Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

The Long Night of His Suffering

April 16, 2014

“It is finished.” Do you long to say that about your own suffering? Bring your cares to the One who has triumphed and offers hope for all.


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Wars. Cancer. Failed marriages. It hardly seems that the world is under Jesus’ control. Yet in the midst of this, He is bringing us to glory!
April 15, 2014
God knew you and I could never live the perfect life needed to enter heaven, so Christ lived it for us. There’s nothing more for us to do but believe.
April 14, 2014
Satan knows he has lost the battle against the Redeemer, despite his last-ditch efforts to defeat Him.
April 13, 2014
It’s hard to believe people would forget about a bank account or not know they’re the heirs to an estate, but it happens. Is there something of indescribable value with your name on it?
April 12, 2014
If He wanted to, Jesus could whisk us right into heaven the day we turn to Him. There’s a very important reason He doesn’t do that.
April 11, 2014
Contrary to the latest joke about St. Peter at the pearly gates, you won’t find the doors of heaven closed when you arrive!
April 10, 2014
Do you despair of ever prevailing over the Enemy? Do you feel cursed and doomed to failure? No curse can stand against you in Christ!
April 9, 2014
When Jesus cried “It is finished” from the cross, it hardly looked like Satan’s power was broken. It was a cry of anticipation of all that would come from His decisive victory.
April 8, 2014
There’s a lot of talk about hell these days and whether it’s a real place. Is it real? What is it like?
April 7, 2014
What's the "soil" of your life like?  Hard?  Crusty?  Or is it soft and receptive?  Get ready to receive the seed of God's Word in your life today.  
April 6, 2014
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Set your mind on things above with our Heaven bundle, which includes: a copy of Randy Alcorn’s excellent book: Heaven, a copy of Pastor Colin’s book: Heaven, How I Got Here, and five copies of Pastor Colin’s booklet: How You Can Be Sure about Heaven. Heaven will help you find the strength, courage, and comfort to endure the difficulties of life that confront you today. The short book, Heaven, How I Got Here tells the story of the thief on the cross, and shows what Jesus can do for us. How You Can Be Sure about Heaven, also based on the story of the thief, is perfect as a giveaway to someone who needs clarity on how to get to heaven.

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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