Messages that matter by Dr. Andrew Corbett

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. In the final part of the Lamentations sub-series Dr Corbett extracts some Biblical principles for turning your life around.

The idea that science can explain everything is called 'scientism'. But science has its limits to what it can explain because not everything can fit in a test-tube or be viewed under a microscope.

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. Israel were the people of God, yet they did not honour Him. Dr Corbett looks at how this lead to their demise in 'The Gold Has Gone'.

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Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. In this installment, Dr Corbett looks at how God answers when we call out to Him. Who do you call out to in times of trouble?

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. When we hit a rough patch in life, it can be a good idea to take a step back and analyse our behaviour. Jeremiah found himself dwelling on the mistakes his people had made before their demise.

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. Disappointment had consumed Jeremiah after his fellow countrymen had refused to hear the word of the Lord. But by reflecting on God's goodness, he was able to renew his hope.

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. What happens to our moral climate when leaders are not God-honouring but people pleasing? What happens to those most vulnerable in our society?

60 second 'God spots' designed for broadcast radio.

60 second 'God spots' designed for broadcast radio.

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. With maturity comes a heart for others. Dr Corbett breaks down what it takes to be mature and the fruits we can expect to see from it.

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. Jerusalem refused to listen to God’s word and repent its sins, a nation which knew the love of God yet out of pride refused to surrender.

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. Jeremiah paints a bleak picture of Jerusalem as he describes how God’s heart had been broken by his own people.

Dr Corbett opens up Jeremiah’s other book of the Bible, Lamentations. A book of poetic prayers, we see Jeremiah pour out his mourning soul over the destruction of Jerusalem. Because of his love for his city, Jeremiah had rebuked their ways and had told of God’s ominous word for them only to face rejection. What do we risk when we choose the path of love?

It is not in our greatest setback that we find ourselves in the most danger, but in our greatest success. Babylon had become blinded by its pride and God declared His judgement on them. God’s people had been put through a great affliction, yet he still gave them a hope.

Despite God using Babylon as an instrument of judgement, He could not continue to permit their pride and haughtiness. Even in the midst of a corrupt society, God called Daniel as a witness to Babylon and to appeal to their emperor.

Picking up in Jeremiah 50:33, we find Israel now dispersed and Judah facing a similar fate. In this episode Dr Corbett explores how God used gentile nations to fulfil his Word, and how He always has good reasons for permitting evil in the world.

Dr Corbett explores why book of Jeremiah is such a valuable resource when face with questions about God. In a very factual way, the book of Jeremiah presents documented prophecies from God which were fulfilled in detail, revealing our true condition before God and His heart for His people.

Even in the midst of evil and wickedness there are those who don’t go along with the crowd. The old testament prophet Jeremiah was one such person who held fast to God despite being faced with overwhelming opposition. Those who remain faithful to God, even when all others who claim to know God are not, are known to Him as ‘the remnant’.

If God is all sovereign then how can anyone be held accountable for their sin? If God is all powerful and good, then why can’t he stop bad things from happening? Join Dr Corbett as he explores the nature of God and the nature of man through the lens of Jeremiah the prophet.

In the Old Testament, Jeremiah the prophet had appealed to the leaders of Jerusalem for decades to turn to God but they despised him and treated him cruelly. Leaders have a great responsibility in shaping those in their care, and if they don’t the results can be devastating.

At a time when Babylon looked unstoppable, Jeremiah prophesied their impending downfall. Jeremiah’s prophecy Babylon’s unlikely downfall would serve was a sign to Judah. Ultimately, the day would come when all that Jeremiah had been pleading for would be fulfilled.

One of the great evidences that the Bible is God’s inspired Word is the fulfilled prophecies of the Old Testament. For this reason the book of Jeremiah stands out as a powerful proof of the Bible’s divine authorship.

The Elamites were an ancient civilisation located east of Babylon. During the time of Nebuchadnezzar the Elamites were ‘auxiliaries’ to Babylon; they were party to the destruction of Jerusalem with the Babylonians.

The people of Hazor & Kedar felt that they were safe and secure because they were not wealthy. They may have felt that they were too insignificant for God to be worried about their sin. We see in the book of Jeremiah that it doesn’t matter who you are, God will hold all people accountable.