I just had a sudden thought.

What about Christ while in His humanity on this planet?

After all, isn't Christ our Example?

Did Christ abstain from the eating of flesh food?

Don't get me wrong.

I am not advocating the eating of flesh food, however, I am not going so far as to condemning those who do as committing a sin in so doing.

Neither am I, but I think we need to get a clear idea of what constitutes sin.



What goes into the mouth is not as important as why it is there. Is it there to gratify the Spirit or the flesh? That is the key.

Greetings Brethren and Sisters,

Upon reading Gordon's post, my soul was deeply touched. And then the Holy Spirit suggested that I consider the Holidays during this time. So here is what I have found:

• Daniel 10:1-4
  "In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel."

When is this first month? It is Nissan, which is March-April. During this time we often remember a holiday ourselves called "Easter." But during this time Daniel was mourning, it was within the time of Passover. Therefore beyond his character we view that he was filled with deep sorrow inside. So much so that he did not take Passover.

1. I ate no pleasant bread
2. neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth
3. neither did I anoint myself at all

And to Will, I do not know if this will help you, but ask that you might consider what has been shared.

And then Brother Gordon explained the understanding of the Passover Lamb so well:Daryl and Crater, does this information combined with Brother Gordon's help?

Your Sister in Christ Jesus,
Cheri

Greetings Daryl,
There is no record in Spirit of Prophecy that Christ abstained. Yet in the scriptures we have to remember a prophecy in:

• Isaiah 7:15 "Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good."

And this presents for many a contradiction in the scriptures. This is something that I had prayed on for nearly a year before the Lord provided me with an answer. But God is good and in His time provides all truth.

Did Christ abstain from flesh foods. I truly believe that He did, but it took much prayer and supplication, many days of education, and patience before I received my answer.

• Romans 14:5 "...Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind."
  
  Your Sister in Christ Jesus,
  Cheri

Does eating fish come under the category of the eating of flesh food?

I doubt that Daniel missed Passover.

First, that would have been against God's command (Numbers 9:13). Daniel was not the type to do that.

Second, it was already the 24th day of the month, past Passover, if it indeed was Nissan. It would also be past the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Third, it is possible that he used the secular calendar, making it the 7th month of the religious calendar - Tishri. But if it was the 24th, it would also be past the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles.

My rule of thumb: If it has a face, yes.

That being the case, we know that Christ ate fish, both before and after His resurrection.

Greetings Daryl,

Prior to my time in study on this "contraction" in the scriptures I had always kept faith that Christ ate fish. But then my eldest son wanted to know if Christ would eat what He taught us not to. When I entered into the study, I had to learn how to leave my own opinion at the door, as we all do when studying with God.

So may I suggest taking more time in prayer and study on this issue, especially if you are interested in knowing if there is a contraction. It is well worth the time invested, at least it was for me. Again it took me nearly a year of searching the scriptures before I could know what Christ did and/or did not do with regards the contradiction in Isaiah and the other verses.

Your Sister in Christ Jesus,
Cheri