Types of Biblical Fasts

Fasts in the Bible
There are many references to fasting in the Bible. Here are some of the types of fasts you can find:

1. The Disciples’ Fast (Matthew 17:18-21; Isaiah 58:6-8) – Purpose: For spiritual breakthroughs. To free you from sin, particularly habitual sin.
   2. The Ezra Fast (Ezra 8) – Purpose: To bring a solution to a great problem or difficult situation.
   3. The Samuel Fast (1 Samuel 7) – Purpose: For national revival.
   4. The Elijah Fast (1 Kings 19) – Purpose: To break negative emotions (depression, despondency, fear, hopelessness, insecurity, etc.).
   5. The Widow’s Fast (1 Kings 17) – Purpose: To meet the needs of others (as in Isaiah 58:7).
   6. The Apostle Paul’s Fast (Acts 9:9) – Purpose: To receive divine guidance for a major decision.
   7. The Daniel Fast (Daniel 10) – Purpose: For revelation, favor and health.
   8. John the Baptist’s Fast (Matthew 9:14-15; John 1:6-7) – Purpose: For favor and an ever-widening circle of influence.
   9. Esther’s Fast (Esther 4:15-16) – Purpose: For protection against danger and for favor.

https://walkingbyfaith.tv/prayer-and-fasting/  Post by Duane Vance Klok.  Accessed November 19, 2022 at 9:43 am.