Eight Types of Biblical Fasts

1) The Disciple’s Fast (Mark 9:14-29)

Principle: Fasting gives us strength to experience God’s deliverance.

2) The Ezra Fast (Ezra 8:21-23)

Principle: Fasting calls on God for protection.

3) The Samuel Fast (I Samuel 7:2-13)

Principle: Fasting dethrones idols.

4) The Elijah Fast (I Kings 19:1-9)

Principle: Fasting helps break negative emotions.

5) The Paul Fast (Acts 9:1-22)

Principle: Fasting prepares us for transformation.

6) The Daniel Fast (Daniel 1:8-20, Daniel 10:1-3)

Principle: Fasting gives us knowledge and understanding.

7) The John the Baptist Fast (Matthew 3:4)

Principle: Fasting sets us apart from the world.

8) The Esther Fast (Esther 4:10-17)

Principle: Fasting opens the door to God’s favor.