. Daniel fast food list and guidelines based upon the prophet daniels fasting experiences as recorded in the bible. These he carried off to the temple of his god in babylonia and put in the treasure house of his god. Daniel 10 tree of life version tlv angelic princes battle for 21 days. I believe that this exact diet, which combines extremely healthy foods, pure water, prayer and fasting periods every day, will transform those who choose to. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. As you set apart these three weeks to seek god, know that god has already heard your prayer.
Its message was true and it concerned a great war the understanding of the message came to him in a vision2 at that time i, daniel, mourned for three weeks. Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your god, your words were heard, and i. Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular. Daily bible passages and prayer guide for 21day daniels fast. And d the word was true, and it was a great conflict. The passage in chapter 1 refers to a 10day test wherein daniel and others. Bible verses about the daniel fast king james bible. About a hundred years ago, a man of god thus wrote in his diary. 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. The daniel fast is a widely utilized fast based on the biblical book of.
Fast like daniel 10day 10 days for anyone who wants to make room for god but hates fasting, i have just the thing for youa 10day reading plan based on the book, fast like daniel. In those days i, daniel, was mourning three full weeks. The 2nd and 3rd verses appear to document a period when daniel mourned three full weeks. This chapter relates the beginning of daniels last vision, which is continued to the end of the book. Verse 14 mentions the passing of 21 days before the vision is presented. Jun 21, 2019 in daniel, book 10, the prophet went on a second, 3week fast.
In those days, i, daniel, had been mourning for three entire weeks. Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. I was inspired to develop a 10day program that accurately represents the diet that daniel, hananiah, azariah and mishael consumed while in babylonian captivity, in order to honor god. Daniel 10 niv daniels vision of a man in the bible. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the god of heaven. For 21 days, youll get a daily bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus.
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