Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Before He Was Born

December 16, 2012
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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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 15, 2012
Faith is not a one-time decision, and it’s not based on our own efforts. It is a life-long obedience arising from a living union with Jesus.
December 14, 2012
Faith is more than a bare belief. It gives us life and energy to bear great fruit.
December 13, 2012
You may have no faith today, but Christ is able to create in you the capacity of hearing and believing His Word.
December 12, 2012
Isn’t it enough to just believe in God? Why is it important to have faith in Jesus? It’s important because God does His work through the Son!
December 11, 2012
Many think God is in the business of laying burdens on us. The truth is, He wants to help carry your load.
December 10, 2012
If Jesus is in heaven, how can He also be in our hearts, giving us strength for whatever we’re facing each day?
December 9, 2012
Did you know that Jesus prayed to have you in heaven with Him? That’s your guarantee that you’ll be there!
December 8, 2012
What Jesus did on the cross was like an offensive lineman clearing our way to the goal. Sin and death can no longer block our path.
December 7, 2012
Where do you go with your wounds, fears, regrets, and disappointments? Use them as a reason to draw near to Christ!
December 6, 2012
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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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