I am the former pastor Legana Christian Church in Tasmania, Australia. I also produce a radio program called Finding Truth Matters where I take the ancient truth of God's Word, explain it, and show how it is relevant for today. I spend a fair bit time helping couples prepare for their marriages and have been doing so now for nearly 30 years. Lately, I've been producing some 1 minute audios for radio stations where I try to take a complex problem or idea and simplify it and offer a different ...
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Malachi - Part 11 - The Sun Will Rise To Bring Healing
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The Prophetic Book of Malachi is written using a unique literary style called ‘a Disputational’. The Lord would bring a charge of wrongdoing and the people would dispute the charge. Malachi 1:2, '“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?”' This constant disputing by Malachi’s audience reveals their stubborn hearts. Wit…
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Malachi - Part 10 - Who Needs a 'Book of Remembrance'?
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In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. Discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest in the Bi…
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Malachi - Part 9 - Where Did All The Tithes Go?
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In this powerful sermon, we explore the book of Malachi and its deep connections to the prophet Jeremiah's message. We will discover how Malachi's words—though not fully understood by his original audience—speak profoundly to us today, especially as we reflect on God's unwavering love and mercy. The closing verses of Malachi, some of the heaviest i…
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Malachi - Part 8 - When Did God Become a Silversmith?
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After resistance from Israel's Priests, Malachi announced that the Lord “Would come to the Temple” (Mal. 3:1). “The LORD will come” is a warning of His judgment as the proceeding context indicates. In this life, the Lord’s judgment is merciful and redemptive. The Lord will come in Judgment as a Refiner to purify and launderer to wash clean (Mal. 3:…
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Malachi - Part 7 - How Did The Temple Become Godless?
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The Book of Malachi is the 'Capstone' of the Old Testament prophets. Each of the elements of the Mosaic covenant are referenced in the Book's 55 verses. Each of the rebukes of the previous OT prophets are also echoed in this prophetic book. One of the major themes of Malachi is also one of the central features of the Old Covenant: the ‘Temple’. Thi…
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Malachi - Part 6 - Who is the 'Messenger' Malachi Referred to?
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One of the main and underlying themes of the Book of Malachi is: ‘The Messenger'. Indeed, the very name of Book means “My Messenger” in English. While the book refers to the author as the Lord's Messenger, Malachi also refers to the priests as the Lord's messenger as well. Then, in one of the climaxes of the Book, there is the prophecy of the comin…
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Malachi - Part 5 - Why was Malachi so Concerned about Weddings?
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The Book of Malachi is the last book in the Old Testament. It is the 'capstone' of the prophetic books. In many respects it is a summary of all that the previous prophets had declared. If effect, it announces the end of the Old and the soon coming of the New Covenant which we be preceded by John the Baptist coming in the 'spirit of Elijah' and the …
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Malachi - Part 4 - What Were the Priests Doing that Upset Malachi so Much?
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What Were The Priests Doing That Upset Malachi So Much? "Cursed be the cheat who has a male in his flock, and vows it, and yet sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished. For I am a great King, says the LORD of hosts, and my name will be feared among the nations."God Expected His Levitical Priests To Obey and Honour Him…
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Malachi - Part 3 - To Whom Was Malachi Prophesying?
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To who was Malachi prophesying? There are several contenders, but Dr. Corbett explains why it is important to understand to whom Malachi was actually prophesying. He considers several of the themes introduced in the opening section of this sacred book including the need to honour God in worship. To honour someone is to treat them as important, guar…
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The Temple had been cobbled together in 516BC, repaired in 350BC, and in 156BC was desecrated by Antiochus Epiphanes.- Coincidentally, it would not be rebuilt until king Herod the Great (37BC - 4BC) began work to dismantled it, enlarged its boundaries to around 30 acres, raised its elevation and rebuild it commencing around 20BC and continued after…
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Malachi - Part 1 - Introduction: Who Was Malachi?
