Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Before He Was Born

December 20, 2010
Your life began at conception, but Jesus enjoyed a life before He came to the earth. He did not arise from the human race, but came to the human race.

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Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
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Many people harbor anger toward God and hold Him responsible for the state of the world. But if they could judge and condemn Him, what could they sentence Him with that He hasn’t already endured?
December 19, 2010
Has religion become a burden to you? Are you exhausted with trying to live up to its standard? Let Jesus bring you rest.
December 18, 2010
Have you wandered from God? Are you longing to return, but fearful of His response? Run to Him--He waits longingly, with outstretched arms.
December 17, 2010
Would you pay for a new car then never pick it up from the dealer? Christ paid a precious price for you. He will certainly come back to take you home.
December 16, 2010
God’s love is far more personal than you may think. Did you know He gave you to His Son as a gift?
December 15, 2010
We can see something of Christ’s glory in this life, but it will never be more than a poor reflection in a mirror. One day we will see him in His full glory and honor.
December 14, 2010
All that God promises is ours in Christ. Without Him, we have nothing of lasting value.
December 13, 2010
A newborn cannot return to the womb, and once you are "born again" you cannot return to your old life of sin. What used to be natural for you is no longer possible. 
December 12, 2010
Who make the first move in our salvation--God or us? Knowing the answer to this question will result in worship.
December 11, 2010
Life can feel like a trek through the desert, but God offers a drink of encouragement. Will we accept the cup He offers?
December 10, 2010
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Featured Offer

Green Pastures, Still Waters: 31 Days in Psalm 23 by Colin Smith
Green Pastures Still Waters is the new 31-day devotional based on Psalm 23 from Pastor Colin. God has used this psalm to encourage His people for over 3,000 years! May God use these familiar words to bring you fresh strength, hope, comfort, and encouragement.

About Open the Bible Minute

Open the Bible is the teaching ministry of Pastor Colin Smith. Our mission is to use a broad array of modern media to help people around the world meet Jesus. We do this by opening the Bible for them, helping them open the Bible themselves, and equipping them to open the Bible with others.

About Colin Smith

Colin Smith is senior pastor of The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, a thriving, multi-campus church located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and Founder and Teaching Pastor of Open the Bible.

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he trained at the London School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy. Before coming to the States in 1996, Colin served as senior pastor of the Enfield Evangelical Free Church in London.

He is the author of several books including Momentum: Pursuing God’s Blessings through the Beatitudes; Heaven, How I Got Here: The Story of the Thief on the Cross; Jonah: Navigating a God-Centered Life; The One Year Unlocking the Bible Devotional; 10 Keys for Unlocking the Bible; The 10 Greatest Struggles of Your Life; as well as others. His preaching ministry is shared around the world through Open the Bible.

Colin and his wife Karen reside in Arlington Heights, Ill., and have two married sons and five granddaughters.

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Barrington, IL 60011
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