Open the Bible Minute

Colin Smith

Behind the Cross

August 11, 2013

God’s love is far more personal than you may think. Did you know He gave you to His Son as a gift?

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We can see something of Christ’s glory in this life, but it will never be more than a poor reflection in a mirror. One day we will see him in His full glory and honor.
August 10, 2013
All that God promises is ours in Christ. Without Him, we have nothing of lasting value. 
August 9, 2013
If there was a moment for God’s judgment to fall it was certainly when our sins crucified Jesus. Yet Christ Himself cried out to shield us.
August 8, 2013
If we trust our own intuition to tell us what is right and wrong, we’ll go on sinning without even knowing it. We need God to tell us what sin is! 
August 7, 2013
Are you living in such a way that at the end of your life you’ll know God well enough to entrust your spirit to Him?
August 6, 2013
Do you ever think about the thief on the cross next to Jesus? His life slipping away, about to pay for his crimes, yet then come those amazing words of hope from Jesus!
August 5, 2013
These days we’re encouraged to keep an “open mind” about spiritual matters, and consider all the possible angles. But knowing God is really a very simple thing. 
August 4, 2013
Even before we recognize our own sin and feel the need to call out to God for forgiveness, He is way ahead of us. 
August 3, 2013
Do you have a hard time believing God loves you? Take a good look at what He has done for you, and you’ll see it clearly.
August 2, 2013
Most of the time, death comes quietly. But Jesus spoke His last words in a loud voice. He was not going into death in defeat!
August 1, 2013
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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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