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Malachi was the last of the Old Testament prophets. His 55-verse book announces the ending of the Old Covenant, and the soon coming of the New. His book is unique among the biblical literature because it is a "disputational". Some scholars believe that 'Malachi' is not an actual name, but was really the designation of an anonymous author. Dr. Corbe…
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Joy & Humility - Part 6 - Finding Joy in Church Through Humility
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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…
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Joy & Humility - Part 5 - Finding Joy in Parenting Through Humility
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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…
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Joy & Humility - Part 4 - Finding Joy in Your Marriage Through Humility
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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…
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Joy & Humility - Part 3 - Finding Joy in Your Family Through Humility
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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…
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Joy & Humility - Part 2 - Finding Joy in Your Friendships Through Humility
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We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. Yet, our society is now suffering its worst mental health crisis in human history. Perhaps we need to consider that we are using the wrong narrative and life-road-map to live by? In this series we are exploring a differ…
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Fruitfully Knowing God Through The Holy Spirit - Part 7 - The Fellowship with the Holy Spirit
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Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through …
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Fruitfully Knowing God Through The Holy Spirit - Part 6
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Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through …
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Fruitfully Knowing God Through The Holy Spirit - Part 5
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Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through …
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Joy & Humility - Part 1 - Finding Joy in Your Relationships Through Humility
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This is the second instalment in our Joy and Humility series. In this teaching Dr. Corbett builds on Part 1 where we introduced the concepts of what 'joy' really is, and how it corresponds to what 'humility' really is. We live in a world that promotes temporary 'happiness' rather than lasting 'joy'; and, we are constantly being told to be 'proud'. …
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Fruitfully Knowing God Through The Holy Spirit - Part 4
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Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through …
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Fruitfully Knowing God Through The Holy Spirit - Part 3
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Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through …
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Fruitfully Knowing God Through The Holy Spirit - Part 2
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Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through …
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Fruitfully Knowing God Through The Holy Spirit - Part 1
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Christianity is not merely a dry religion - it is a supernatural transformation of a believer, which Jesus Christ said would be made possible by the filling of the Holy Spirit. This transformation is also called a conversion and results in a change of heart, mind and conduct. This series explores how a believer can know God more intimately through …
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Knowing God Through The Psalms, Part 9, THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - Psalm 23
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David was a shepherd - he knew what it was to be a 'good shepherd'. In John 10:1-18, Jesus describes Himself as a 'good shepherd'. David's description of 'sheep' in Psalm 23 are described as utterly helpless and defenseless without having access to the protection of a shepherd. David felt like this when he was a young man - but then he realised tha…
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Knowing God Through The Psalms, Part 8, I LOVE YOUR LORD - Psalm 18
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This is a later development of the events described in Second Samuel 22:1-3. After King David had become King, he enlarged the prayer of this event into a psalm with a new first-line: "I love You Lord!" 'Love' was not the usual emotion expressed in pagan worship of their 'gods'. This Psalm commences as a personal testimony ("I" and "me") and breaks…
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Knowing God Through The Psalms, Part 7 - Psalm 15 - THE RIGHTEOUS LIFE
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The first of the five books of the Book of Psalms are psalms largely written by King David. In Psalm 15 David describes how GOD transforms those who know Him into righteous people. The righteous experience GOD's love and care. Let's consider what we can learn from Psalm 15 so that we too can know GOD and similarly be transformed by Him.For more Bib…
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Knowing God Through The Psalms, Part 6 - WHAT THE FOOL DOES NOT KNOW!
