Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Hell on the Cross

January 7, 2014

The Apostles' Creed says that Jesus was crucified and descended into hell. What exactly does that mean? What happened to Him there?

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Being isolated from other believers is a dangerous thing. Let's watch out for those who may be struggling or wandering from the faith. 
January 6, 2014
Arrogance evokes God's discipline, but humility attracts more grace. Come to the cross with empty hands held out to receive His mercy. 
January 5, 2014
Are you holding onto sin? If we do not confess, God may "press the mute button" on our prayers.
January 4, 2014
Jesus faced temptation, pain, and betrayal. Are you ready to follow Him? Let His experiences set your expectations for the Christian life.
January 3, 2014
In Christ we are clean and free, but sometimes it's easier to focus on our sins and struggles. Be who you are in Jesus!
January 2, 2014
If you're struggling with sinful habits, asking the right question will free you: not what will deliver me, but who. 
January 1, 2014
If we want God to put our lives back together, we must give up our own agendas. We must come to the cross and give the broken pieces to Him.
December 31, 2013
If God only justified the righteous, there would be no hope for us. The good news is that God justifies sinners. His mercy covers even our deepest regrets.
December 30, 2013
Do you wonder if you'll ever amount to anything? Jesus said his glory will be revealed in us, and one day we'll be like Him!
December 29, 2013
Do you feel powerless in the face of sin? Remember that in Christ you have moved to a new place where sin no longer reigns over you. 
December 28, 2013
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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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