Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Even the Score

April 1, 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?

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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!
March 31, 2016
Jesus did so much in just three years of ministry. What could He accomplish by dying that He could not accomplish by living?
March 30, 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!
March 29, 2016
Some of the greatest treasures God has for us are hidden in places we’d rather not go. Will we see those treasures, or will our focus be on the darkness?
March 28, 2016
Coming to God with the same old failure can be discouraging. A fresh approach could increase your faith in His power to overcome!
March 27, 2016
So, why does Jesus leave you here after your conversion? The only reason you are not in heaven, if you are a Christian believer, is that He has work for you to do. Are you doing it?
March 26, 2016
The thief thought Christ's kingdom would come sometime in the distant future. That's why he says, "Remember me." But Jesus is saying to him, "You don't need to worry about me remembering you. Before this day is done we're going to be there — you and me!"
March 25, 2016
Salvation depends, not on your works for Christ, but on Christ's work for you. His work is finished. It's perfect and complete. And you can rest your life, death and eternity on Him with complete confidence.
March 24, 2016
One of the sinners has a change of heart, and right there on the cross, Jesus saves him. Jesus chooses some surprising friends, doesn't He?
March 23, 2016
It's an extraordinary story—a man who's destined for hell, is given full access to the joys and privileges of paradise. This man is an example of what Christ is able to do for you.
March 22, 2016
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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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