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The Bible teaches us that we can personally know GOD. This is an exposition of Psalm 14 in which Psalmist describes those who deny GOD's existence as being 'fools'. Discover how you can come to know GOD.For more Biblical teaching via podcast subscribe to Finding Truth Matters with Dr. Andrew Corbett on iTunes, Soundcloud or Spotify.https://podcasts…
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Knowing God Through The Psalms, Part 5 - KNOW THAT GOD IS NEAR DESPITE WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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The Bible teaches that we can know GOD. This is an exposition of Psalm 10 in which we consider “a blessed life”? Is ‘success’ or ‘prosperity’ a hallmark of a ‘blessed’ life? In this Psalm King David contrasts the life of the wicked with the life of the blessed. Knowing God does not necessarily mean that we can treat Him like some genie in a bottle.…
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Knowing God Through The Psalms - Part 4 KNOW THE MAJESTIC GOD (Psalm 8)
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The first of the five books of the Book of Psalms are psalms largely written by King David. In Psalm 8 David expresses his confidence in GOD because of His greatness and majesty. GOD's glorious creation gave David many reasons to trust GOD even in difficult times. Let's consider what we can learn from Psalm 8 so that we too can develop confidence i…
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Knowing God Through The Psalms: Part 3 - THE MORNING PSALM (Psalm 5)
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Psalm 5 is referred to as 'The Morning Psalm'. The first of the five books of the Book of Psalms are psalms largely written by King David. In Psalm 5 David is under threat and he expresses his confidence in GOD because he has come to continually experience GOD's care. GOD's faithfulness to him over the years gave him many reasons to trust GOD even …
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Knowing God Through The Psalms - Part 2, Developing Confidence in GOD's Care
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The first of the five books of the Book of Psalms are psalms largely written by King David. In Psalm 4 David is under threat and he expresses his confidence in GOD because he has come to continually experience GOD's care. GOD's faithfulness to him over the years gave him many reasons to trust GOD even in difficult times. Let's consider what we can …
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Knowing God Through The Psalms - Part 1, Introducing The Psalms
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The Book of Psalms has helped millions of believers to articulate their worship of GOD. These 150 Psalms are written as poetry which express prayers, experiences, desires. The Book of the Five Volumes of Psalms have been compiled either by Ezra, or a disciple of Ezra. Thus, there are at least two Psalms that are what we might refer to as 'editorial…
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About Knowing God - Part 8 - YOU HAVE TO SEEK TO GET CLOSE
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Therefore, the person who is seeking God, to know Him and to love Him, isthe person who treats all people with respect - but especially those in their inner circles of relationshipsPor Dr. Andrew Corbett
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About Knowing God - Part 7, KNOW GOD AND KNOW MULTIPLIED PEACE AND GRACE
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The Bible is a Holy Book which teaches that GOD created humankind to know and experience Him. You can know Him. You can experience His forgiveness and experience His grace and mercy. Listen to this to discover how.For more Biblical teaching via podcast subscribe to Finding Truth Matters with Dr. Andrew Corbett on iTunes, Soundcloud or Spotify.https…
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About Knowing God - Part 6, THE CHALLENGE OF KNOWING & BEING KNOWN & HOW IT TRANSFORMS US
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Intuitively we might suspect GOD to be unique, eternal (uncreated), infinitely loving (which means GOD is not a monolith), all-powerful, impeccably good (holy), supremely intelligent, communicative, transcendent (unlike us), immanent (close to us), omnipresent. Do all religions present GOD to be like this? No they don't. And when we come to know th…
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About Knowing God - Part 5.2 - SPIRIT INSPIRED LOVE
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The Christian life is not merely the acceptance of a set of propositions, it is a spiritual transformation. Jesus said it was 'better that I go, so that I can send the Holy Spirit'. By the filling of the Spirit we are able to know God better, and love Him and others better.Por Dr. Andrew Corbett
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Knowing God - Part 5.1 - HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERED INTIMACY
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The Christian life is not merely the acceptance of a set of propositions, it is a spiritual transformation. Jesus said it was 'better that I go, so that I can send the Holy Spirit'. By the filling of the Spirit we are able to know God better.Por Dr. Andrew Corbett
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About Knowing God - Part 4 "For Heaven's Sake OR For God's Sake?"
