Today, Jesus wants us to study Bible prophecy. Why did Jesus send us Bible prophecy through the prophet Daniel, and through John who wrote the book of Revelation? To warn us of things to come, so that we may escape what is coming upon the earth. With our end time prophecy content, we explain this very correctly, in contrast to many false Bible teachers of the end times — through this blog and our video channels.
Luke 21:36 — “Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.” People who do not understand Bible prophecy are in darkness. One example: most Christians I talk to in my discussion group believe that “the church” simply means all Christians today.
But in end-time prophecy, Jesus says clearly that today — since the time of the end, which began in 1798 after the 1,260 years of papal supremacy — there are two groups of Christians. The larger group, Jesus calls “the great,” and He gives it the name Babylon. That makes all the difference — from believing all Christians go to heaven, to following what Jesus actually says: that most Christians are in false, fallen churches, which He calls Babylon, no longer true churches.
Then there is the end-time movement of Jesus. I call it the three angels’ message movement. Jesus calls it the Remnant. The Remnant is found in Revelation 12. Babylon is found in Revelation 17 and 18.
Does it make a difference whether I believe all Christians go to heaven, or whether I believe, as Jesus teaches in Revelation, that most Christians today are bound for destruction in false churches? Yes — it is a matter of life or death. Bible prophecy is so important so that we are not led away by every wind of doctrine. So today, in this series, we will study every chapter of the book of Daniel and see what Jesus warns and counsels us about.
Ephesians 4:14 — “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.”
Matthew 24:15 — “When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand).”
Daniel 1:1 — “In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.” Why did God allow Babylon to take over Jerusalem? Because the people were unfaithful. They claimed to worship God while worshipping pagan demons at the same time. We find that God repeatedly warned the Jews to stop worshipping idols — and when one worships an idol, one is worshipping Satan.
When someone worships themselves — which is very popular today, placing one’s own judgment above the Bible — this too is idolatry, and a form of worshipping Satan. Satan sinned because he believed his own ideas and reasoning were above those of God.
Daniel 1:2 — “And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.” In many wars, we see people deported — their whole lives change, they must adapt to a new culture. All these life-altering changes were caused by rebellion against God. They had to find new friends, and at first, they would be very lonely. They would need to find an entirely new way of making a living. This was God’s judgment. God is very merciful, but when we pass the limit of His forbearance, judgment falls.
Daniel 1:3-4 — “And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.”
During the French Reformation, the genius of France resided largely among the Protestants. Many of them did not openly declare their support for the Reformation, for fear of losing their businesses or friends. When the edict came forcing all Protestants out of France, the leaders and the king discovered that many thousands of the country’s best minds and most skilled talents had left. It was a shock. The prophet Ellen G. White says they went on to enrich other nations with their talents.
Daniel 1:5-7 — “And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king. Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.”
Daniel and his three friends were chosen by the king for his service — young, intelligent, and bright. But the king instructed the chief of the eunuchs to give them meat and rich food, which we now know to be very unhealthy.
Daniel 1:8 — “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.” I remember it was 25 years ago. I met a couple, Charlotte and Julien. At the time, I was evangelical. They invited me to their house every Saturday. What time and love they showed me, spending two full years teaching me the Bible — incredible. Your health is very important for having a clear mind to understand the Bible. When I came to their house, they had a big salad. I told myself I would never eat that kind of food.
I was deeply into junk food. I had determined in my heart that I would never eat clean, healthy food, because I loved junk food so much. Looking back, one of the greatest blessings I have received from Jesus is His help in leading me to eat vegetarian and raw food. So much sickness, so much suffering, has been avoided — by me, by my parents, and by my family. I look much younger than my age.
We understand that healthy food not only gives us better health and a better appearance — but the Bible tells us Daniel was ten times wiser because of it. God’s plan for us to lessen suffering and look younger for many years is vegetarian food — and even better, raw food. Uncooked food is living food, powerful for your cells and your body.
Daniel 1:9-10 — “Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.”
The prince of the eunuchs knew that if he did not follow King Nebuchadnezzar’s orders, he could be killed. But Daniel and his three friends knew that if they began eating meat and animal products, their health — and their intellectual powers — would deteriorate greatly. Jesus knows which foods we should eat to enjoy better health and far less sickness and suffering. God speaks and communicates with us through the fine nerves of the brain — which is why people who eat heavily animal-based, unhealthy diets often struggle to understand the truth.
Daniel 1:11-14 — “Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink. Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants. So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.”
Daniel asked the prince of the eunuchs to test him for ten days, because he knew that with ten days of raw food, a person becomes visibly healthier, feels better, and gains more energy, vibrancy, and clarity of mind. The prince of the eunuchs, called Melzar, agreed to this ten-day test, giving them only raw vegetables. We can choose instant gratification — a few minutes of pleasure from unhealthy, animal-based food — or we can eat raw food and enjoy lasting happiness and far greater energy throughout the day.
Daniel 1:15-16 — “And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat. Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.” After the ten-day test, the prince of the eunuchs saw that Daniel and his friends looked remarkable. When you eat cooked food, you often feel tired after a meal — but this does not happen when you eat raw food, like a fresh, raw salad. Your energy continues after the meal instead of making you want to lie down and sleep. The Bible holds the secret to looking great even in old age, through raw food, fasting, juicing, and the natural remedies God has given us.
Daniel 1:17-18 — “As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams. Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.”
People want to be healthy, but also intelligent. By eating raw food, as Daniel did, you too can become far wiser. Let us note the difference between intelligence and wisdom: simple, uneducated people can be very wise, while highly educated people can be unwise and foolish. The accumulation of knowledge is not wisdom — wisdom comes from God. As we eat raw food, God is able to communicate greater wisdom to those who follow Jesus’s counsel on natural health, raw food, and a vegetarian diet.
Daniel 1:19-20 — “And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.”
Even Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, found Daniel far more intelligent and wise than anyone else who stood before him. Juicing, for me, is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body — it delivers highly concentrated nourishment directly to your cells. Today, the nutrient content of food is much lower than it was, say, 50 years ago — some say food today contains roughly 50% fewer nutrients. The only way to fully supply the nutrients, minerals, and vitamins our cells need is through juicing, which delivers concentrated minerals and vitamins directly, compensating for food that is increasingly depleted of what our bodies need daily.
Daniel 1:21 — “And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.” Daniel was found ten times wiser than everyone else in the palace of Babylon, and he retained this wisdom even after the Medes and Persians came to power. They knew Daniel rarely fell ill, that he was remarkably consistent, and that he carried special wisdom and power from God.
Why not follow Jesus’s counsel on health for your own life — eating more raw food, fasting, juicing, and using natural plants and herbs for your health?
Repeat after me: Father God, please forgive my sins. Help me and my family to be healthy. Help those who are sick to recover their health. Thank You for this amazing health message in Your Word, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
I recommend these videos from doctors and natural health teachers — they changed my life: Vale Juicing, Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, Dr. Schulze, Dr. Cristofer, Dr. Berg, Dr. Glidden.
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