Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Before He Was Born

December 16, 2016
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, 2016
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 14, 2016
Who makes the first move in our salvation--God or us? Knowing the answer to this question will result in worship.
December 13, 2016
Life can feel like a trek through the desert, but God offers a drink of encouragement. Will we accept the cup He offers?
December 12, 2016
The Christian life isn't easy. It's a struggle. But everyone who is born of God overcomes the world.
December 11, 2016
When the Spirit begins working in your life it can be deeply disturbing, but don't despair! It's a sign you're moving in the right direction.
December 10, 2016
What’s your natural instinct when someone hurts you? Do you want to get back at them, or have you learned to leave room for God to work?
December 9, 2016
It’s tough to forgive someone who doesn’t even care that they’ve hurt you. But be careful—God’s compassion for them will sneak right into your heart!
December 8, 2016
Jesus did so much in just three years of ministry. What could He accomplish by dying that He could not accomplish by living?
December 7, 2016
It’s one thing to pick a fight with a classmate in school, and quite another to make an attempt on the President’s life. Just imagine the consequences for standing against God!
December 6, 2016
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Encouragement for the Depressed by Charles Spurgeon
In this classic book, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake His people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for He is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with Him.

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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