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The reason I want you to know this is because I want you to truly know God and make Him known. It is my pastoral hope that you will be diligent to maintain your fervent love for God through developing your intimacy with Him. And, your relationship with God enables you by His Holy Spirit to be able to love others, and develop genuine intimacy with a…
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About Knowing God - Part 3, "I DON'T MEAN TO BOAST, BUT I KNOW GOD!"
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How would you respond to someone who boldly claimed that they knew God? This is the claim that Dr. Andrew Corbett is making in this presentation. In fact, he points out that while the Bible condemns pride and arrogance, it encourages God's people to boldly boast that they actually know God! Here's why...…
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About Knowing God - Part 2: God is the God of the Impossible!
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Jesus declared, "...with man this is impossible - but with God, nothing is impossible!" and the Bible is replete with example verifying this divine claim. When you come to know God you will come to know that He is the God of the Impossible!Por Dr. Andrew Corbett
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About Knowing God- Part 1: "When it comes to 'religion' it's not what you know that counts. It's..."
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The essence of the Christian life is not a matter of 'what' you know, it's matter of 'Who' you know. Jesus Christ stated that eternal life was a matter of "knowing God, and Jesus Christ who You sent" (John 17:3). Let's consider the story of Job and the valuable insights in it so that we can know God better.…
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The Lordship of Jesus Christ- Part 10, Will culminate in a New-Heaven-Earth
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Christ's Lordship over heaven and earth will ultimately culminate in the judgment of all mankind, the resurrection of the righteous to receive glorified bodies, and a new dimensional heaven-earth realm where death will be no more.Por Dr. Andrew Corbett
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The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Part 9, He is Head over the Church
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Understanding Christ's identity is to understand His claim to supreme Lordship. This intimately involves His Lordship over His Body - the Church. This is why being a part of a local church is not an optional thing for anyone professing to be a Christian.Por Dr. Andrew Corbett
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The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Part 8, HE WAS BORN A KING
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What they told him would have troubled him even more. The prophesied coming king was to be born in the same town that Israel’s greatest king, King David, had been born: Bethlehem. This almost certainly meant that this prophesied coming king was a direct descendant of king David.Por Dr. Andrew Corbett
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The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Part 7, GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY
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The Word was not hedged in by His body, nor did His presence in the body prevent His being present elsewhere as well. When He moved His body He did not cease also to direct the universe by His Mind and might. No. The marvelous truth is, that being the Word, so far from being Himself contained by anything, He actually contained all things Himself. I…
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The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Part 6: He Is Lord of Heaven and Earth
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Throughout the times that backdrop most of the Old Testament, the nations that surrounded Israel conceived of a world in which there were gods that ruled over a nation or territory. Several of these territorial deities are named in the Old Testament - Ba’al, Dagon, Molech, Rimmon, Nebo, Bel, Marduk, and Azazel, for example. But the God of the Bible…
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The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Part 5: Even the Wind and the Waves Obey Him
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Charles Spurgeon said that the Lordship of Jesus was one the topic that every preacher loved to talk about but it was also the one topic that every preacher was incapable of expressing adequately. Tim Keller said that a preacher should talk about the message of hope to be found in Jesus as though those sceptics listening to it would say, “Wouldn’t …
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The Lordship Of Jesus Christ - Part 4: All of the Promises of God Were Fulfilled By Jesus
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Throughout the Old Testament, God made certain promises to the patriarchs (Abraham, Issac, and Jacob/Israel) that their descendants, the nation of Israel, longed to see fulfilled. These promises centred on having a holy Homeland and a Messiah. Over the centuries that followed their expulsion from their Land which sent them into exile into Babylon i…
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The Lordship of Jesus Christ - Part 3: He Was Before Anything
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For those unfamiliar with the story of the Bible who may be seeking to remedy that unfamiliarity, I would recommend that they start reading in the New Testament. It is there that they will be introduced immediately to Jesus who is the central character of the whole Bible. For many novice readers of the Bible who then attempt to read the Old Testame…
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