DID JESUS EAT TWO MEALS A DAY?

What we eat is very important. It can literally affect our quality and length of life. As you might expect, the Bible has much to say about such a critical subject. Discussion of food and drink in Scripture addresses not only practical aspects such as provision of sustenance and health for man, but spiritual aspects as well. Discussion of physical consumption and the spiritual implications of food intake are woven throughout the Biblical narrative. Almost from the beginning man has been under some type of commandment(s) regarding food. However, there are a variety of opinions among believers as to what they are currently allowed to eat. Many Messianic believers feel they should adhere to a strictly Kosher diet. Other Christians say anything they want to eat is acceptable to God. Thus, there is quite a wide range of views of diet by followers of Jesus. Regardless of one’s concept of diet, there have been significant changes in both types and amount of food consumed since the creation of man. That is not to say current dietary habits are sinful. However, there are obvious problems with modern food consumption as evidenced by the widespread epidemic of obesity. So although it is very important, the question of what we should and should not be eating can be a bit confusing. In this book we will examine what the Bible actually says about eating and explore how it applies to believers in modern times. Are there certain foods that are forbidden now, or is anything allowed? Is eating too much really a sin? How can those who fall victim to gluttony overcome this issue? We will attempt to answer these questions and elaborate on related topics, especially the problem of gluttony in the church. Finally, we will look at the titular question, “Did Jesus eat two meals a day?” and show how the answer could apply to modern man’s approach to diet. There are a number of issues related to food that need to be understood before broaching these subjects, so the first part of the book will lay the foundation for the more advanced exploration that will follow. We will see that the difficulty many experience with excess weight is often not a physical problem or a matter of lack of will power. Rather it is a spiritual problem, the sin of gluttony, and the only way to solve it is by spiritual means. A large part of our discussion will therefore focus on how overcoming in the spiritual realm can lead to victory in the battle against gluttony and obesity. This will be followed by practical ways these spiritual principles can be applied in our day to day lives. Ultimately we will explore the often unrecognized Biblical eating pattern of Jesus’ day (two meals a day) and show how this could be applied to modern man’s approach to diet and provide a long awaited answer to many of our problematic dietary issues.