Playlist: `anah (#H6031) (topic)

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Reflections on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

The fifth reflection focuses on affliction as depicted in Psalm 119, where the word 'anah (H6031) is used to describe being bowed down, humbled, or subjected to harsh and painful treatment. This term, also associated with afflicting ourselves on the Day of Atonement, highlights a necessary process of learning God's way of life …


Humbleness is Our Only Path to Holiness

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

For to come near to God, we must be thoroughly cleansed inside and out. Self-affliction, enabled by fasting, creates humility—the only path to holiness.


Fast or Famine

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Hebrew word *anah* (Strong's H6031) carries the meaning of being afflicted, bowed down, humbled, or made meek. It can also imply oppression, emaciation, or suffering, often expressing harsh and painful treatment beyond mere discomfort. In the context of fasting, as seen in Leviticus 23:27, 29, and 32, God commands the …


Pride, Humility, and Fasting

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The intent of fasting is to deflate our pride—the major taproot of sin—the biggest deterrent to a positive relationship with God. Humility heals the breach.


Afflicting Our Souls

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus taught that fasting is an internal, spiritual good work, done in the inner self. Any other kind of fasting has little or no spiritual value.


Our Part in the Sanctification Process (Part Nine): Cultivating the Fruit of Gentleness

Sermon by David F. Maas

Biblical meekness brings strength under control, enabling God's called out ones to tame the temper, calm the passions, managing the unruly impulses.


Resuming Ecclesiastes (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The disappointment in the vanity of life is good for our spiritual preparation, making us disillusioned with all the world's glamorous but false choices.