Empower Your Body as a Temple of the Holy Spirit
โDo you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within youโฆ? Therefore honor God with your bodies.โ
โ 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
This module focuses on restoring health, preventing disease, and developing daily habits that honor God physically and spiritually. Youโll explore time-tested biblical disciplines like fasting, learn about modern-day science-backed nutrition practices, and be introduced to holistic approaches to healing.
๐ 1. Fasting: A Biblical and Scientific Practice
Fasting is mentioned 77 times in the Bibleโmaking it one of the most emphasized spiritual disciplines. In this section, youโll explore:
- What the Bible says about fasting (Old and New Testament examples)
- How Jesus, Moses, Daniel, and others fasted for breakthrough
- Different types of fasts: Water-only, Daniel fast, intermittent
- The scientific health benefits of fasting:
- Cellular regeneration
- Gut repair
- Mental clarity
- Immune boosting
- Insulin control and fat reduction
- Safe fasting practices: How to start, what to avoid, and how to break a fast
๐ฅ 2. Vegan/Pescatarian Transition for Biblical Living
God gave Adam and Eve a plant-based diet (Genesis 1:29), and many of the worldโs longest-living people follow similar patterns. This section guides you through:
- The difference between vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian lifestyles
- Biblical principles for eating clean (Leviticus 11 references)
- Why plant-based diets can reduce inflammation, disease, and fatigue
- Shopping lists and tips for affordable healthy eating
- How to get protein, B12, and omega-3s without meat
๐ 3. Blue Zones and Longevity Studies
“Blue Zones” are regions where people consistently live past 100 years. What makes them different?
Youโll explore:
- What are Blue Zones? (Loma Linda, Okinawa, Sardinia, etc.)
- Why Loma Lindaโs Adventist Christian population lives longer
- Daily routines: Faith, rest, clean diet, low stress
- How to adopt longevity habits into your own life
๐ฒ 4. Healing Habits, Hydration & Clean Eating
This part is about day-to-day lifestyle:
- Best times to drink water (and how much)
- Sleep, breathing, light movement, and Sabbath rest
โ What Youโll Gain
By the end of this module, youโll:
- Understand what fasting does to your body and spirit
- Know how to shift your eating without feeling overwhelmed
- Walk away with tools to begin your healing journey